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CST/IST Indiv. Task 5

jammal001 — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:02:42 +0000

Developing an Informed Conscience Worksheet

The first place to start developing an informed conscience is with the life, teaching and deeds of Jesus Christ. We need to know what he stood for and what he taught so that we can consider this in making our own decisions.

Read the following bible passages and identify the moral virtues that Jesus is trying to convey.

Passage	Virtue
John 8:2 – 11	Forgiveness
Mark 14: 34 -36	Peacemaking
Matthew 7:1 – 5	Courage
Luke 15	Compassion
John 18:37	Truth
Matthew 5: 39 – 44	Generosity
Matthew 5: 38 – 41	Acceptance
Matthew 6 : 19 – 21	Poverty

List of Virtues

Forgiveness	Truth	Courage	Generosity
Compassion	Peacemaking	Acceptance

CST/IST Individual Task 4

jammal001 — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:54:30 +0000

1.) Give a brief description of who the Dalai Lama is? (Include resources to support) The Dalai Lama is the spiritual and temporal leader of the Tibetan people. He is a very peaceful man and goes against all violent actions and ways. In the video clip he claims he will give up his position as the Dalai Lama if the fight between China and the Tibet people continue.

2.) Evaluate how the actions of the Dalai Lama in regard to the riots in Tibet would be regarded as exemplary moral integrity. The Dalai Lama’s actions would be regarded as exemplary moral integrity because they are courageous and brave.

Journal Entry#15 CST/IST02

jammal001 — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:51:47 +0000

What is an Informed Conscience?

Read the following scenario and answer the questions:

Roger Smith, a quite competent swimmer, is out for a leisurely stroll. During the course of his walk he passes by a deserted pier from which a teenage boy who apparently cannot swim has fallen into the water. The boy is screaming for help. Smith recognizes that there is absolutely no danger to himself if he jumps in to save the boy; he could easily succeed if he tried. Nevertheless, he chooses to ignore the boy’s cries. The water is cold and he is afraid of catching a cold — he doesn’t want to get his good clothes wet either. “Why should I inconvenience myself for this kid,” Smith says to himself, and passes on.

1.) There are always TWO sides to a conscience. What would Roger’s conscience be telling him?

In order to make a decision doctor’s access a wide range of medical knowledge and patient history in order to diagnose a problem and treatment. The same principle can be applied to making moral decisions. We must be well informed regarding all the facts of the situation, moral values, virtues and laws in order to make our final decision. Therefore, an informed catholic conscience is an educated conscience that knows in any given situation.

Roger Smith’s conscience would be telling him to either help the boy with his swimming, or not to care less about him but focus about himself and do what is right for himself not the boy.

2.) Think of an example of Jesus’ teaching and explain how his teachings can help us to make an appropriate decision?

Jesus’ main teaching is to love one another. Roger displayed no love, but if he was a holy person who alsways prayed, God would have lead him to righteousness and helped him make the correct decision in by helping the young boy.

Journal Entry#14 CST/IST02

jammal001 — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:48:51 +0000

Beatitudes

1. How blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of God is theirs.

2. Blessed are the gentle: they shall have the earth as their inheritance.

3. Blessed are those who mourn; they shall be comforted.

4. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for uprightness; they shall have their fill.

5. Blessed are the merciful; they shall have mercy shown them.

6. Blessed are the pure in heart: they shall see God.

7. Blessed are the peacemakers; they shall be recognised as children of God.

8. Blessed are those who are persecuted in the course of uprightness; the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

Beatitude Values

1. Those who are patient will get their reward in heaven.

2. Those who are kind and gentle shall have the world for themselves. Be kind and gentle to others.

3. Those who suffer on earth will be comforted in heaven.

4. Feed others in time of need, don’t leave anyone to hunger.

5. Show mercy to all.

6. Put trust.

7. Make peace and love.

8. Suffer for what is right and you will be rewarded.

Journal Entry#13 CST/IST02

jammal001 — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:47:35 +0000

1. Open up the Values of Jesus Worksheet.
2. Complete exercise 7 - Questions 1 & 2 only.

1. – Believe that God is my saviour and help in times of struggle.

