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.