the four dimensions of man

7/28/2019 The Four Dimensions of Man

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What are the contemporary issues in the

political, social, economic, and religious

sectors in our country?

What are the root causes of these

problems?

How are these issues affecting our human

life? In what way can young people help in

solving these issues?


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What should be the immediate concern ofthe government to ensure economic,political and social development, and

nation building? Can we totally put the blame on our

leaders for the problems confronting ourcountry? Why/Why not?

Can the Church be blamed for the currentspiritual condition in our country?


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Economic Political Social Religious

Contemporary

Issues

Current Needs

Of the People

Immediate

Concern of the

Government

Social, Economic, Political & Religious Situation


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ACTIVITY: THE PIE (Group Two: Analysis)1. Draw a Pie.2. Divide the Pie into the four dimensions of man

(SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, MORAL).3. One dimension maybe smaller than the otherdepending on how you experienced thedifferent dimensions in your life.

4. Write key words that would explain why youconsider one dimension as the least in your lifeor the greatest.


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Present a particular scenario depicting the

political situation of our country.

Assign tasks to the different members of

the group.


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Present a pantomime showing the current

economic and cultural situation in the

Philippines.

Assign tasks to the different members of

the group.


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What did you feel during the presentationof the activities?

Why is it important to be conscious on the

four (4) dimensions on your life? What do you think is the significance of

knowing the present economic, political,social and spiritual conditions of ourcountry?

Do you consider the four dimensions oflife equally important?


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Are the four (4) dimensions of life equally

important?

Is the spiritual or religious dimension

equally important, or the least important

among the various aspects?

As young people, what can you possibly

do to help in solving the problems of ourcountry?


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The need to be with others

We need our fellow being to live our life

meaningfully

One popular song that will tell us of our

need for others is the song, No Man is an

Island


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ACTIVITY

On a piece of paper, write the words thatstruck you. Why?

What does the song tells you about man

as a social being?Do you agree with the message of the

song?

As young people today, do you find itdifficult to be with others?


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For you, who are the most difficult people

to be with? Why?Who are the people whom you can easily

be with? Why?Do you find it inconvenient dealing with

people who are poor? How about the sick?Why?

When was the last time you visited a sick

person? Or have helped a poor person inthe community? Or visited somebody inprison?


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Man is a social being. He was not created tobe alone. The second account of creationaffirms this.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER OR DIE . When wewere young we need others to survive, whenwe die we need others to die, but in betweenit is where we need others more (Morrie)

We can not become who we are todaywithout the influence, guidance and help ofthose who have loved us and caused us pain.

The significant others in our life complete our

personhood


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Self-fulfillment makes us happy but this cannever be realized unless we open ourselvesto a genuine relationship with others.

Genuine happiness can be best experiencedin the context of our relationship with othersSuccess in relationship does not depends on

the number of friends that we have but on the

quality of our friendship and the kind ofpeople that we are acquainted with.


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Another reason that give us happiness is

when we feel accepted.

For young people today it is a way of

gauging their self-worth.

Experience of self-worth can only be

actualized when we are able to extendourselves in helping others

Self fulfillment and self-worth can not be

achieved if we are only focused onourselves, our purpose and worth.


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Life is meaningful when shared withothers.

Sharing is doing an act of sacrifice for

others.This sacrifice can only be possible if

we have genuine love for others


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The capacity to lead, to be responsible for others

ACTIVITY: HANGER Use the hanger to form a human being out of it

Other than the hanger you can use anything that

you have with you for as long as you can form a

human being You are not allowed to use anything that can be

found in your body.

Once your finish then clap your hands and take your

seats

When everybody is finish then we start with the

reporting


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As a human person our responsibility

aside from ourselves is our neighbor,OTHERS

We are our brothers keeper

It is our commitment to be a man (andwoman) for others

This commitment does not only mean

helping others financially but it includesmoral, physical, social, psychological and

spiritual help


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Leadership- communicating to people their

worth and potentials so clearly that they

may come to see it in themselves (StevenCovey)

Leaders do not just have power over their

members but they are able to inspirepeople under their care

Leaders are born not made This calls for

an argument


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Leadership can also be learned and

developed.

FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF A GREAT

LEADER according to COVEY

1. VISION

2. DISCIPLINE3. PASSION

4. CONSCIENCE


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Vision

the ability to see better things beyond our nakedeyes can see.

It is looking beyond horizon with full of

expectation and optimism


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Discipline ability to impose upon ourselves what we expect

from others.

