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During this series our goal is to grow in our understanding of service, but not just as head knowledge. Our hope is that teens will leave this series understanding why they should serve and why other people are worthy of service. Each week we have looked at a different topic and seek to answer two questions about it: What is wrong with the world? What can I do to make it better? In the end, your child should know that service is about human dignity and not about how good it makes me feel. Service is not a transaction. Service is LOVE in action
Tonight...
Many of the things that we have talked about over the course of this series have been ways that we disrespect the dignity of other people because they are different than us. Sometimes we also disrespect the dignity of other people because we want something from them. Sometimes we don't even realize that we are hurting other people at all! Abortion, pornography, and sex trafficking all disrespect the human dignity that every person deserves. As Catholics, we believe in something called "consistent life ethics". This means that we value everyone's life all the time no matter who they are or what they have done. And ultimately, valuing others human dignity also values our own.We did not talk extensively about pornography tonight. However, if you have not talked to your kids about porn yet, I strongly encourage you to do so. Here is the first video of a two part series about how to do and why you should:
At home ask your youth...
- Did any of the things discussed today hit too close to home or make you uncomfortable? What and why?
- What did Destiny say? Do you agree with her?
- What is human dignity and who is worthy of it?
- How do we respect other people’s human dignity on a daily basis in our big and small interactions?
Resources
- Local help for pregnant women
- Is someone you know considering an abortion?
- She can get help by calling here: 1-888-996-0010
- Help quitting porn
- Why is porn bad?
- Suspect someone is being trafficked? call 1 (888) 373-7888
Upcoming...
- We will be wrapping up with our last session next week! It's on Cinco de Mayo so feel free to bring a small treat to share with your small group and dress in the colors of the Mexican flag!
- Registration for Faith Formation and/or Sacramental Prep. for 2019-2020 opens today! Faith formation at St. Raphael is about more than just sacramental prep. Anyone in grades k-12 is welcome to register! You don't have to be preparing for a sacrament to be involved!
Durante esta serie, nuestro objetivo es crecer en nuestra comprensión del servicio, pero no solo como conocimiento principal. Nuestra esperanza es que los adolescentes dejen esta serie entendiendo por qué deberían servir y por qué otras personas son dignas de ser atendidas. Cada semana hemos examinado un tema diferente y tratamos de responder dos preguntas al respecto: ¿Qué está mal en el mundo? ¿Qué puedo hacer para mejorarlo? Al final, su hijo debe saber que el servicio se trata de la dignidad humana y no de lo bien que me hace sentir. El servicio no es una transacción. El servicio es amor en acción