Lesson 13

Structure of Sin and Social Sin

Sin is “an utterance, a deed, or a desire contrary to the eternal law” that offends God.

Catechism Connections

Lesson Topics
Beatitudes Conscience & Virtue Grace Great Commandmentl Dignity of Life Ten Commandments Virtue
Essential Lessons

Day 1 & 2 & 3

Lesson Vocabulary

  • Mortal sin
    :
    Serious sin that we choose to commit even though we know it is wrong. Mortal sin separates us from God and completely rejects His love for us.
  • Venial sin
    :
    Less serious sin that hurts our relationship with God, but does not destroy it.
  • Personal sin
    :
    The sin of an individual person for which he is responsible. All sin, including social sin, begins as the sins of individual persons.
  • Social sin
    :
    The effect of sin over time, which can affect society and its institutions to create structures of sin. Examples of social sin include society’s oppression of the poor, a government that legalizes abortion, or businesses that cheat their employees of just wages, and so forth.
  • Capital sins
    :
    Certain sins that should be especially guarded against because they are likely to lead to other sin. They are: pride, greed, envy, anger, lust, gluttony, and sloth. Also known as the seven deadly sins.

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