Catholic Studies 30
CS30.6
Investigate the morality and effects of bioethical decisions and other dignity of life issues.
[DHP, CH]
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Describe Catholic teachings pertaining to dignity of life including the concept of human value versus human usefulness (e.g., euthanasia, abortion, marginalization of the vulnerable). |
| (b) |
Research views of prominent bioethicists regarding the value of human life (e.g. Dr. Moira McQueen, Sr. Nuala Kenny M.D., Margaret Somerville, representatives of the National Catholic Bioethics Centre). |
| (c) |
Examine and describe how personal views are influenced by Catholic teachings on bioethical issues (e.g., cloning, stem-cell research, in-vitro fertilization, organ donation and transplants, eugenics, designer babies, abortion, transhumanism, euthanasia, suicide). |
| (d) |
Examine and describe how personal views are influenced by societal perspectives on bioethical issues (e.g., traditional First Nations and Métis, Evangelical Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, moral relativist, popular culture and atheist). |
| (e) |
Discuss ethical implications and effects of health and wellness practices, programs and experiences such as:
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| (f) |
Using Church teachings expressed in documents such as "A Church Seeking Justice", research and represent Cardinal Bernardin's principle of the 'Seamless Garment of Life' (e.g., homelessness, gender and sexual diversity issues, artificial contraceptives, militarism). |
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Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society
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Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society. Teacher Guide
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Book
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$28.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
June 21, 2021
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Book
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$12.95
Record posted/updated:
January 22, 2019
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Book
Price :
$19.95 US
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
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Book
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$15.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
June 22, 2021
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Book
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$14.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
June 22, 2021
R039334
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Book
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$12.00 US
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
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Ed's Story. A Film Series About Hope
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CD/DVD
Video
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$19.99
Record posted/updated:
June 17, 2021
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Opportunities to Address Substance Misuse in Curriculum
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Links :
Download
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Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
April 18, 2019
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The Way. Student Edition: Living Out God's Plan for Your Life as a Disciple of Christ
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The Way: Living Out God's Plan for Your Life as a Disciple of Christ. Teacher Edition
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Book
Price :
$41.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
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Book
Price :
$36.50
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
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Book
Price :
$15.50
Record posted/updated:
January 22, 2019
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YOUCAT. Study Guide: Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church
This study guide is divided into the same four parts as the YOUCAT itself: what we believe, how we celebrate what we believe, how we live what we believe and how we pray. The guide also includes topics for study, reflection and application in daily life.
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Book
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$9.95 US
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
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World Religions. Student Resource and Online Student Centre: A Canadian Catholic Perspective
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World Religions. ExamView Test Bank: A Canadian Catholic Perspective
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World Religions. Teacher's Resource: A Canadian Catholic Perspective
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Book
Price :
$80.50
Record posted/updated:
October 18, 2020
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Book
Price :
$21.95 (US)
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
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Theology of the Body for Teens. Student Workbook: Discovering God's Plan for Love and Life(High School ed.)
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Theology of the Body for Teens DVD Set: Discovering God's Plans for Love and Life
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Theology of the Body for Teens. Leader's Guide: Discovering God's Plan for Love and Life
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$14.95 US
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R001788
The Bible Book
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$32.00
Record posted/updated:
September 6, 2019