Unit: What it means to be human (Key Terms)

5 Principles of Humanity

Created by Jean Vanier and outline how to become human.

human

Humans were created in the form/image of God.

Jean Vanier

Is a Canadian and Catholic humanitarian who founded L'Arche.

Creation Story

It proclaims how God created all things from nothing and out of his sheer goodness.

7 Traits of Human Beings

List of characteristics of Human Beings from the C.C.C.

dignity

The quality or state of being worthy, honoured or esteemed.

vocation

a calling, or, a strong desire to take a specific course of action.

talent

a gift from God that benefits not only one's self, but also others.

community

a group of people who are unified or brought together.

humility

a modest view of one's own importance. A virtue where one willingly submits oneself to God and others for God's sake.

Encyclical

are official letters written by the Pope for the people of God.

Catechism

is a book that summarizes the official teachings of the Catholic Church.

sin

is a thought or action that damages our relationship with God, ourselves and others.

L'Arche

is an International Federation dedicated to the creation and growth of homes, programs, and support networks with people who have intellectual disabilities.

disorder

is the lack of order, chaos or fault that we can experience or create.

communion

the act of sharing with others..

freedom

the power rooted in reason and will to act deliberately on one's own responsibility.

anthropology

the science that studies the origin, development and customs of human beings.

Goodness

the state of being good. God is good and what He created is good.

The Holy Trinity

the union of three persons in one: God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit

solidarity

to be united or brought together with others.