Journal 4 
Paul Merrill
Junior Morality 

1.  One paragraph summary of the key idea summarizing the major idea of the section
The main idea of this section was the study of the Cathloic Church.  Through the Catechism, we can view how we should act was Catholics.  We are very lucky to have this useful tool, whereas other religions do not have this luxury.  We looking back at a choice we have made in the past, we must use the three sources of morality- object (the action of goal) intent (the end hope or goal of the action) and circumstance (what is happening around the choice) 

2. List and explain three of the most important ideas you want to remember from this week.       A) the first thing I want to remember is the Catholic definition of Freedom. Freedom according to the Catholic Church's Catechism is "the power to act or not to act, and so to perform deliberate acts of one's own." Freedom is about the freedom to deliberately perform an act, take full responsibility for it, and accept the consequences it might have. The Catechism also says "Freedom attains perfection in its acts when directed toward God, the sovereign Good."

One important I would like to take from this section is the LISTEN model.  In every situation I face that may have a controversial outcome I need to Look at the Facts, Imagine the Possibilities, Seek outside help, Turn inward and look at myself, Expect God’s help, and Name my choice.  Using this model, there is no reason someone should not live the unexamined life.  

The Ten Building Blocks 

The Ten Building Blocks are all about teachings of the Church concerning treatment to other people. They are: 

1. Principal of Human Dignity
Everyone, regardless of who they are, deserves respect. 

2. Principal of Human Life
Human life at every stage is sacred. 

3. Principal of Association
Family is the centerpiece of society and how people achieve their fulfillment. 

4. Principal of Participation
Work is both a living and continuing in God's participation. 

5. Principal of Preferential Protection for the Poor and Vulnerable
To help the good of all mankind, the lowly must be helped up. 

6. Principal of Solidarity
We are our brothers' keepers in a world wide family. 

7. Principal of Stewardship
We show our respect to God by "managing" what God has created. 

8. Principal of Subsidiarity
Problems should be handled at the lowest level possible and not high in the hierarchy. 

9. Principal of Human Equality
People are equals and should be treated fairly because of it. 

10. Principal of the Common Good
People should work for the better of man kind. 

The last things I want to remember are the three qualities that I need to have a form a good conscience. They are: uprightness of conscience, interiority, and responsibility.  I need to use these things in order to make moral decisions in my life.  Without things like these, I probably would make immoral decisions more often than not.  

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4.	One good Question?  In cases of Just War, why can the Catholic church be in favor of war in any situation.(I thought of this question going into this section)  Well in some cases war can prevent more people from dying.  Also there is a list of reasons for going into war that the Catholic Church accepts.  

5.What should you try to do to make you a better person, a more moral person, from this study of the key moral teachings of the Catholic Church? I think I need to use the LISTEN model more often because sometimes I do thinks without thinking