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Page 1: Opening Prayer
Opening prayer to set the tone for the session.
Page 2: Reflective Questions
Reflect on moments when you asked:
Why do I need to always do what is good?
Why are there so many rules to follow?
Why is it easy for some people to do good while others find it hard?
Page 3: Song Reference
"Nang Dahil Sa Pag-ibig" by Anthony Castelo and Maricel.
Page 4: Song Analysis Questions
Explore the meaning of love through these questions:
Why is love the reason for our existence?
Why does love make us cry? Laugh?
How can love change us?
What is the effect of love on our lives and the world?
Page 5: Unit Overview
The Gift of New Life in Christ:
Focuses on understanding our new life in Christ.
Draws insights from the "Live Your Faith Everyday" series.
Page 6: Unit Plan
Unit 3: The Gift of New Life in Christ includes:
Lesson 1: Being a Human Person in Christ
Lesson 2: Open to Receive God's Offer of Salvation in Jesus Christ
Lesson 3: Growing in Freedom, Wisdom, and Grace
Lesson 4: Open to Transforming Grace of the Holy Spirit
Lesson 5: Called to Follow Christ as Moral Norm
Lesson 6: Catholic Social Teachings
Page 7: Essential Questions
Key questions for reflection include:
What gives dignity to a human person?
Why do we need Jesus as our Savior?
What does freedom in Christ mean?
How does grace transform us?
Why is Jesus our moral norm?
Why do we need moral laws?
How can I understand the Church's stance on social issues?
Page 8: Performance Task
Living the Teachings of Jesus:
A social action project aimed to apply teachings.
Page 9: Engaging Scenario
Scenario outlines:
You are a follower of Jesus embarking on a journey to address a social issue.
Research, plan, implement, and reflect on your social action project.
Share your journey and impact with the class.
Page 10: Task Goals
Goals include:
Apply Jesus' moral teachings to address social issues.
Engage with the community on the chosen problem.
Design a tangible social action project.
Page 11: Success Criteria
Standards for Successful Projects:
Alignment with Jesus' teachings.
Community involvement and engagement.
Measurable impact on the chosen issue.
Sustainability of practices.
Page 12: Activity Overview
"Read with Love" Literacy Program:
Focuses on supporting literacy for local public school children.
Procedure:
Meet with principal, recruit volunteers, train, and gather materials.
Page 13: Implementation Phase of Activity
Weeks 2 to 8 Weekly Reading Sessions:
Format includes: welcome prayer, storytime, paired reading, literacy games, and reflection.
Page 14: Closing Phase of Activity
Week 9 Activities:
Host "Reading Celebration Day."
Distribute achievement certificates and tokens.
Group reflection on experiences.
Page 15: Evaluation Criteria
Assessment based on:
Preparation & Organization.
Volunteer engagement & effectiveness.
Child participation & progress.
Alignment with Jesus’ teachings.
Community impact.
Page 16: Engaging Scenario for CIP
Community Involvement Program (CIP):
Grade 12 students as catechists for elementary catechism.
Develop PowerPoint and practice teaching, evaluated by RS teacher on content and presentation skills.
Page 17: Rubric for Presentation
Evaluation criteria:
Completeness and Accuracy of Content.
Slide Design and Layout.
Slide Transitions and Multimedia.
Visual Elements.
Presentation Skills.
Page 18: Lesson 1: Dignity of the Human Person
Transfer Goal:
Understand and uphold the dignity of human life according to God’s commandments and teachings.
Page 19: Essential Question of Lesson
What gives dignity to a human person?
Essential learning: Moral life stems from recognizing inherent dignity created in God's image.
Page 20: Focus of Lesson
The Dignity of the Human Person presented with visual support.
Page 21: Key Terms in Lesson
Understanding Dignity:
Human dignity: Intrinsic worth and value of a person.
Imago Dei: Created in the image of God.
Sanctify: To make holy.
Page 22: Scripture Exploration - Genesis 1:26-27, 31
Reflection on God’s creation of humanity in His image, recognizing the goodness of all created beings.
Page 23: Implications of Creation
Discussion questions:
What does “us” mean in creation?
Implications of seeing all creatures as good?
Page 24: The Story of the Monk and the Rabbi
A tale about revitalization through mutual respect and kindness among a dwindling monastery community.
Page 25: Impact of Respect on Community
The narrative illustrates how treating others kindly can revitalize a community and attract support.
Page 26: Human Person as Moral Agent
Key Insights:
Moral life viewed through the lens of reason and Christian faith.
Dignity grounded in Christ's identity and calling.
Page 27: Dignity and Redemption
Emphasizes all persons being created, redeemed, and sanctified through Christ, highlighting inherent human dignity.
Page 28: The Role of Love in Existence
Explores existence through love, stating love is essential to human nature and relationships.
Page 29: Love as Human Identity
Human beings’ nature is inherently loving; acting contrary to this leads to inhumanity.
Page 30: Important Concepts of Love
Love affects emotions and actions positively and is critical for social justice and hope.
Page 31: Reinforcing Dignity
Visual elements to reinforce the teachings on human dignity.
Page 32: Concepts of Imago Dei
Imago Dei:
Spiritual characteristics given by God to humans, including intellect, reason, and free will.
Page 33: Attributes of Humanity
Intellect, freedom, and soul as distinguishing traits of humanity that reflect God's image.
Page 34: Role of Christ in Human Redemption
Redemption: Christ saves us from sin, embodies the truth and life, and demonstrates God’s love.
Page 35: The Holy Spirit's Role
Sanctification: Through the Holy Spirit, we are empowered for holiness and good deeds.
Page 36: Being Children of God
Dignity through Adoption: Through faith in Jesus, believers are seen as God's children, enhancing their dignified status.
Page 37: Responsibilities as God's Children
Emphasizes loyalty, inheritance of God's promises, and the love and responsibility towards others.
Page 38: Eternal Destiny
Human Dignity: Elevated by the promise of eternal life with God; stressing hope and service.
Page 39: Integration of Learning
Incorporates moral and worship elements to honor and act on human dignity.
Page 40: Action Call
Honoring Dignity entails respectful and compassionate action towards every individual.
Page 41: Assessment Questions
Reflect on Genesis and church teachings about human identity and how to live out personal dignity.
Page 42: Purposive Assignment
Prepare for discussion by reading about the nature of the human person.
Page 43: Closing Prayer - Psalm 8
Acknowledges God’s glory and the significance of humanity in creation, concluding with praise.