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HUMAN
DIGNITY
The
concept of human dignity is the pillar upon which all social justice
efforts are based. The human person, fashioned in God's image,
has inherent rights and responsibilities, which demand recognition.
Respect for all human life, the ability to make free decisions
and quality of life, are important elements of human dignity.
Humans have dignity because their end or purpose, the knowledge
and love of God, stands on its own and is not just a means to
something else. This distinguishes us from all other animals:
we are able to know God, and respond to God, and that is the point
of the whole created universe. Made in the image and likeness
of God, all persons are sacred,. People do not lose this dignity
because of gender, disability, poverty, age, misadventure and
misfortune.
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Related
Concepts:
LOVE
OF NEIGHBOUR
RESPECT FOR LIFE
QUALITY OF LIFE
HUMAN RIGHTS AND DUTIES
EQUALITY AND EQUITY
DIVERSITY
SOLIDARITY
PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR THE POOR
EDUCATION
ANTI-RACISM
ANTI-SEXISM
UNDERSTANDING
COOPERATION
SERVICE
WORK
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| Corresponding
Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations: |
| CGE1d |
Develops
attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and
acts to promote social responsibility, human solidarity and
the common good; |
| CGE1e |
Speaks
the language of life... "recognizing that life is an
unearned gift and that a person entrusted with life does not
own it but that one is called to protect and cherish it."
(Witnesses to Faith) |
| CGE1h |
Respects
the faith traditions, world religions and the life-journeys
of all people of good will. |
| CGE2c |
Presents
information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity
to others. |
| CGE2e |
Uses
and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical
analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems
to enhance the quality of life. |
| CGE5e |
Respects
the rights, responsibilities and contributions of self and
others. |
| CGE5f |
Exercises
Christian leadership in the achievement of individual and
group goals |
| CGE6a |
Relates
to family members in a loving, compassionate and respectful
manner. |
| CGE7d |
Promotes
the sacredness of life. |
| CGE7e
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Witnesses
Catholic social teaching by promoting equality, democracy,
and solidarity for a just peaceful and compassionate society. |
| CGE7f |
Respects
and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the world's
peoples and cultures. |
| CGE7g |
Respects
and understands the history, cultural heritage and pluralism
of today's contemporary society. |
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