INTRODUCTION

A. An overview of Conscience
Conscience represents both the more general ability we have as human
beings to know what is good and right and the concrete judgments we
make in particular situations concerning what we should do or about what
we have already done. Thus, conscience, especially for Christians, is that
the inner sanctuary in which we listen to the voice of God. A good
conscience requires lifelong formation. Each follower of Christ is obliged to
form his or her conscience according to objective moral standards. The
word of God is the principal tool in the formation of conscience when its
assimilated with study, prayer, and practice. We have also the great
responsibility to see that it is formed in a way that reflects the true moral
good.

B. The meaning of conscience
B.1 Etymological meaning (together) and scientia (to know). Therefore its
translated as to know together.
B.2 Definitions according to experts
B.2.1 Babor
b.2.2 Gualdo
b.2.3 Peshke

b.3 Different points of view of conscience
b.3.1 As an act of the intellect
b.3.2 As a practical moral judgment
b.3.3 As the inner little voice of God
b.3.4 As the proximate norm of morality
b.3.5 As the dialogue between man and God






Body
A. Kinds of Conscience
A.1 Correct or True Conscience.
A.2 Erroneous or False Conscience.
A.3 Invincibly erroneous conscience.
A.4 Perplexed conscience.
A.5 Pharisaical conscience.
A.6 Certain Conscience.
A.7 Doubtful Conscience.
A.8 Scrupulous Conscience.
A.9 Lax Conscience.
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B. Ways in developing conscience
b.1. Moral sensitivity - The development of empathy or identifying
with another's experience and understanding the effects of various
possible actions on others.
b2. Moral judgment - The act of choosing which action is the most
moral based on one's values.
b3. Moral motivation - The act of consciously deciding to behave in
the moral way, as opposed to other options (for example resisting peer
pressure to do something one believes is wrong simply because others
are doing it).
b4. Implementation - The ability to carry out the chosen moral
action.
C. Principles that governs conscience
D. Checkpoints on conscience formation
E. Conscience and the Holy Spirit
F. Freedom of Conscience
G. Conscience in confrontation with civil authority
H. Conscience and church Authority

Conclusion
In conclusion, a well-formed conscience is upright and truthful. It formulates its
judgments according to reason, in conformity with the true good willed by the
wisdom of the Creator. Everyone must avail himself of the means to form his
conscience.