What is conscience?

What is conscience?

• A. A decision made by a priest
• B. A habit formed by repetition
• C. An inner sense guided by God to help us choose right from wrong
• D. A physical organ in the body

Answer: (C)

Conscience is the inner sense guided by God that helps you tell right from wrong. It grows as you pray, learn what God asks us to do, and think about your actions. When you face a choice, your conscience nudges you toward what’s loving and true, even if it’s hard. It isn’t something a priest decides for you, it isn’t just a habit formed by repetition, and it isn’t a physical body part. It’s shaped by listening to God’s truth through Scripture, Church teaching, and wise guidance, so you can choose actions that honor God, yourself, and others.

Conscience is the inner sense guided by God that helps you tell right from wrong. It grows as you pray, learn what God asks us to do, and think about your actions. When you face a choice, your conscience nudges you toward what’s loving and true, even if it’s hard. It isn’t something a priest decides for you, it isn’t just a habit formed by repetition, and it isn’t a physical body part. It’s shaped by listening to God’s truth through Scripture, Church teaching, and wise guidance, so you can choose actions that honor God, yourself, and others.