Pope Saint John Paul II taught that “The body, in fact, and only the body, is capable of making visible what is invisible: the spiritual and divine. It has been created to transfer into the visible reality of the world the mystery hidden from eternity in God, and thus to be a sign of it.”
Jesus shows us the greatest expression of love: giving oneself completely to another, body and soul, and He calls us to love as He loves.
Human beings image God not only as individual persons, but most perfectly as male and female in a common union (communion) of love.
The three artifacts of the Fall are darkened intellect, weakened will, and inclination toward sin.
Every human being possesses intrinsic dignity because he or she is made in God’s image and likeness.
Truth is knowable, and the search for it is worthwhile.
The story of creation in Genesis is not meant to be science, but rather it communicates important truths about God and humanity.
God made Adam and Eve in His image and likeness to live out the roles of priest, prophet, king, son or daughter of God, and spouse.
God communicates invisible, spiritual realities to us through visible, material signs and symbols in creation.
We respond to Gods goodness, and to the good things He has given us, with thanksgiving and with the pursuit of holiness.
We are all made in God’s image and likeness.
Made in God’s image and likeness, the human soul has been gifted with intellect, free will, and the ability to love.
The first three commandments show us how to be faithful to God and honor Him.
If we love God, we will take care of His creation.
The Blessed Trinity is Three Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in One God.
