VALUES EDUCATION 8 2ND TERM LONG TEST

Saint Irenaeus

Author of the quote: "The glory of God is the human person fully alive."

Grace

A free and undeserved gift or help from God (derived from the Latin word "gratus," meaning pleasing or thankful).

Gratitude

Appreciating and acknowledging God's blessings ("Maraming salamat po!"), caring for our body/talents/creation, and paying kindness forward to others.

Kabunyan / Apu Kabunian

Name for the Supreme Being / Creator among Cordilleran and Kalinga peoples, whom they honor by nurturing the sacred land.

Zakat

Obligatory charity in Islam requiring Muslims to give a portion of their wealth to those in need.

Sadaqah

Voluntary acts of charity in Islam given out of compassion, love, friendship, or generosity.

Gerard Manley Hopkins

Poet of "God's Grandeur," who described God's vibrant presence in the world as "shining from shook foil."

Stephen Covey

Author who encouraged everyone to "begin with the end in mind" when practicing frugality and good stewardship.

Pope Francis

Author of the quote: "Humanity still has the ability to work together in building our common home."

Mahatma Gandhi

Author of the quotes "Live simply so others can simply live" and "The world has enough for everyone's needs, but not enough for everyone's greed."

Charles Warner

Author of the quote: "Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough."

Socrates

Greek philosopher who encouraged people to "examine our lives" as a starting point for intentional, simple living.

Age of the Anthropocene

Current period in Earth's history when human activities (burning fossil fuels, deforestation, excessive waste) significantly impact the planet's climate and ecosystems.

Greenhouse Gases

Gases released by burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and landfills that trap the sun's heat like a blanket, leading to global warming and climate change.

Carbon Footprint

The total amount of greenhouse gases produced by our daily actions, energy use, and consumption.

E-waste (Electronic Waste)

Discarded electrical and electronic devices (such as computers, mobile phones, appliances, and medical equipment) that contain toxic, non-biodegradable materials.

Simplicity

The virtue of removing unnecessary things to reveal the essence of what truly matters—a purposeful balance between excess and lack (not poverty).

The 4Rs of Simple Living

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Refuse (saying no to single-use plastics and excessive materialism).

Nemo dat quod non habet

Latin saying meaning "You cannot give what you do not have," reminding us to save and manage resources wisely so we can help others.

Saint John Paul II

Author of the quote: "Nobody is so poor he has nothing to give, and nobody is so rich he has nothing to receive."

May Pera sa Basura Program

Pasig City program allowing citizens to exchange recyclable materials (plastics, paper, glass, steel, batteries) for cash, supporting a circular economy.

Circular Economy

An economic system where waste is repurposed into valuable raw materials and products instead of piling up in landfills.

Laging Handa

Filipino principle of being "always prepared" by setting aside savings for emergencies, disasters, or helping others in crisis.

Kapuwa

Filipino concept meaning a "shared self," expressing our deep interconnectedness with our fellow human beings.

Malasakit sa Kapuwa

Compassion in action toward neighbors in need, demonstrated through community pantries, donation drives, and being a mabuting kapitbahay.

Bayanihan

Filipino spirit of communal unity, cooperation, and helping neighbors in need (originally neighbors moving a family's house on bamboo poles).

Jane D. Hull

Author of the quote: "At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents."

Dr. Seuss

Author of the quote: "The more that you read, the more things you will know, the more that you learn, the more places you'll go."

Seeing Eye to Eye

Idiom meaning two people agree in opinion or perspective (such as parents and children agreeing on the priority of education).

SDG 4 (Quality Education)

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal adopted in 2012 (Rio+20) calling for inclusive, equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Jacob and Leonard (1994)

Researchers who identified five key parenting constructs for child development: nurturing, attachment, acceptance, cohesion, and love.

Industriousness

The virtue of working diligently and persevering through challenges (from Latin "industrius" meaning diligent, and "struere" meaning to build).

Michael J. Fox

Author of the quote: "Family is not an important thing, it's everything."

L. Tom Perry

Author of the quote: "It is more important than ever to make our families the center of our lives and the top of our priorities."

Resilience (Matatag)

The ability to adapt, recover, bounce back, and grow stronger in the face of challenges, adversity, or stress (from Latin "resiliens," meaning rebounding/springing back).

3 Ways Families Overcome Trials

1. Think about long-term outcomes rather than short-term relief; 2. Support each member of the family; 3. Maintain a positive outlook.