A Matter of Conscience
A Matter of Conscience
This video is about forming our decisions from an informed conscience, a timeless issue but an important skill in today's society. The 30-minute presentation features Dominican Sisters Arlene Flaherty, OP (Blauvelt), Anneliese Sinnott, OP (Adrian), and Lucy Vazquez, OP (de' Ricci), all of whom possess relevant professional expertise on forming conscience - its history in Church teaching, its formation, and its exercise in our lives.
Reflection Questions
As you view this video, we encourage you reflect upon these three questions:
- Within the complex and nuanced context of life and mission today, how can we support our individual and communal efforts to inform and exercise our conscience?
- What inhibits our "speaking to the church?" Are there other ways to exercise our call and responsibility?
- What is the truth to which we are called? How do we responsibly hold to that truth?
Educational/Professional Background of the Presenters
Sr. Arlene Flaherty, OP (Blauvelt)
- MA in Biblical Theology, Seton Hall University
- Mth in Theology, Maryknoll School of Theology
- DMin in Contextual Theology, NY Theological Seminary
Anneliese Sinnot, OP (Adrian)
- BA in Music, Siena Heights College
- MM in Music Education, DePaul University
- MA in Religious Studies, University of Detroit
- MDiv SS. Cyril & Methodius Seminary
- PhD in Systematic Theology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Lucy Vazquez, OP (De' Ricci)
- BA from Siena College
- Licentiate & Doctorate in Canon Law, Catholic University
- Past President of the Canon Law Society of America
- Recipient of the CLSA Role of Law Award
- Novice Director & Member of the Formation Team and General Council Member, Congregation of St. Catherine de' Ricci
- Diocese of Orlando: Served as Vicar for Religious, Chancellor, Director of the Marriage Tribunal, & Victim Assistance Coordinator
- Canonical Consultant for religious congregations and dioceses
