In the fifth class we watched the documentary “I Lived on Parker Ave”. The documentary tackles the theme of abortion, adoption and life issues. The main character is a graduate from Jesuit who shares his story. It helps us put names and faces to this topic that is sometimes difficult to talk about. Please watch the following documentary, read through the additional materials posted, and then submit the discussion questions in the Google Form.
Scripture Passages
Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” And he said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?” He said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood is crying to Me from the ground. Now you are cursed from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand. When you cultivate the ground, it will no longer yield its strength to you; you will be a vagrant and a wanderer on the earth.” – Genesis 4: 9-12
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. – John 10:10
For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. – Psalm 139: 13-14
Catechism Quotes
Human life is sacred because from its beginning it involves the creative action of God and it remains for ever in a special relationship with the Creator, who is its sole end. God alone is the Lord of life from its beginning until its end: no one can under any circumstance claim for himself the right directly to destroy an innocent human being. #2258
From the first moment of his existence, a human being must be recognized as having the rights of a person – among which is the inviolable right of every innocent being to life. #2270
Life and physical health are precious gifts entrusted to us by God. We must take reasonable care of them, taking into account the needs of others and the common good. Concern for the health of its citizens requires that society help in the attainment of living-conditions that allow them to grow and reach maturity: food and clothing, housing, health care, basic education, employment, and social assistance. #2288
Quotes to Ponder
The Gospel of Life is not for believers alone: it is for everyone. The issue of life and its defense and promotion is not a concern of the Christian alone. Although faith provides special light and strength, this question arises in every human conscience which seeks the truth and which cares about the future of humanity. Life certainly has a sacred and religious value, but in no way is that value a concern only of believers. The value at stake is one which every human being can grasp by the light of reason; thus it necessarily concerns everyone. – Pope John Paul II
We cannot diminish the value of one category of human life–the unborn–without diminishing the value of all human life. – President Ronald Reagan
No law can give me the right to do what is wrong. – Pres. Abraham Lincoln
Today… the greatest destroyer of peace is abortion… because if a mother can kill her own child, what is left but for me to kill you and you to kill me – there is nothing in between. – Mother Teresa of Calcutta
All life has inestimable value even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect. – Pope Francis
SMA Confirmation 