Human beings have value. We are made in the image and likeness of Human Dignity God. We have immortal souls and therefore we are made to life forever. If humans do not have immortal souls, we are no different than animals. If God does not exist, humans are not different from animals. personality If God does not exit, human personhood does not exist. not just a biochemical reaction; feelings of love demonstrate existence of God. Love Why a human die to protect another? Why do we cry when a loved one dies? It is natural to grieve. Meaning Christ died and was raised. Morality, knowledge, human dignity, human personality, and love are meaningful human realities. If we are the product of accidental causes, then we cannot account for meaning in life. 11:00AM Sunday Mass, 12-?-12 Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens (for those not yet baptized). One who dies during the Catechumenate receives a Christian burial. 12-25-12 No class Merry Christmas – 1- 1-13 No class Holy Day of Obligation: Mary the Mother of God; New Years’ Day – 1-8-13 Trinity God is mystery. St. Augustine says, you understand, that isn’t God.” “If Father: Covenant with the Israelites (highlighted in Old Testament) Son: Incarnation & Death and Resurrection (highlighted in New Testament) Unlike all previous prophets, Jesus spoke and acted in the very person of God. Holy Spirit: Gift to Church/believers (guiding Church since Pentecost). The Holy Spirit kindles faith. Allows us to call God, Father.” 4:6 Gal “Abba, Symbols of the Holy Spirit: water, anointing, fire, cloud, light, dove God creates from nothing. ex nihilo, Places in scripture where we hear about Trinity: In Baptism of Jesus we hear voice of Father, see the Holy Spirit as a dove, and Jesus in water. Trinity sign of cross, communion, unity, family of love. God is love. – Beloved Shared Love – – Father Son Holy Spirit – –
Human Dignity Human beings have value. We are made in the image and likeness of God. We have immortal souls and therefore we are made to life forever. If humans do not have immortal souls, we are no different than animals. If God does not exist, humans are not different from animals. personality If God does not exit, human personhood does not exist. Love not just a biochemical reaction; feelings of love demonstrate existence of God. Why a human die to protect another? Why do we cry when a loved one dies? It is natural to grieve. Meaning Christ died and was raised. Morality, knowledge, human dignity, human personality, and love are meaningful human realities. If we are the product of accidental causes, then we cannot account for meaning in life. 11:00AM Sunday Mass, 12-?-12 Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens (for those not yet baptized). One who dies during the Catechumenate receives a Christian burial. 12-25-12 No class – Merry Christmas 1- 1-13 No class – Holy Day of Obligation: Mary the Mother of God; New Years’ Day 1-8-13 Trinity God is mystery. St. Augustine says, “If you understand, that isn’t God.” Father: Covenant with the Israelites (highlighted in Old Testament) Son: Incarnation & Death and Resurrection (highlighted in New Testament) Unlike all previous prophets, Jesus spoke and acted in the very person of God. Holy Spirit: Gift to Church/believers (guiding Church since Pentecost). The Holy Spirit kindles faith. Allows us to call God, “Abba, Father.” Gal 4:6 Symbols of the Holy Spirit: water, anointing, fire, cloud, light, dove God creates ex nihilo, from nothing. Places in scripture where we hear about Trinity: In Baptism of Jesus we hear voice of Father, see the Holy Spirit as a dove, and Jesus in water. Trinity – sign of cross, communion, unity, family of love. God is love. – Beloved – Shared Love Father – Son – Holy Spirit
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