Ultimately, it contributes to the sanctification of the faithful and the building up of the Mystical Body of Christ. It is grounded in Sacred Scripture and transmitted through Sacred Tradition, forming part of the coherent unity of Christian teaching. In catechetical instruction, tradition in moral theology serves not merely as an abstract principle but as a lived reality shaping sacramental life, moral formation, and prayer. Tradition in Moral Theology designates a defined doctrinal reality within the Catholic faith that arises from divine revelation and is authoritatively interpreted by the Church’s Magisterium. The Church consistently teaches that this doctrine must be interpreted within the harmony of faith and reason, avoiding reductionism or distortion.
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