As a child begins to become more self-aware, Kindergarten is an opportune time to introduce the concept of “human dignity.” In Grade K, an understanding of human dignity as their special value as human persons is established in lessons through song, dance, and play. A fundamental understanding of the different living beings and their basic powers (such as to eat, grow, etc.) is taught in the succeeding classes. This lays the groundwork to differentiate human beings by our unique powers: to think and to choose. Students can then connect this with choices that will not only make them excellent, but also build excellent relationships through solidarity, kindness, and generosity. The lesson concludes in placing the students on the path of aspiring towards heroic excellence.
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 the power of kindness and generosity as a means of service.
Certificate of completion can be given at the end of each grade or the whole course.
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