1   You are a special human being, created by God in his own image and likeness, gifted with unique talents and potential for life.

    

"God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them." Man occupies a unique place in creation: (I) he is 'in the image of God'; (II) in his own nature he unites the spiritual and material worlds; (III) he is created 'male and female'; (IV) God established him in his friendship."   (CCC, no. 355)