Chapter 1 Theology of the Body

Question 1

Human Body

Answer 1

God created us with both body and soul. We are the only creatures God made in his image and likeness, made to love and be loved. All other earthly creatures were made for our benefit. Every human person is unique and unrepeatable. This fact flows from being created in God’s image and likeness, which is uniquely true about humans.

Question 2

Incarnation

Answer 2

Reality that Jesus became man. God the son became man so He could die and rise, saving humanity from destruction caused by sin so that we can really become sons and daughters of God, possessing divine life.

Question 3

Saint

Answer 3

Someone who has lived a holy life, practiced virtue to a heroic degree