Anthropology and Sin

Anthropology

• Anthropology is the study of human culture
• Four main branches:
  • Physical: studies human evolution
  • Archaeology: studies human cultural past
  • Linguistics and Semiotics: studies languages and symbols
  • Cultural: studies all known cultures

Sin

• Sin is a deliberate refusal to follow God's rules
• Two types of sin:
  • Mortal: serious offences, examples include blasphemy and murder
  • Venial: less serious offences, examples include gossiping and impatience

Seven Deadly Sins

• Pride: excessive belief in one's own abilities, also known as vanity
• Envy: desire for others' traits, status, abilities or situation
• Gluttony: excessive desire to consume
• Lust: inordinate craving for bodily pleasures
• Anger: fury, also known as wrath
• Greed: desire for material wealth or gains, also called avarice
• Sloth: avoidance of physical or spiritual work

Seven Traits of Humans

• Created in God's image and likeness
• Called to happiness and holiness
• Rational and free
• Moral beings
• Possess passions and feelings
• Blessed with conscience
• Capable of sin

Gospels

• Four different presentations of Jesus:
  • Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John wrote different Gospels inspired by the Holy Spirit
  • Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke): similar stories; developed in three stages (Jesus' life, death, resurrection experienced by disciples; oral tradition among followers; written)
• AD: Anno Domini, meaning "in the year of our Lord"
• BC: Before Christ

Gospel of Mark

• Written between 65-70 AD
• Portrays Jesus as the "Suffering Servant"
• Jesus humbled himself to do God's Will
• Revealed God's love and grace
• Wrote to the Gentile Christian community
• Presents Jesus as down-to-earth, relatable, and approachable
• Retells Jesus' miracles, but shows that following Jesus would include suffering

Gospel of Matthew

• Written around 80 AD
• Best-known and most quoted
• Intended for Jewish followers of Jesus
• Presents Jesus as the "Teaching Savior"
• Focuses on Jesus' teachings
• Shows Jesus as a great teacher
• Symbolized by a lion, king of the Jews

Gospel of Luke

• Written around 80-90 AD
• Written for Gentile Christians
• Gives a comprehensive account of Jesus' life
• Presents Jesus as the Son of Man
• Focuses on Jesus’ humanity
• Provides a glimpse of Jesus' childhood years
• Presents Jesus as the "Compassionate Savior"
• Symbolized by an ox

Gospel of John

• Written around 90-110 AD
• Intended for Jewish Christians
• Written after the other three Gospels
• Presents Jesus as the "Life-Giving Savior"
• Presents Jesus as divine (co-existing with the Father) - second person of the Trinity
• Written for Church members who already understood Jesus Christ
• Symbolized by an eagle

Social Media Affecting Teens

• Teens are focused on financial success, fame, and likes
• Past teens valued community and belonging
• Modern teens are more likely to value being famous on social media platforms
• Social media can cause bullying

Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teachings

• Life and Dignity of the Human Person: Human life is sacred; human dignity is the moral foundation of society
• Call to Family, Community, and Participation: Humans are social beings. Participation is important
• Rights and Responsibilities: Human dignity is protected; responsibilities must be met
• Option for People Who Are Poor and Vulnerable: Needs of the poor, elderly and marginalized are important
• Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers: Work is important in human life
• Solidarity: Unity among all people
• Care for God's Creation: Respect for and responsibility for the earth

Canonization

• 4 steps to becoming a saint:
  • Request for Canonization
  • Determination: Review of evidence, including potential miracles
  • Beatification (if martyr, named "Blessed" automatically): Verification of miracle
  • Canonization: Verification of second miracle (if not a martyr)
• Being named a saint is a high honour; they are added to the list; churches and schools can be dedicated to them.
  • The process involves evidence of a holy life and two miracles, or in cases of martyrdom, one miracle.

Four Things Acceptable as Miracles

• Healing
• Incorruptibility: body doesn't decay
• Odor of Sanctity: sweet smell from the body
• Signs of Stigmata: marks resembling crucifixion wounds
• Bilocation: Being in two places at once
• Levitation: rising or causing something to rise

Intercessor, Patron Saint, Martyr

• Intercessor: someone who makes requests, speaks for others
• Patron Saint: A saint who protects a particular area of life, person, or group
• Martyr: someone who dies for their faith

Feast Days

• The day someone died

Other Information

• Important Dates of Our Lady of Fatima: 13th of May 1917 (first appearance)
• People in the Fatima story: Lucia, Jacinta, Francesco
• Mary is venerated but not worshipped. Intercessions are made to Mary, begging for help from God.
• Mary was assumed into heaven, body and soul.

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