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Lesson 16

Four Kinds of Desire and Happiness

We should seek enduring and transcendental happiness rather than shallow and fleeting happiness.

Catechism Connections

Lesson Topics
Happiness Material Goods Transcendental Goods
Essential Lessons
Lesson Vocabulary

  • Happiness
    :
    The fulfillment or attainment of a good we seek.
  • Self-consciousness
    :
    Being aware of oneself as meaningfully distinct from the world, and as being the same person throughout time.
  • Ego
    :
    Psychological term coined by Sigmund Freud that refers generally to a person’s inner self.
  • Empathy
    :
    The act of understanding and sharing in the feelings of others, particularly their sadness and suffering.
  • Conscience
    :
    The gift God gave human beings to be able to use reason in order to judge right from wrong. Our conscience is God’s voice in our hearts.
  • Silver Rule
    :
    Do not do unto others what you do not want done to you.

    • Plan

    Chapter 16 PowerPoint
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    Teach

    Four Levels of Happiness Introduction
    Four Levels of Happiness: Making a difference
    Four Levels of Happiness: The Comparison Game
    Chapter 16 Video Introduction from Fr. Spitzer
    Chapter 16 Instructional Video

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