Theme No. 3
The Dignity and Value
of Human Life
Christ calls us to view and treat all human life
as inherently and completely valuable in all forms and at all stages.
Questions for Reflection:
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In what ways are unborn children, pregnant mothers, young children, and families with kids left under-supported or under-protected?
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In what ways are older children, young adults, and middle-aged people left under-supported or under-protected?
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In what ways are disabled people, chronically ill people, terminally ill people, and elderly people left under-supported or under-protected?
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What opportunities can a good high school provide to a teen?
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How would you say Catholic education can be distinctly impactful for young people?
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Education is often considered one of the most impactful ways to improve outcomes for children from lower-income families. How can a good education impact outcomes for a teen? Think about college applications, post-graduate career and jobs, and adult livelihood.
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Morally, what do you think are the differences between actively seeking assistance with suicide and receive hospice care?
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What do you think are the benefits to elected hospice care? How does this help a patient physically and spiritually?
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As you think about parents, grandparents, or other family members, do you think you have a sense of how they’d want to be treated? What would be helpful to hear from them? What questions could you ask?
For further listening:
Ep. 39:
Cardinal Bernardin and the Consistent Ethic of Life
with Fr. Mark Francis, CSV
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
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Ep. 5:
Founding a Viatorian Cristo Rey School
with Fr. Tom von Behren, CSV & Br. Carlos Flórez, CSV
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
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Ep. 21:
A Viatorian Cristo Rey Education
with Associate Deborah Perez (and Melissa Gruenhagen)
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
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Ep. 44:
End-of-Life Accompaniment
with Associate Mary Finks