Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 3
Lesson 1: Exploring Morality with Sacred Art
Jesus is the light of the world and the way, the truth, and the life.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 3
Lesson 2: What is Morality?
Morality is the quality of our actions whereby they are right or wrong.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 3
Lesson 3: Freedom and Choice: The Human Person
There is no freedom except in service of what is good and just; because we are free to make choices, we are responsible for those choices.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 3
Lesson 6: Jesus Is the Model of Holiness
Jesus is the end of the moral law and the perfect model of holiness.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 3
Lesson 7: Jesus’ Teaching on the Ten Commandments
There is continuity of the law from the Old Testament through the New Testament until the end of time.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 3
Lesson 8: Jesus Teaches Us to Love
The cardinal virtues are prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude and the theological virtues are faith, hope, and love.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 3
Lesson 9: Jesus Gives Us the Beatitudes
The Beatitudes teach us the character of the Christian life; they are “paradoxical promises” of hope.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 3
Lesson 10: Elements of a Good Moral Decision
The three parts of a moral act are: (1) the act itself, (2) our intention, and (3) the circumstances.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 3
Lesson 11: The Process of Making a Good Moral Choice
Good moral decisions are guided by specific steps.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 3
Lesson 12: Temptation and the Reality of Sin
The three artifacts of the Fall are darkened intellect, weakened will, and inclination toward sin.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 3
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.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 3
Lesson 14: Justification, God’s Mercy, and Grace
Justification cleanses us of sin and communicates God’s righteousness to us, making us inwardly just.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 3
Lesson 15: Support for Moral Living: Personal Prayer and Openness to the Holy Spirit
Prayer is a battle, and Scripture provides guidance for how to triumph.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 3
Lesson 16: Support for Moral Living: Community, the Sacraments, and the Saints
In order to live the good life we must cultivate not only the inner life of moral virtue, but the outer life by our participation in our communities, participation in the Sacraments, and instruction by those holy ones who came before us.
