Spirit of Truth, Classic Edition > Grade 7 > Unit 1
Lesson 2: The Human Person, Made in the Image and Likeness of God
Every human being possesses intrinsic dignity because he or she is made in God’s image and likeness.
Every human being possesses intrinsic dignity because he or she is made in God’s image and likeness.
We have a solemn obligation to form our consciences.
God speaks to us in our consciences, helping us make good choices.
Every Christian is called to holiness. We have real examples of holiness in the saints.
The three parts of a moral act are: (1) the act itself, (2) our intention, and (3) the circumstances.
We need to learn and practice how to make good moral choices.
The human body, made male or female, serves an important purpose in the plan of God.
Good moral decisions are guided by specific steps.
When we love unselfishly, we live as the Lord lives.
Our intellect, will, and emotions can work together to help us make good decisions and to inform and follow our conscience.
The three artifacts of the Fall are darkened intellect, weakened will, and inclination toward sin.
Learning to know and choose the good is a habit we can develop.
The family is formative to social development.
Sin is “an utterance, a deed, or a desire contrary to the eternal law” that offends God.
Our feelings are not always accurate signs of whether a choice is right or wrong.