Moral Theology-Sexual-Ethics-Marriage-and-Family-RCIA-2012
Session Title
Opening Prayer
references/sources
Content
Topic 1
Closing Prayer
Terms
Cultural Applications
Homework for next session
Meeting 15: Moral Theology III – Sexual Ethics
Sources Gn. 1-3
CCC 1762-1770; 2331-2391 U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults, pp 403-ff
Conoboy, Rev. Shawn. Towards a Masculine Spirituality in the Teachings of John Paul II. Roma: Teresianum, 2007. (Conoboy’s analysis/description of Wojtyla’s Acting Person)
For Further Reading West, Chrisopher. Theology of the Body Explained See also www.christopherwest.com
Content
The nuptial meaning of the body Person as relation With self Transcending from natura to persona by action: At the level of nature, we react to stimuli received. By action, we self-possess and transcend to the level of the person. The ultimate act of self-possession is self gift (i.e. sacrifice) In relation to others In relation to God The artistic vision of the body… the vision of the Creator as he beholds the beauty of his creation. Original to Genesis Marred by the entry of shame into the picture Redemption of the body and its nuptial meaning in the perfect gift of Christ on the Cross Preserved and modeled in the Sacraments (esp. Eucharist, Marriage and Holy Orders) Maintained by the virtues of chastity and purity of heart CCC definitions Focus on the integration that is achieved in chastity… and the life-long dimension of it. First context for living of these virtues: friendship
Sins against chastity (CCC 2351-ff)