1. Welcome to Religion 10
“In the days ahead, you will either be a mystic (one who has experienced God for real) or nothing at all.” – Karl Rahner

2. Language

3. What is Language?
It is the systematic combination of signs, symbols and sounds in human communication.
It is exclusively a human activity. Not every communication is uses language. Language as a human activity has to do with synthax, semantics and grammar.

4. Characteristics of Language
It can be oral /vocal
It can be written
It can be signed

5. Parts of language
Semantics: It is the study of the meaning of language –words, phrases, signs and symbols.
Syntax: Is a set of rules used to order the structure of language.
Pragmatic: It is the contextual use of language.

6. Purpose of Language
The primary function of language is to communicate.
Ideas/beliefs/thought
World view/perspective
*ourselves

7. First quarter of the year
God and the Church
The human person
Maturity
Morality

8. God’s good Creation