Objective: In order to examine more deeply what living a moral life in Christ is about, we need to know more about ourselves, and in order to answer our deepest questions about who we are and why we exist, we need to turn to other areas of knowledge, such as what God himself has revealed.

Who are you at your deepest level? What does it mean to be human? As you learned in earlier lessons, the human person is a composite of body and rational soul. And that’s not all. God has some amazing things to say about who you are.

The Catechism teaches that you are created in the image and likeness of God. You are created in the Imago Dei. This course will teach you exactly what that means and how to open yourself up to all of God's love.

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 1 - Made in The Imago Dei

    • Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 1 - Introduction

    • Live Lesson Opening Prayer

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Lesson 1 - Made in The Imago Dei - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Lesson 1 - Made in The Imago Dei - VIDEO

    • Lesson 1 - Made in The Imago Dei - QUIZ
  • 02

    Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 2 - Bestowed With Freedom

    • Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 2 - Introduction

    • Live Lesson Opening Prayer

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Lesson 2 - Bestowed With Freedom - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Lesson 2 - Bestowed With Freedom - VIDEO

    • Lesson 2 - Bestowed With Freedom - QUIZ
  • 03

    Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 3 - Made in the Image of Christ

    • Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 3 - Introduction

    • Live Lesson Opening Prayer

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Lesson 3 - Made in the Image of Christ - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Lesson 3 - Made in the Image of Christ - VIDEO

    • Lesson 3 - Made in the Image of Christ - QUIZ
  • 04

    Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 4 - The Dignity of The Human Person

    • Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 4 - Introduction

    • Live Lesson Opening Prayer

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Lesson 4 - The Dignity of The Human Person - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Lesson 4 - The Dignity of The Human Person - VIDEO

    • Lesson 4 - The Dignity of The Human Person - QUIZ
  • 05

    Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 5 - God's Great Love For You

    • Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 5 - Introduction

    • Live Lesson Opening Prayer

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Lesson 5 - God's Great Love For You - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Lesson 5 - God's Great Love For You - VIDEO

    • Lesson 5 - God's Great Love For You - QUIZ
  • 06

    Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 6 - The Highest Sign of God's Love

    • Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 6 - Introduction

    • Live Lesson Opening Prayer

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Lesson 6 - The Highest Sign of God's Love - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Lesson 6 - The Highest Sign of God's Love - VIDEO

    • Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 6 - The Highest Sign of God's Love - Live Lesson Recording with Deacon Frederick Bartels (10/23/20)

    • Lesson 6 - The Highest Sign of God's Love - QUIZ
  • 07

    Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 7 - Built for Happiness and Love

    • Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 7 - Introduction

    • Live Lesson Opening Prayer

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Lesson 7 - Built for Happiness and Love - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Lesson 7 - Built for Happiness and Love - VIDEO

    • Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 7 - Built for Happiness and Love - Live Lesson Recording with Deacon Frederick Bartels (10/27/20)

    • Lesson 7 - Built for Happiness and Love - QUIZ
  • 08

    Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 8 - Created for Communion and Beatitude

    • Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 8 - Introduction

    • Live Lesson Opening Prayer

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Lesson 8 - Created for Communion and Beatitude - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Lesson 8 - Created for Communion and Beatitude - VIDEO

    • Created in God’s Image and Likeness - Lesson 8 - Created for Communion and Beatitude - Live Lesson Recording with Deacon Frederick Bartels (10/28/20)

    • Lesson 8 - Created for Communion and Beatitude - QUIZ

What others are saying about this course:

Tammy Brown

5 star rating

“The moral life in Christ was fabulous, I really enjoyed listening and learning from Deacon Fredrick Bartels. He's a patient and engaging teacher! Thank you 🕊”

“The moral life in Christ was fabulous, I really enjoyed listening and learning from Deacon Fredrick Bartels. He's a patient and engaging teacher! Thank you 🕊”

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Trudie BESWICK

5 star rating

“THIS COURSE IS EXPLAINED SO WELL AND AT A VERY PLEASANT PACE IT GAVE ME A LOT TO THINK OVER Deacon Frederick is so kind and happy, it is a joy to watch and learn from him I did not give it a 5 as some of the alternate quiz answers are so radi...”

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“THIS COURSE IS EXPLAINED SO WELL AND AT A VERY PLEASANT PACE IT GAVE ME A LOT TO THINK OVER Deacon Frederick is so kind and happy, it is a joy to watch and learn from him I did not give it a 5 as some of the alternate quiz answers are so radical THANK YOU for this course God bless you all”

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Paul Dixon

5 star rating

“I think there is excellent content in this course; I believe it helps contextualize morality within the Christian faith journey. That God gave us the desire for happiness so as to draw us to Himself, is a powerful and far-reaching point to reflect...”

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“I think there is excellent content in this course; I believe it helps contextualize morality within the Christian faith journey. That God gave us the desire for happiness so as to draw us to Himself, is a powerful and far-reaching point to reflect upon. Thanks for making that point very clear. The quiz is a useful tool, but I think it needs to be a bit more demanding at times. Some of the incorrect answer choices, whilst amusing, nevertheless detract from the challenge of identifying the correct answer from the choice of two available for each and every question. Possibly a choice from three would be better, thus allowing capacity for both challenge and humour in the options to choose from. Thanks again for the course. I look forward to the next one on morality. ”

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Sister Eileen Doherty

5 star rating

“Very clear and succinct course. I enjoyed it very much.”

“Very clear and succinct course. I enjoyed it very much.”

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Sieg H

5 star rating

“Excellent and should be taught to all Christians. Excellent Professor as well. Thanks. ”

“Excellent and should be taught to all Christians. Excellent Professor as well. Thanks. ”

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Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Deacon Frederick Bartels is a member of the Catholic clergy who serves the Church in the diocese of Pueblo, CO. He received an MA in Theology and Educational Ministry from Catholic Distance University, where he is currently employed as an adjunct professor of theology. He is founder and editor of Joy In Truth (joyintruth.com), an online magazine dedicated to the New Evangelization. As a Catholic educator, public speaker and evangelist, Deacon Bartels strives to infuse culture with the saving principles of the gospel. He lives in Colorado with his wife, Shelly, and the youngest two of their six children. Professor Bartels is Chairman of the Theology Department.

Deacon Frederick Bartels

Professor of Theology, Department Chair