THE SAINT CECILIA CATECHISM
1. Human Nature “What does it mean to be a human being?” This question is followed by the personal question, “Who am I in this world?” We ask this again and again. And we hear a voice from deep inside us that tells us that we are more than we see. We are part of the glory of the universe, and within the fabric of the universe there is a presence we call “God.” God is not simply a force, but is in relationship with us – God loves us. This love is real, despite the troubles and suffering we feel in life. This is the first message of the Christian faith: we are made in the image of God, and in this image we are capable of love. Yet we are also capable of creating pain and suffering ourselves. This is the mystery of human life – and it is all part of the message of the Church, the community of those who believe in Jesus Christ. We explore the meaning of human nature in the lessons of the catechism. Each answer...