Catholic Understanding of Human Dignity
Define human dignity.
The state of being worthy of honour and respect.
What does imago dei mean?
In the Bible, it says that we are created in the image and likeness of God.
Describe Natural Law?
- Universal moral principles or human rights that everyone follows even if they are told no to
Is this a right or responsibility; doing your homework and trying your best at school
Responsibility
What is the 'Golden Rule'?
Treat others the way you want to be treated
How do humans reflect the image of God?
- In the ability to be creative
- To love
- To make free rational decisions
Our society is under attack from what TWO acts?
- Abortion
- Euthanasia
Who do human rights apply to?
Everyone
What is the difference between rights and responsibilities?
Rights are your freedoms, and responsibilities are how you use those freedoms in a fair and respectful way.
Define morality.
Morality is the set of rules or principles that tell us what’s right and wrong. These can come from society, religion, family, or personal beliefs.
Which Bible passage is the source of Church teaching on dignity?
Genesis 1:26-27
What was the message behind the passage from Leviticus 19:34 about?
We must treat everyone with love, equality and respect regardless of their background or nationality.
What happened in 1915?
Mahatma Ghandi in 1915 insisted all people on earth have human rights not just in Europe.
True or False: You have the responsibility to treat others respectfully, even when disagreeing.
True
True or false. Are morality and conscience the same?
False
What does the Catechism say about every human person?
Human beings reflect God
Finish off the sentence. "Human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation...
of a moral vision for society."
Why was Napolean a threat to human rights?
True or false: You have the right to do whatever you want, as long as it makes you happy.
False. Rights come with boundaries.
Define affirm.
To say something is true or to show support for it.
List one fo the five ways that Catholics can respect human dignity that were shown in the video.
- Consider other people's needs
- Pray for others
- Uphold their rights
- Act in solidarity
- Care for the Earth
Finish off the passage: "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God, he created them;...
male and female he created them."
Name me one issue that was raised in the video.
- 16000 children dying from starvation everyday
- People are imprisoned for using freedom of speech
- 1 billion adults cannot read
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
The international document outlines the basic human rights everyone is entitled to.
Is Miss Khousho the best teacher?
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