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Lesson 1

The Desire of Our Hearts

Every human being longs for true joy and fulfillment which can only be satisfied by God.

Catechism Connections

Lesson Topics
Creature and Creator
Essential Lessons

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Lesson Vocabulary

  • Rational Soul
    :
    (n.): The philosophical name for the human soul, referring to the human powers of intellect or reason, and free will.
  • Intellect
    :
    (n.): One of the rational faculties of the human soul; a person’s ability to use reason in pursuit of truth.
  • Free Will
    :
    (n.): One of the faculties of the human soul; a person’s ability to choose and act based upon knowledge and understanding
  • Summa Theologica
    :
    (n.): The masterwork of St. Thomas Aquinas, a systematic study of everything pertaining to the Catholic Faith and doctrine that draws from the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, St. Augustine of Hippo, and others. It was written between 1265–1273 and is considered to be the pinnacle of scholastic Christian philosophy and theology.
  • Fiat
    :
    (n.): Mary’s “yes,” or consent to God’s will for her at the Annunciation and all throughout her life. Latin for “let it be done.”

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