Question

match the term with its best definition.
the clear and deliberate knowledge of the merit or sinfulness of an action. it is required as a condition before a person can be guilty of sin.
that which is opposed to the moral law and thus entails sin.
judgment of conscience that occurs when there is doubt about the good or evil of an act done or omitted. unless one is required to act immediately, the person is required to determine the moral rectitude of an act before acting on a \this\ (cf. ccc 1787 - 1789).
the power to act freely in the pursuit of human perfection.
prayerful self - reflection on ones words and deeds in light of the gospel to determine how one has sinned against god. this is necessary to prepare for the sacrament of penance.
options: freedom of excellence, doubtful conscience, evil, examination of conscience, full knowledge

Explanation:

Matching the Terms with Definitions:

1. "The clear and deliberate knowledge of the merit or sinfulness of an action..."

This definition emphasizes knowing the moral quality of an act, so it matches FULL KNOWLEDGE.

1. "That which is opposed to the moral law and thus entails sin."

This defines something morally wrong, so it matches EVIL.

1. "Judgment of conscience that occurs when there is doubt about the good or evil of an act..."

The key here is "doubt" in the conscience, so it matches DOUBTFUL CONSCIENCE.

1. "The power to act freely in the pursuit of human perfection."

This describes a freedom focused on excellence/human perfection, so it matches FREEDOM OF EXCELLENCE.

1. "Prayerful self - reflection on one’s words and deeds... to prepare for the Sacrament of Penance."

This is about reflecting on one's actions in a religious context, so it matches EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE.

Final Matches:

• "The clear and deliberate knowledge of the merit or sinfulness of an action. It is required as a condition before a person can be guilty of sin." - FULL KNOWLEDGE
• "That which is opposed to the moral law and thus entails sin." - EVIL
• "Judgment of conscience that occurs when there is doubt about the good or evil of an act done or omitted... (cf. CCC 1787 - 1789)." - DOUBTFUL CONSCIENCE
• "The power to act freely in the pursuit of human perfection." - FREEDOM OF EXCELLENCE
• "Prayerful self - reflection on one’s words and deeds in light of the gospel to determine how one has sinned against God. This is necessary to prepare for the Sacrament of Penance." - EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE

Answer:

Matching the Terms with Definitions:

1. "The clear and deliberate knowledge of the merit or sinfulness of an action..."

This definition emphasizes knowing the moral quality of an act, so it matches FULL KNOWLEDGE.

1. "That which is opposed to the moral law and thus entails sin."

This defines something morally wrong, so it matches EVIL.

1. "Judgment of conscience that occurs when there is doubt about the good or evil of an act..."

The key here is "doubt" in the conscience, so it matches DOUBTFUL CONSCIENCE.

1. "The power to act freely in the pursuit of human perfection."

This describes a freedom focused on excellence/human perfection, so it matches FREEDOM OF EXCELLENCE.

1. "Prayerful self - reflection on one’s words and deeds... to prepare for the Sacrament of Penance."

This is about reflecting on one's actions in a religious context, so it matches EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE.

Final Matches:

• "The clear and deliberate knowledge of the merit or sinfulness of an action. It is required as a condition before a person can be guilty of sin." - FULL KNOWLEDGE
• "That which is opposed to the moral law and thus entails sin." - EVIL
• "Judgment of conscience that occurs when there is doubt about the good or evil of an act done or omitted... (cf. CCC 1787 - 1789)." - DOUBTFUL CONSCIENCE
• "The power to act freely in the pursuit of human perfection." - FREEDOM OF EXCELLENCE
• "Prayerful self - reflection on one’s words and deeds in light of the gospel to determine how one has sinned against God. This is necessary to prepare for the Sacrament of Penance." - EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE