Ability to identify morally relevant information in a situation

As a distinctly practical discipline, Ethics and Moral Theology brings the faith of an individual to bear on concrete action in the world. Decision-making when faced with a particular situation is one aspect of Ethical and Moral Theology. Discernment is one of the most important elements in moral theological reflection. The process of discernment begins with the ability of the individual to identify the morally relevant information in a particular situation. In the field of ethics, these situations are called cases. During the ordination examination, examinees will be presented with case studies and asked for their ethical reflection on the case presented. The ability to distinguish morally relevant information within that case will be one element of the written reflection for which the Examining Chaplains will be looking.