Chapter 1 Flashcards
Adolescence def
It is a time for you to not question your faith or religion
Why were people created
You were created because god wanted you here on earth
Identify def
Is what you have become at any point in time as a result of choosing what to do with what god has given you
Gifts and givens
Are the things in life that you CAN choose or control
How should we live our lives
We should live our lives not always thinking about if only something was different
Puberty def
Is a physical event in development which results in our being capable of reproducing sexually
Adolescence def
Is a journey that takes you from childhood to adulthood
True or false: all boys and girls experience puberty in the exact same way
False everyone is different and unique
Do girls mature faster than boys
Yes
Are we more than just our bodies
Yes our personality/inside matters too
What does the book of Genesis tell us
We are made in the image and likeness of god
What are we reflections of
Gods image
Is god a pure spirit
Yes
What is a crucial task of adolescence
Is the capacity to develop healthy friendships
Why must we have a strong self identity
To relate sexually to others in a positive manner
Do children and parents have conflict during adolescence
Yes they do
Is it ok to question god
Yes
Is everyone unique
Yes
Why did we end up living here on earth
A series of random events and you were called into the works by god
Why are our emptiness or longings important
They help us to discover what truly fulfills us
Consumerism def
The cultural drive to acquire more and more that brings lasting joy
Who was st Augustine
A bishop and saint who realized our longings for happiness are satisfied by god
Consumerism def
The attitude acquiring unlimited material possessions is the key to fulfillment
Genesis def
Where we learn that humans are made in the image of god
