Morality is concerned with right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong. 

Ethics refers to a system of moral principles by which human actions and proposals may be judged good or bad, right or wrong. 

Conscience is a person's most inner core and sanctuary where they listen to God's voice

• What is morality?

• What is ethics?

• What are some examples of moral or ethical issues?

• What do people typically find challenging about moral and ethical issues? 

• All people desire goodness and want to be good even though this may not be understood. 

• Morality and ethics are terms (often used interchangeably) involving right and wrong. 

• People make choices based on an understanding of what is morally good and / or what is considered right and wrong (ethics). 

• Making good moral choices can be challenging for people. For example: 

  • There may be different ideas about what is good and/or right and wrong. 

  • The choice to be made may appear unclear, complex or difficult. 

  • Being responsible and choosing to do what is right and good may be difficult for a person.

• Catholic consider that when making decisions on moral matters people need to consider: 

  • The action itself 

  • The intentions 

  • The circumstances (including consequences) 

• It is not morally right to do a bad thing to gain a good result.

• For a person to act responsibly they need: 

  • personal freedom &

  • adequate knowledge.

• An informed and formed conscience is required for moral responsibility.