- Believe that there is always faith in God

- To love one antoher as God has loved us (being that it is his ultimate will for us).

2. – Respect others

- Believe in myself

- Believe in others

- Respect myself

- Do not get jealous of anyone

- Don’t be greedy of my needs and wants

Journal Entry#12 CST/IST02

jammal001 — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:44:21 +0000

You shall have no other Gods but me. a
You shall not make for yourself any idol, nor bow down to it or worship it. b
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. c
You shall remember and keep the Sabbath day holy. d
Respect your father and mother. e
You must not kill. f
You must not commit adultery. g
You must not steal. h
You must not give false evidence against your neighbour. i
You must not be envious of your neighbour’s goods. You shall not be envious of his house nor his wife, nor anything that belongs to your neighbour. j

Journal Entry#11 CST/IST02

jammal001 — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:41:03 +0000

1 the term interactive tv mean when the user can interact with tv like on fox the red botton allows you to do many things such as playing games or showing replays in a footy match.

2 tv 2.0 mean the next level of tv

3 young people may become distracted from other things a positive it opens up new learning environments

4 apple tv was changed because it was working the way it was meant to

Journal Entry#10 CST/IST02

jammal001 — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:37:17 +0000

1.) Explain the purpose of using ‘youtube’ as a source of digital media advertising?

The purpose of using youtube as a source of digital media advertising is because it is a famous webpage and site used around the world.

2.) Discuss how collaborative media sites such as youtube, myspace and bebo have changed the current boundaries of media such as news, advertising ect.

Because they have targeted different types of age groups such as youth. This has made it a popular site because of its media and techniques.

3.) Provide a link to an advertising commercial on youtube.

Journal Entry#9 CST/IST02

jammal001 — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:36:13 +0000

1.) Define the term ‘digital media’.

The term ‘digital media’ refers to any type of information in digital format including computer-generated text, graphics and animations, as well as photographs.

2.) How has digital media evolved over the last 5-10 years? Digital media has evolved rapidly and quickly over 5 – 10 years. It has changed by new advances in those technologies and the products. An example qould be the completely complicated made radio taking a long time to create is now only on your mobile phone being portable.

3.) Discuss the reasons why digital newspapers are extremely popular? Seeing that they are interesting to follow and read as well as being more presentable.

Individual task 3Maximillian Kolbe CST/IST

jammal001 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:24:26 +0000

1.) Define the term ‘moral integrity’

Moral Integrity is a compound ethical idea. Moral Integrity today is of human act and it is done through the persons actions and ways of thinking. It is permanent through a person throughout there life.

2.) Describe why Maximillian Kolbe is regarded as a Christian of exemplary moral integrity.

Maximillian Kolbe is regardes as a Christian of exemplary moral integrity because he did not let death stand in the way of what he believed in. He had comforted his fellows in prison and stood loyal. As he had stated “live by the cross” this links to moral integrity because he was not afraid of sacrificing himself got another soul because it is good for God.

3.) Outline Maximillians ethical actions/principles that he demonstrated in Auschwitz.

Maximillians ethical actions/principles that he had demonstrated in Auschwitz were brave and courageous. As he was trying to convert the prisoners into Chrsitians (as they were non believers) he was very brave and extremely valient.

4.) Evaluate whether you think he made the right decision and provide research to support your answer. i.e. Catholic teachings.

In my own opinion I think that Maximillian Kolbe had made the right decision for sacrificing himself because Jesus states that love is the ultimate law and the fact that Maximillian Kolbe demonstrated this it has caused him to make the right decision. Also Catholic Teachings provide a reason on why he had done this because they have influenced him.