Quote of the Day Being unwanted unloved uncared

Quote of the Day “Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat. ” Mother Teresa 1 n Think of a time where you felt alone, uncared for. How did it make you feel? What would have made you feel better? n What can YOU do at school today to make a difference to one person? Explain. 1. a What Does it Mean to be Human? Created by M. Cuglietta, 2007

What Does It Mean to Be Human? Chapter 1 a- Identifying Human Characteristics 2 1. a What Does it Mean to be Human? Created by M. Cuglietta, 2007

Why is this important? 3 n Perspective (helps answer the foundational life questions) n Affects how we relate to others (personally and as a society) 1. a What Does it Mean to be Human? Created by M. Cuglietta, 2007

By the end of the presentation you will be able to…. 1. 2. 3. 4 To explain to Pinocchio what it would take to make him “A Real Boy” Answer at least four exam questions To write a letter to the editor on a Religion vs. Evolution debate 1. a What Does it Mean to be Human? Created by M. Cuglietta, 2007

What do you think? n In groups of 3 n n n 5 You are an alien with a mission You need to draw up a character profile of a human being to help aliens understand what it means to be human Which sources of information would you use to gather data and to make judgments? How would you verify your findings? What would you report to your fellow aliens back on the mother ship? 1. a What Does it Mean to be Human? Created by M. Cuglietta, 2007

Let Us Analyze Our Findings n (Individually) On the bottom of the page please finish the following statement (2 mins. ) A human is…. . n 6 We are going to develop a Master List of our findings 1. a What Does it Mean to be Human? Created by M. Cuglietta, 2007

Where Do We Turn ? n Where do we turn to become informed about the basic traits of human beings? Science (Anthropology) n Media n Our experiences/ other ppl. n Philosophy n 7 1. a What Does it Mean to be Human? Created by M. Cuglietta, 2007

What is Anthropology? n n The science that studies the origin, development and customs of human beings. Asks such questions as: n n n 8 How is a human different than other living creatures? Where did we come from? How do we humans get along with other human beings? 1. a What Does it Mean to be Human? Created by M. Cuglietta, 2007

As Catholics we turn to. . n Our Faith= God!! n n 9 Scripture Catechism of the Catholic Church 1. a What Does it Mean to be Human? Created by M. Cuglietta, 2007

7 Human Characteristics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 10 Created in the image & likeness of God Called to happiness and holiness We are rational and free We are moral beings We have passions/feelings We possess a conscience We are able to sin 1. a What Does it Mean to be Human? Created by M. Cuglietta, 2007

1. Created in the image & likeness of God n n 11 What does this mean? Out of all creatures only humans can know and love God Only humans are called to have a relationship with God We crave this relationship ~ seed 1. a What Does it Mean to be Human? Created by M. Cuglietta, 2007

2. Called to happiness and holiness n n n 12 What does this mean? The desire for happiness comes from God which draws all people to the One He alone can fulfill this desire and provide us the answers 1. a What Does it Mean to be Human? Created by M. Cuglietta, 2007

3. We are rational and free n n n We are able to understand the world around us (that has been created by God) By free will, we can direct ourselves to our true good Freedom: n n n 13 Allows you to shape your own life Makes us responsible for our actions More good we do the freer we become 1. a What Does it Mean to be Human? Created by M. Cuglietta, 2007

4. We are moral beings n n n We can act with intent; animals act out of instinct We can intend to act morally For an act to be morally good: n n n 14 We have to choose to do what is good Our reason for doing it must be good Circumstances of the act must be good 1. a What Does it Mean to be Human? Created by M. Cuglietta, 2007

5. We have passions/feelings n Feelings are a gift from God: n n n 15 Example: feeling of being in love Our highest passion is the passion of love because we are attracted to what is good Love is the first step that you take towards the good 1. a What Does it Mean to be Human? Created by M. Cuglietta, 2007

7. Humans are able to sin We can choose good or evil God has called and left a message…but its up to us to call him back When we fail to love God and others we sin Happens when we are to attached to THINGS Ex. ) $$$, our own beauty, our positions, others? 1. a What Does it Mean to be Human? Created by M. Cuglietta, 2007 16

Baby Eliott How does learning about these characteristics make a difference in our world? http: //youtu. be/th 6 Njr-qkq 0 1. a What Does it Mean to be Human? Created by M. Cuglietta, 2007 17