FCL TERM 1

romans 12:2 (nabre)

• Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect

• calls perpetualites to live a life rooted in values that transcends wordly influences

• christian’s call to be mapagkumbaba, makadiyos, makatao, at makabayan embodying what is good and pleasing to God’s eye

University of perpetual help system

• commits itself to the ideals of teaching, community service and research

• it acknowledges its role towards full development of youth as leaders and dynamic person committed to national development and the highest quality of life

• character building is the backbone of nation building

• marian - devotee to our mother of perpetual help

• ecunemical - open to all kinds of faith

head

• knowledge of faith

• signifies the importance of understanding the teaching of the church and the life of christ through scripture, doctrine, and tradition

heart

• love and relationship with God and others

• represents the emotional and relational aspect of faith, where love for god and neighbor is nurtured through prayer, compassion, and personal devotion

hand

• faith in action

• embodies the call to put faith into action through service, justice, and everyday act of goodness

evangelation

• the act of proclaiming and sharing the “good news” (the gospel) of jesus christ

• promoting christian values in campus activity, leading by example, volunteering in faith based outreach program, using media and engaging peer __

matthew 5:16

• just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly father

• new american bible (revised edition) (nabre)

• emphasizes the importance of living a life of purpose and service that reflects God’s love and inspires others to do the same, the founding and continued growth of uphs are deeply rooted in christian values, particularly in forming individuals who become “helpers of God” through their actions, achievements, and service to others

dr jose g tamayo

• he’s the founder of uphs

• he was a native of malasiqui pangasinan, born on september 10 1920 at the philippine general hospital manila to mariano tamayo from alcala pangasinan and maria de guzman form malasiqui

• he finished his studies as doctor of medicine at ust his field of specialization is ob gynecology. died on august 6, 2002 at the age of 82

dr josefina l tamayo

• she’s the cofounder of the uphs

• she was a native of binan city laguna, born on feb 18 1920, she finished her studies as doctor of medicine at ust

• specialized in pediatrics, died on april 20 1987

our mother of perpetual

• catholic title of the blessed virgin mary associated with a 15th century byzantine icon and a purported marian apparition, known for being miraculous

• over the centuries countless healings and special graces have been attributed to it, so much the the image has been honored and venerated by many popes

• her feast day is celebrated on june 27

• she is the patroness of our university

• an icon, from the “eikon” which means an image

proverbs 16:3

• entrust your works to the Lord, and your plans will succeed

• serves as a reminder that true success does not rely solely on personal effort but on aligning one’s goals and actions with God’s divine guidance

• this means approaching their academic journey with humility, faith, and a deep sense of purpose, recognizing that their talents and opportunities are gifts from God

• reinforces the importance of perseverance and integrity in the pursuit of knowledge, it encourages students to put God at the center of their aspirations, believing that he will direct their paths and bless their efforts when their motives are pure

colossians 3:23

• do from the heart, as for the Lord

• which encourages students to study not just for grades or recognition, but to give glory to God through diligence and excellence

discipline

enables individuals to stay focused on their goals, manage their time wisely, and resist distractions that hinder progress

hard work

the consistent and determined effort put into achieving one’s objectives, it reflects a person’s dedication to learning, growth, and excellence

sucess

rarely comes by chance, it is often the result of countless hours of practice, study, and striving beyond one’s comfort zone, when paired with discipline, hardwork becomes even more powerful, creating habits that lead to long term achievement

using knowledge to serve others

a noble and meaningful expression of Christian faith and love, education is not solely for personal advancement, but also a powerful tool to uplift others, solve real world problems, and contribute to the common good.

john 6:53-54

• highlights the profound importance of the eucharist as a vital source of spiritual life and grace, it affirms that through the sacrament of the holy eucharist, believers truly partake in the life of christ, receiving not only nourishment for their souls but also the promise of eternal life

• reminds us that the sacraments, especially the eucharist, are essential encounters with God’s grace that sustain and strengthen our faith throughout our journey as christians

sacraments

• history plays a vital role in a person’s life, it becomes the bridge with the past, presents a window to open the events and the environment to link the understanding of every development in the future

• sign - represents something aside from itself, symbol - gives a proper understanding of man’s salvation and the direction of God’s love

sacred

• derived from the latin word “sacra” which means __

• it conceals a __ reality yet reveals the divine will of God

sacramentum

• st paul used the latin word __ and later translated in greek “mysterion”

• it is god’s hidden plan, as each sacrament is revealed, it deserves a great feast

baptism

the sacrament that gives our souls the new life of sanctifying grace by which we become children of God and heirs of heaven

confirmation

the sacrament through which the holy spirit comes to us in a specific way and enables us to process our faith as strong and perfect christians and soldiers of jesus christ

holy eucharist

a sacrament and a sacrifice in which our savior jesus christ, body and blood, soul and divinity, is contained, offered and received under the appearances of bread and wine

penance/reconciliation

the sacrament by which sins committed after baptism is forgiven through the absolution of the priest

anointing of the sick

the sacrament which, through the anointing with blessed oil by the priest, and through his prayer, gives health, strength to the soul and sometimes to the body, when we are in danger of death from sickness, accident, or old age

holy orders

the sacrament through which men receive the power and grace to perform the sacred duties of bishops, priests and deacons

matrimony

the sacrament by which a baptized woman and a man binds themselves for life in a lawful marriage, and receives the grace to discharge their duties

eucharist

• source and summit of christian life

• the sacrament the most intimately connects believers with jesus by receiving the body and blood of christ