Last week we learned that the Church teaches that each life is sacred. We addressed the many issues that should define the pro-life movement. I challenged you to encourage your children to be consistent in the stand to protect all life, at all stages in all parts of the world.
This week students will see that each person is also interconnected to others. We are a society. We have laws, an economy, politics, a way we work, etc. These things shape how humans live and whether or not they flourish. I would ask children in what ways they have seen this to be true?
Families are part of society. Families are the key to the progression of a society. The Church tells us that if we want society to flourish, it must begin within the family. I would ask the students to examine their role within their own families. Do they do their part to strengthen it and make it grow? I would encourage them to pray for all families, especially ones they know who might being having difficulties.
The Church goes on to tell us that we have rights and responsibilities as members of society and within our families. We should be active participants in both. We should always seek to serve the common good and well being of others, especially the poor and vulnerable. I would ask students what things they could be doing to help others, especially the poor?
The important thing for students (and us) to understand is that we have been granted many privileges. But with these privileges come responsibilities. Caring for the poor and marginalized is not an option, it is a responsibility.
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