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av Matt Brennan 5 år siden

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Church Issues in the 21st Century: Stem Cells

The topic of stem cells in the 21st century poses significant ethical and moral questions, particularly within the framework of Catholic teachings. The Ontario Religion Curriculum for Grade 6 emphasizes the importance of living in solidarity and forming a conscience aligned with moral truths as guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Church'

Church Issues in the 21st Century: Stem Cells

Church Issues in the 21st Century: Stem Cells

Where?

Ontario Catholic Curriculum: http://www.catholiccurriculumcorp.org/Units/ReligiousPolicyDocs/Elementary_Rel_Ed_Policy_Document.pdf
Catholic Church Beliefs:https://www.thoughtco.com/teaching-on-stem-cell-research-542808
Pope Francis' Thoughts: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/no-research-justifies-the-use-of-human-embryos-pope-francis-says-22203

How?

A debate split between pro-stem cell research and against stem cell research
Students will think critically and make an informed opinion on if they believe stem cell research is morally correct or not
Students can conduct inquiry based learning by researching the benefits of stem cell research and its efficacy
Educating students on the difference between the multiple types of stem cell research and their implications
Using Pope and Catholic Church's beliefs on stem cell research as a discussion topic
Educating students on the Church's beliefs on the sacred human life

When?

Can be used to make students think critically while covering parts of the Ontario Religion Curriculum
Grade 6 Living in Solidarity LS #1: As members of Christ's Body, each of us has a responsibility to witness to Christ both in our individual lives and in society.
Grade 6 Living a Moral Life BL #2. Human beings have a responsiblity to form their conscience in accordance with Truth i.e. Jesus Christ, Word of God, Moral Law, through grace and the work of the Holy Spirit. The Church's Magisterium (i.e. Pope/Bishop) can assist us in developing an informed conscience in order to live a moral life.

Who?

Teachers need to be aware of moral implications of new science and the Church's stance.
Students who can understand the scientific process of the creation of life
Students in Grades 6 or higher

What?

How does stem cell research implicate the Catholic Church's beliefs?
What is the importance of understanding why stem cell research should be done? What are it's pros and cons?
What stance does the Catholic Church hold on stem cell research?
What is stem cell research?