A disciplined person is first and foremost in controlof himself, his anger, desires, values, priorities,

joys and difficulties


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Passion- comes from the heart and is

manifested as optimism, excitement,emotional connection and determination

Conscience- governs the first three

characteristics

Authority without moral authority fails

The essentials of effective leadership are

authority and responsibility. Authority

without responsibility is frustration andineffectiveness(Tomas Quintin Andres)


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Leadership Styles:

Authoritarian

Passive

Participative


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The use of money

Work

Prosperity of living


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Capable of knowing what is right and wrongDoes not act according to instinct

but according to what is right and wrong,

what is good and bad,

what is acceptable and not in a given society, culture,religion and tradition

MORALITY comes from the Latin word.MORALIS which means custom or manner.

Strictly speaking it refers to moral conducts orstandards


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Moral Theology is the part of theology that

studies in the light of Christian faith and of

reason the guidelines man must follow to attain its final

goal.

It is a practical science drawing from thedogmatic truths

the consequences for the human action and

drawing man towards the realization of his final

goal


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ETHICS AND MORALITY are two different

thingBoth are concerned on acts but differ in the

norms of judging them

ETHICS- the ability to distinguish rightfrom wrong, good and evil based from the

idea of what is right/good or wrong/evil

Morality deals with freedom, law,

conscience and sin


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Man is endowed with a certain degree of

freedom

To exercise freedom to the fullest, one has

to understand the true meaning offreedom.

Freedom is not absolute, but human

beings are to a certain degree free.


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While it is true that among Gods

creatures, only man has the option to

choose among the different alternatives, the meaning of freedom cannot be limited to

freedom of choice;

freedom of choice is not absolute.


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Freedom to do what is right

Authentic freedom is not the right to say

and do any thing, but to DO the GOOD

(CCC1740) Is not ones private possession, but a

shared freedom with others in the

community


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It is found in TRUTH; The truth will set you

free (John 8:32)

Authentic freedom involves first of all

freedom from everything that opposes ourtrue self becoming with others in

community (CFC 696)


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Interior Obstacles

Ignorance, disordered passions, fears

Personality defects, bad habits,

prejudices, psychological disturbances

Exterior Forces

Violent force/threat of violence


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Biological (inherited handicaps and defects,

external substances like drugs)

Psychological/interior compulsions

Social pressures (economic, political and cultural

obstacles which impede the right to freedom

(CFC 696)


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The greatest obstacle is SIN

Liberation to true freedom means first and

foremost liberation from the radical slavery of

sin (Instruction on Christian Freedom and Sin23)

Freedom is the freedom for growing as full

persons and children of God (CFC 697)


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The teachings of Jesus give emphasis to:

What lies in the heart rather than to external

actions

Interior disposition

Need for purity of intention


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Moral Conscience

The expression of the divine law, defining what

is good and what is evil

It impels us to do good and avoid evil

The most secret core and sanctuary of the

human person


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Wealth without work

Pleasure without conscience

Knowledge without charity

Commerce without moralityScience without humanity

Worship without sacrifice

Politics without principle


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Concept of conscience Conscience as a moral faculty

Which makes known to man his moral obligation, and

urges him to fulfill them Synteresis/synderesis is the elementary ground/nucleus

of conscience

Habitus of the ultimate moral principle

DO GOOD AND AVOID EVIL


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Antecedent or Consequent Antecedent if the judgment on the morality of an

action, or the obligation to perform or to omit is

passed before the action is translated into reality Consequent if it evaluates the deeds already

done or omitted

Right or Erroneous Conscience


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Right conscience agrees with the objective norm

of morality

Erroneous conscience disagrees with the

objective norm of morality Vincible erroneous conscience is culpable because with

some good will, its error could be corrected

Invincible erroneous conscience is inculpable, since the

person has no awareness on the possibility of sin

Perplexed conscience, lax conscience, and scrupulous

conscience has are species of erroneous conscience


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Certain conscience passes judgment

without fear of error It suffices that all unreasonable fear be excluded

Doubtful Conscience Is uncertain concerning the morality of an action

Therefore it suspends or passes its judgment, but

with reasonable fear of erring.


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Investigate First, look into the context of the situation

Ask questions (what, when, why, when, where,

when and why. Who, what, why, when, where ,and how must be

objectively asked

Gather all the needed information.


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Weigh things out.

Consider the positive and negative

consequences of your actions

Consult other people especially those whoyou think are experts on the issue.

Their opinion will help in coming up with a

better decision.


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After considering the different possibilities,

in silence reflect on your decision, and

sincerely look inside your heart.

Ask yourself if this is really what you wouldlike to happen

Find out if there will be peace in your heart

if that is the decision you have to make


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Decisions we make are not perfect

We recognize the fact that we cannot do

things alone.

Prayer is a sign of our dependence to God,and our humility to accept that we are not

as powerful as God

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