The Gift Of

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The Gift Of
Being Human
Chapter 1
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Being Human

• What does it mean to be human?
• The Eight Ingredients
• Augustine
• Human Dignity
• The Spiritual Nature of Human Beings
• The Social Nature of Human Beings

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Self-Esteem Self-Acceptance

• Believe deep down not worth much
• Scared of making any mistakes
• Constantly wish for an ideal body
• Unable to accept compliments
• Preoccupied with how appear to others
• Brag act superior or put self down act
  inferior
• Dominate others or are a doormat
• Engage in self-destructive behavior
• Defensive to criticism or devastated by it

• Believe deep down worth a lot
• Make mistakes learn from them
• Accept body even if not perfect
• Accept compliments
• Relate to others spontaneously
• Happy with self without feeling superior to
  others
• Treat others and self with respect
• Take care of self physically and emotionally
• Consider criticism a potential means for growth

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Humans Wounded by Sin

• Original Sin
• Concupiscence

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A Savior

• The Paschal Mystery

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The Spiritual Nature of Humans

• Asking the Ultimate Questions
• Intellect
• Free Will
• Love
• Responsible
• Capacity to Grow

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The Social Nature of Humans

• Concept of Subsidiarity
• Solidarity
• Responsibility
• Common Good

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Works of Mercy

• Compassion to suffer with
• The ability to be conscious of the suffering of
  others
• To be moved by their distress
• To desire to alleviate their suffering

Works of Mercy Charitable actions by which we
come to the aid of our neighbor in their
spiritual and bodily necessities

• Corporal Works of Mercy
• Feed the hungry
• Shelter the homeless
• Clothe the naked
• Visit the sick and imprisoned
• Bury the dead

• Spiritual Works of Mercy
• Instruct
• Advise
• Console
• Comfort
• Forgive
• Bear wrongs patiently
• Pray for the living and the dead