Post on 23-Dec-2015
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LoveLoveSeeking Good For Others
Many forms of loveMany forms of love
What are some examples?
Do teenagers know what real love Do teenagers know what real love is?is?
Love is…Love is…
The core of the Christian lifestyleEssential choice in a Christians lifeLove is what the Christians life is all aboutLove of God and neighbor are inseperableJohn: God is LovePaul: nothing without love
What is Love?What is Love?
Love means to seek and then foster the good of others in the context of their concrete situations
We affirm valueSeek and foster: activeThe good of others: same as our own goodIn concrete situations: Rosemary and
father
Why Love?Why Love?
Compelled by our very nature to loveFeel incomplete without loveLove brings life
Easter Break HWEaster Break HW
Read pgs. 130-137 and take notesChoose two of the types of love and explain
them using a creative means. Ideas:
◦Print the lyrics to a song and explain why they fit◦Write a movie review and how a character shows the
love◦Write an original poem or song◦Draw a picture◦Make a movie◦Make a collage
Types of LoveTypes of Love
Word Meaning How do we recognize it?
It tells us love…
Ego Self Love Must search self, learn of self, uniqueness, talents
You’re special, Image of God, we are own persons, see God in self, Life-long love
• Why is Ego essential to loving others?• How does loving ourselves help to foster our love for others?• Why is it difficult for us to love ourselves sometimes?
Word Meaning How do we recognize it?
It tells us love is…
Amiticia Friendship Takes months, years for best, share secrets, accepts as is, being there, can talk to, doesn’t judge, have fun together
Love chooses, real love takes time, love shares, love trusts, love accepts you, love is dependable, love communicates, love doesn’t judge, love is fun
Word Meaning How do we recognize it?
It tells us love is…
Eros Pure Passion
Very strong devotion to a cause, commitment, spends all time and energy, struggles for the good, continues in spite of obstacles, a new creation
Love is intense, love is true to cause, love involves all parts of you, love never gives up, love focuses on the good, love of new people can be seen in new life
Word Meaning How do we recognize it?
It tells us love…
Delectio LikesRomantic love
Like taste, sound, touch, sight, we are unique, like some not others, free choice, our likes fell good, fun, happy
Love involves our senses, God gave us the life and uniqueness, love involves a choice, love makes us happy, is good, is fun
Word Meaning How do we recognize it? It tells us love…
Caritas Charity Give without knowing, help those in need, gives from our blessing, give not take
Love as no thank you, love sees need, love treats others as we want to be treated, love gives
Word Meaning How do we recognize it?
It tells us love…
Amor Unconditional In God/parents, cares forever, sacrifices, loves before self, can count on, teaches you all, disciplines you, challenges, tells truth, protects, promises things, there in crisis
Love sacrifices, love thinks of others first, love is dependable, love taeches and guides, love says no when needed, love never lies, love never hits or hurts, love I there is good bad…
Word Meaning How do we recognize it?
It tells us love…
Filia Family Siblings, relatives, share genes, heritage, culture, tradition, history, language, religion, you physical appearance, new relatives
Love has a past and future, love has history, love belongs, love even when we don’t choose, love looks like me, love welcomes
Word Meaning How do we recognize it
It tells us love…
Agape To wish well Acquaintances, share another’s joy
Love others even strangers, love can reach out to others
What are characteristics of love?What are characteristics of love?
How do advertisements How do advertisements manipulate the meaning of love?manipulate the meaning of love?
All types of love discussed are aspects of the one reality of love…God
When we love we are truly living in God
Love is a ChallengeLove is a Challenge
Our society has cheapened the word love
Used to manipulate and control
No objectsGreat responsibility with using the word love
To Love or Not to LoveTo Love or Not to Love
Hardest decision is to choose love
We often don’t choose thisSin– turn our back on love
◦Omission– failure to act◦Commission– choose
On the Way: Life Skills of LovingOn the Way: Life Skills of Loving
1. Knowledge of the other person2. Practical Knowledge3. Flexibility4. Conflict Resolution5. Patience6. Honesty7. Trust8. Humility9. Hope10. Courage 11. Forgiveness