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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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