MOM AND DAD
What are two examples of the role of the father according to our 4th Commandment studies?
-provide and protect value
-be present to their family and give of their time
-provide for social and emotional needs of children
The 4th and 5th Commandments are...
4: Honor your mother and father
5: You shall not kill
Is willful refusal of treatment a moral act?
Yes - it is okay to accept the potential natural consequences of severe illness. It is okay to not want an experimental or potentially dangerous treatment.
Fill in the blanks: Every person has the right to life starting at natural ______ all the way until natural ____.
conception; death
What are some of the categories of abuse?
Physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, psychological, undermining, control and shame tactics
What was the impact of either motherlessness or fatherlessness?
Significant social and emotional deficit to the development of a child
What does the word "honor" mean according to our 4th Commandment studies?
to fulfill an obligation to
to regard with great respect
What is euthanasia?
-act that takes away life in order to mitigate suffering
-causes unnatural death
What are some factors that don't determine human life?
Size of the baby, level of development of the fetus, environment of the baby, dependency on the mother!
What are some tangible red flags of human trafficking?
Unidentifiable bruising, strange tattoos, wads of cash at the ready, age gap relationships, mismatched outfits and/or inappropriate dress, younger person's inability to answer questions for themselves
What are three other categories of authorities that we should honor and obey?
First responders, civil servants, educators, caregivers.
When does human life begin? What does that mean about human rights?
Human life begins at conception, therefore human rights begin at conception
How is suicide against the just love of self and neighbor?
We have an obligation to love ourselves, we are temples of the Holy Spirit. We have an obligation to love others... taking our life means shirking these obligations...
What is the full definition of abortion?
The intentional termination of an innocent unborn human.
What should a teenager NOT do when it comes to an abusive situation?
A few things - they should NOT withhold knowledge of abuse from a trusted authority. They should NOT blame themselves. They should NOT fail to report it. They should NOT suffer alone or in silence.
No - some commands may be immoral. We are not obliged towards immorality.
What is the principle of the 5th Commandment SPECIFICALLY regarding END of life care?
An act that directly takes away life in order to ease suffering is considered murder...!
What is the Church's position on capital punishment?
In most cases: Not allowed. God is the author of life and death. Redemption and repentance is always possible. A reasonable person can disagree with the death penalty, this disagreement would not be considered heresy.
Is a removal of a ruptured fallopian tube with an ectopic pregnancy inside the same as abortion? Why or why not?
No - The surgery, called a salpingectomy - its intention is to save the life of the mother and the tragic effect is the loss of the baby.
Whereas abortion's intention is to directly terminate the life of the child.
What is cult of the body? It's not just obsession with plastic surgery...
Obsession with the body which could take many forms - plastic surgery, idolizing physical perfection, hatred of one's own body, fixation on exercise or weight loss/gain
Critical Thinking: Are mothers and fathers interchangeable? Why or why not?
Student could say something like, "They have separate God-given roles. They are both necessary together, and also individually necessary. Family is where we learn our value"
What principle does the vice "cult of the body" violate?
The principle of the integrity of the body!
Rather than euthanasia, what are some other solutions for those who are experiencing deep pain?
Points given dependent upon thoughtfulness of student's answer.
What were some of the reasons that women chose to get abortions? Explain elective abortion and recall two more reasons.
(according to Florida 2021 study)
Less than 2%: rape/incest or mother's life at risk
Less than 2%: The baby had a serious deformity
25%: Social pressure or financial instability
75%: Elective: Not wanted at this time due to inconvenience or just simply, unwanted.
Why is abuse a grave evil?
It violates the dignity and integrity of the body. It reduces the person down to an object of use for a malicious intention by the perpetrator. It reduces the victim's quality of life significantly. (think: the word "use" is in ab"use")