Spirit of Truth, Classic Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 1
Lesson 4: Society
Society is a group of persons bound together organically by a principle of unity that goes beyond each one of them.
Society is a group of persons bound together organically by a principle of unity that goes beyond each one of them.
In a Sacrament, God uses something physical and from this world to do something supernatural from Heaven.
Relationships founded on justice, love, and mutual respect build up the Church and the Kingdom of God.
Grace is the free, undeserved help that God gives us to respond to His call to become His adopted sons and daughters, and sharers in His divine and eternal life.
The family is a communion of persons, a sign and image of the Holy Trinity.
By participating in our family and parish communities, we both give and receive support for living the Christian life.
Bearing wrongs patiently is a spiritual work of mercy.
Friendship is necessary for us as persons.
The saints give numerous examples of just how rich and varied the call to holiness looks among the members of the Church.
Jesus extends His offer of salvation to all of humanity.
The works of mercy give us a framework to build a better society and treat everyone as we would treat Christ Himself.
Vocations, or calls to various states of life, are not something received only by a select few. Rather, God calls each and every one of us to be holy.
Grace is a free and unmerited gift.
The Church is like a family: God is our Father, the Church is our mother, and Christ is our brother.
The recipients of the Sacraments at the Service of Communion, Holy Orders and Holy Matrimony, are given the grace by Jesus to serve others and help lead them to Salvation in order to build up the People of God.