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Question 1

We should learn to respect the uniqueness of others, for we know deep down that we are all human person worthy of respect.

Answer 1

We are Unique, though fundamentally equal

Question 2

Our bodies are an essential part of our being human, not merely an “instrument” we “use” according to our whims.

Answer 2

We are Embodied Spirits

Question 3

Persons are conscious beings, aware of themselves in their outgoing acts.

Answer 3

We are Conscious Beings

Question 4

God the Son further dignified the body through His Incarnation “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (Jn 1:14).

Answer 4

We are Embodied Spirits

Question 5

Thus we “image” in our small way the Creator’s infinite knowing and loving.

Answer 5

We are Conscious Beings

Question 6

Growing in love is the mark of our growing in the likeness of Jesus Christ.

Answer 6

We are Historical Beings

Question 7

Despite physical differences as well as differing intellectual and moral powers, we instinctively realize that as persons, in some basic way, we are all equal.

Answer 7

We are Unique, though fundamentally equal

Question 8

Only by freely choosing to be of loving service to others can we grow to become our fullest selves.

Answer 8

We are Historical Beings

Question 9

We become more fully human when we are able to overcome our self-centered tendencies in order to love others.

Answer 9

We are Relational Beings

Question 10

We mature in discernible stages not only in physical terms but also in the way we relate with others, in our awareness of ourselves and of our free acts, and in our understanding of and respect for the dignity of others.

Answer 10

We are Historical Beings

Question 11

We become more fully human when we are able to overcome our self-centered tendencies in order to love others.

Answer 11

We are Relational Beings

Question 12

We become our fullest selves gradually through time.
Our past experiences and choices gradually formed the kind of person we are now.

Answer 12

We are Historical Beings

Question 13

We are Social beings or persons-in-community, always by, with, and for others.

Answer 13

We are Relational Beings

Question 14

Our relationship with God and our relationship with our families, friends, and community are and must always be inseparably bound together.

Answer 14

We are Relational Beings

Question 15

This is the basis for our moral life.

Answer 15

We are Conscious Beings

Question 16

Contrary to those who look down on the body, and make it the source of all evil, Christian Faith regards the body as “good and honorable since God has created it and will raise it up on the last day” (GS 14).

Answer 16

We are Embodied Spirits

Question 17

Our Christian faith illuminates our understanding of our fundamental human dignity.

Answer 17

We are Unique, though fundamentally equal

Question 18

Our relational nature touches every stage and aspect of our lives.

Answer 18

We are Relational Beings

Question 19

This stresses the unity between our “body and soul.”

Answer 19

We are Embodied Spirits

Question 20

We possess this self- awareness through our knowing and free willing.

Answer 20

We are Conscious Beings

Question 21

Because we are pilgrims on the road to becoming our true selves, we realize that growing up involves all our daily actions-our relationships with family and friends, our work in school, our preparation for a job or a particular career.

Answer 21

We are Historical Beings

Question 22

We are historical beings who are constantly growing in many different aspects.

Answer 22

We are Historical Beings

Question 23

We can only become our fullest selves through our relationships.

Answer 23

We are Relational Beings

Question 24

We realize through such experiences that despite our many differences, human persons are still basically the same at the core and that this fundamental equality demands a basic respect for one another

Answer 24

We are Unique, though fundamentally equal