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“Why Be Catholic”. Chapter 1 Notes Pages 9-14 “Unzipping Your Cocoon”. Social Beings. Created as Social Beings Relationships as a gift Random By choice Making a difference “All self imposed isolation is subconsciously egocentric” Rosalind Russell quote. Two Types of Society.
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“Why Be Catholic” Chapter 1 Notes Pages 9-14 “Unzipping Your Cocoon”
Social Beings • Created as Social Beings • Relationships as a gift • Random • By choice • Making a difference • “All self imposed isolation is subconsciously egocentric” • Rosalind Russell quote
Two Types of Society I. Congregations • Utilitarian purpose • Crowd at the airport • Latin “grex” – herd of sheep • Student body
Second Type of Society II. Communities (Christian) • Interest in each other • Fewer cocoons • Sharing • Congregations can become communities • Forgiving and trusting • Contemplative and prayerful • Loyola- congregation or community?