1. Being Human Jesus Christ Course Document # TX001259

2. Being Human What does it mean... to be human? to be a person? to be fully alive?

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4. Jesus shows us how to live... by his actions. by his words. Image in public domain

5. Life is good. God loves us. God wants us to be happy. Image in public domain

6. Jesus heals... physically. spiritually. Jesus heals by forgiving sin. Image in public domain

7. Jesus accepted everyone: tax collectors sinners women and children Image in public domain

8. Jesus teaches us how to be fully alive. Depend on God. Accept who we are becoming. Create an inclusive community. Care for others. Work for justice. Grow in relationship with God. Image in public domain

9. Being Human What does Jesus teach me about being human? What is my biggest challenge in being a good person? How does Jesus give me hope? What will I remember in the days ahead that will help me?

10. Jesus is Humble The Son of God humbles himself to take on human nature. At the Last Supper, Jesus displays this quality by washing the feet of the disciples. This is a model for us to follow – to serve one another.

11. Jesus and Prayer In praying numerous times throughout the Gospels, Jesus models for us a life firmly grounded in a relationship with God the Father. He also teaches the disciples to pray – The Lord’s Prayer.

12. Jesus and Poverty From birth through death, Jesus lived in material poverty. Jesus challenges us to consider our relationship with material things and our willingness to do without certain Physical comforts.

13. The Gifts of Intellect and Free Will Intellect - Paragraph 2 of the Pastoral Constitution of the Church in the Modern World describes human intellect as “sharing in the light of the divine mind.” Free Will – God gives each of a conscience in order to choose rightly. He also gives us the freedom to choose our own path in life.

14. The Call To Love and Be Loved In his life, death, and Resurrection, Jesus demonstrates to us that we have been created to love. Jesus does this through teaching, healing, performing miracles, and finally by dying on the cross for us. Jesus says: “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friend.

15. The Call to Be Stewards of Creation As stewards of creation, we are never to exploit creation or use it for our benefit only; rather, we must safeguard it in a way that acknowledges its goodness and preserves it for future generations.