HDC Grade 1 begins with establishing the definition of human dignity. Aside from distinguishing living beings from non-living beings, Grade 1 also explores the five main senses in depth through interactive exercises. Students then explore the three internal senses (memory, imagination, and instinct) that will help distinguish animals and humans from plants. These pre-empt a discussion on the power of emotions to be complimented by the power to think and choose in a way that respects their and others’ human dignity. The course also encourages students to become like heroes through featuring stories of ordinary human beings who have done heroic acts. The path towards heroism is then paved through lessons on excellent choices regarding one’s body and self through friendships.
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce human dignity as our special value as human persons.
The purpose of this lesson is to establish the hierarchy of living beings.
The purpose of this lesson is to distinguish animals and humans from plants with their power to use internal senses.
The purpose of this lesson is to distinguish animals and humans from plants because of their power to use senses according to reason.
The purpose of this lesson is to distinguish animals and humans from plants because of their power to feel emotions
The purpose of this lesson is to distinguish humans from other living beings with their power to think.
The purpose of this lesson is to distinguish humans from other living beings with their power to choose.
To place students on the path of aspiring toward heroic excellence.
The purpose of this lesson is to prepare students to make excellent decisions regarding their body.
The purpose of this lesson is to prepare students to make excellent decisions regarding their whole person.
The purpose of this lesson is to highlight that there is an intrinsic social element to our humanity.
The purpose of this lesson is to highlight love as the gift of a self to another in accordance with their dignity.
The purpose of this lesson is to highlight how friendships can aid in our quest for human excellence.
Certificate of completion can be given at the end of each grade or the whole course.
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