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​Made in ​the Image of God

"LORD, you are our father; we are the clay and you our potter: we are all the work of your hand."
~ Isaiah 64:7

Photo by Quino Al on Unsplash

Life and Dignity of the Human Person

​The Catholic Social Teaching principle of Life and Dignity of the Human Person is rooted in our belief that every person is created in God’s image. This is the first of the themes, as all Catholic Social Teaching is based on, and inseparable from, our understanding of human life and human dignity. Every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family. Every person, from the moment of conception to natural death, has inherent dignity and a right to life consistent with that dignity. Human dignity comes from God, not from any human quality or accomplishment.

The Church’s efforts to protect and defend all human life at every stage and in every condition are inseparable from its belief in the dignity of the human person. 

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​Resources

Combatting Racism (USCCB)
  • Open Wide Our Hearts (USCCB) / Bulletin Insert​​
  • Pope Francis and U.S. Bishops Respond to George Floyd's Killing (video) (Catholic Mobilizing Network)​​
  • Educational Resources (USCCB)
  • Parish Resources (USCCB)
  • Engaging in a "racial examination of conscience" (USCCB Dept of Justice, Peace & Human Development)
  • The assumptions of white privilege and what we can do about it (National Catholic Reporter)​
  • Prayer to Address the Sin of Racism /en Español (USCCB)
  • Stations of the Cross:  Overcoming Racism (USCCB)
  • Prayers of the Faithful Against Racism (USCCB)​

Podcasts

  • A Podcast: ‘A Real Wake-Up Call’: Father Bryan Massingale on Racism and the Way Forward (Busted Halo) 
  • A Podcast: How White Parents Can Talk To Their Kids About Race​
  • A Podcast (and article) about Viewing Ourselves as One Family (Busted Halo and Fr. Dave Dwyer)
  • A  Podcast: A Response to Racism (Commonweal Magazine with Fr. Bryan Massingale)

Actions 

  • Advocate for public policies that respect human life from conception through natural death.
  • Stop conversations that are prejudicial (re: differences, diversity, racial, ethnic, and religious.)
  • As a family, cook a meal or bake for a loca homeless shelter or a friend in need; or serve a meal at a soup kitchen together.
  • Model and teach your children respect for the elderly, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and physically disabled.

Talking to Children about Racism 

​Parents, teach children how special they really are!

God made every single one of us. This makes us incredibly special. It doesn’t matter who we are, who our friends are, what we own, or what we look like. What matters is that we are special because we are God’s creations. This means, also, that we must treat others with great respect and fairness because God made them too. (www.anneneuberger.com)

Speak to your child about bullying, tolerance, and befriending those with special needs. Don’t forget, the best tool you have is yourself! The greatest way to teach your child about respecting the life and human dignity of every person is to model it for them! Use these tools as great conversation starters! ​​
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Children's Books
The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor East
Chicken Sunday by Patricia Polacco
You Are Special by Max Lucado
Baseball Saved Us by Ken Mochizuki
Wonder by R.J. Palacio

​20 Picture Books for 2020: Readings to Embrace Race, Provide Solace & Do Good
​Movies
Horton Hears A Who (G)
Remember the Titans (PG) 
Happy Feet (PG)

Websites
  • Teaching Kids to Embrace Their Special Needs Peers
  • Focus on the Family Bully Series
  • USCCB Human Life & Dignity​​

Teaching CST: Life and Dignity

More Resources:
  • 5 Saints Who Lived the Gospel of Life (TeachingCatholicKids.com/OSV)
  • The Way of Human Dignity (Loyola Press) This article calls us to consider who we are in relation to God and others.
  • How to Teach Children about Cultural Awareness and Diversity (PBS) Tips to help children understand and respect similarities and differences, while helping them appreciate that they are wonderfully unique!
  • Pro-Life Activities (USCCB)
  • Pro-Life Prayers (USCCB)
  • Respect Life Month Teaching Resources (Engaging Faith/Ave Maria Press)
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