Lesson 18

Violations of The
Dignity of Human
Life
Prayer
Checking of
A t t endance
Class Rules
RevieW/Recap
 What are your ways to
protect yourself from any
harm/danger?
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, students are expected
to:
•Explain the importance of Dignity of Human
Life through a picture analysis;
•Classify violations that affect human dignity
and life; and
• Thank God for the gift of life through a prayer
 ACTIVITY!
Observe and give short
reflection on the following
pictures.
 Lesson 18

Violations of The
Dignity of Human
Life
Violation to the Dignity of
Human Life

What is violation?
 A bort ion
It is often referred toas the termination of
Pregnancy it is also consider as “the
deliberate and direct killing, by whatever
means it is carried out ( surgical or chemical),
of a human being in the initial phase of his or
her existence, extending from conception to
birth” ( EvangeliumVitae58).
 Women who subject themselves to an
abortion procedure do so for the following
reasons:
1. Pregnancy outside of marriage.
2. External pressure from the child’s father or
the woman’s family.
3. Other priorities (education, career)
4. Poverty
 The Catholic church strongly
proclaims that “ direct abortion
always constitutes a grave
moral disorder” (Evangelium
Vitae 62).
Church grounds its rejection of abortion on
the following reasons:
1.The human being is to be respected and
treated as a person from the moment of
conception.
2. To accept abortion is to foster a mentality
that views persons who are weak and
defenceless as “ problems” that can and
should be destroyed.
 Substance Abuse
Adolescence is the period when the habits
we carry to adulthood are formed at this
stage both good habits (virtues) and bad
habits (vices) are developed like smoking,
drinking alcohol and even using prohibited
drugs.
Common reasons why some adolescence
try and eventually become addicted:
1. The need to be accepted by peers
2. Tabooed pleasure
3. Rebellion
4. Adventure
5. Coping mechanism
 Suicide
It is the willful taking of one's own life
and is contrary to the innate human
drive to survive and live.
Suicide is considered as “ a gravely
immoral act”.
(Evangelium Vitae 66)
Capital Punishment
It is also called as death penalty,
capital punishment refers to society’s
act of executing a person found guilty
of commiting a crime considered as a
threat to the welfare of the society in
general.
 Euthanasia
"an action or omission which of itself
and by intention causes death, with
the purpose of eliminating all
suffering”. (Evangelium Vitae 65)
 However, we are under no moral obligation to
continue the use of extraordinary means to
preserve the life of our loved ones who may be
sick or dying. The following are examples of these
extraordinary means:

1.medication or procedures that offer no or little

hope of improving the condition of the patient;
2.instruments or methods that cause
unnecessary pain or difficulty for the
patient;
3. overly expensive means; and
4.treatments or procedures that have
more negative side-effect than good
effects.
The Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick
 Jesus Christ, the Sacrament of God’s Healing

During Jesus earthly ministry, Jesus reached out

especially to heal and care for the sick.
Christ Himself is the sacrament of God’s healing.
He came to heal us fully, body and spirit. Christ
fulfilled what the prophet Isiah proclaimed: “ He
took away our infirmities and bore our diseases’
(Is. 53: 4: Mt 8:17).
 The Healing Church, The Sacrament of Christ’s
Healing
In the early Christian community, Christ’s ministry
of healing and consoling the sick was continued
by the presbyters or the elders of the early
Church in the letter of St. James ( 5:14-15).
The Sacrament of Anointing is primarily intended
to strengthen those who are suffering from
serious illness.
 The Sacrament of Anointing: An e
Empowering Sacrament

A person who receive the sacrament may be

restored to physical health, if it will be for the
benefit of the persons salvation.
 Blessed are the Peacemakers
(Mt. 5:9)

One major threat to the dignity of human

life is violence. Every day, we hear
incidences of bullying, hazing, kidnapping
and different harmful activities. To value
human life as a follower of Christ to
reject violence and work for peace.
 Core Value
Human life is sacred, this means that every human being
has dignity, worth and part in this world. Our Body is
God’s Temple, we should be like Jesus who is the
source of all positivity, hope and life for all. Each human
being is viewed with reverence and should be treated
with respect and care. As a follower of Jesus Christ we
should respect the life He has given us and prevent any
desecration or violation that affects human dignity and
life.
Clarifications?
Assignment
Create a slogan contains how you will give
importance to human life and Dignity and
become like God who shows good actions
towards other people (30pts)
Creativity – 5 pts.
Relevance- 10 pts
Originality- 10 pts
Panctuality – 5pts