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Grade 11
SY 2018 – 2019
I. Church
The Church is founded by Christ on the apostles to perpetuate (to continue) His saving act here on
earth.
We are the church, the people of God. We are the apostles of today as fulfil the mission of
proclaiming the Good News to all so that all will be saved.
The Church is the sign and instrument of communion with God and one another.
- The mission of the Church is to lead all people to God (to make God known and loved) and to one
another in this earthly and eternal life.
Romans 12:4-5 – Though many members in one body of different functions but one body in Christ.
What is an Encyclical?
- It is also known as “papal encyclical” as it is written by the pope.
- It always contains the teachings of the Church on different social issues concerning faith and morality
which defends the dignity of human person.
IV. Spirituality
Sprituality is a person’s mental and spiritual lifestyle, being aware and consistent in his acts of
holiness in everything he do and decides.
V. Discernment Process
Chrisitian Discernment
- It is the process of finding answers to our questions and making decisions in the light of faith.
- It is an act of finding the will of God in the events of our daily life and choices.
- It is an act of listening to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and cooperating to God’s divine plan in our
lives.
- It involves the appropriate use of one’s intellect and free will which make us holy/divine in every action
we take.
Three elements which are very essential in strengthening ones’ Discerning Spirit:
1. Constant Prayer
2. Listening to the guidance of the Holy Spirit
3. Spend time in Silence and Solitude
3. Laity or Lay Man/Woman - great majority of Christians, living an ordinary circumstance of family
and social life in secular world who are called for two states:
a. Married Life - a covenant between a baptized man and woman, form an intimate
communion of life and love.
b. Single Blessedness - they freely choose not to marry in order to spend more time to serve
God and others.
The invitations/challenges of Pope Francis in “Laudato Si” to all men and women of good will:
1. We take care of our “Common Home” by combatting against global degradation, global
warming and the throw-away culture.
2. Like Jesus, we considered everyone as brothers and sisters. Human beings and creation are
interrelated.
3. Always be aware of the effects of the abuse of the power of science and technology.
4. Always aim for the promotion of peace, human life and dignity especially of the poor , all for
the common good.
5. We initiate for inter-dialogue/interfaith (cooperation and positive interaction) and
solidarity (unity or agreement) with other religions and beliefs because it is a global concern
to save our common home.
Chastity is the virtue that moderates ones’ sexual appetite, desire and behaviour.
To live a pure and chaste life is an act of fidelity and living a single hearted state despite being in
a relationship within marriage, priestly ordination and religious consecration.
Sexual abstinence is the only policy in living a holy life despite being in a relationship.
1. Unmarried Catholics express chastity through sexual abstinence “no sex before marriage”.
2. Sexual Intercourse within marriage is considered chaste when they are faithful to their
spouse and concern for the two functions of sexual act: union (intimate bond of couples)
and procreation (continuing the human race).
See (Awareness Stage) - seeing the reality of the issue using the eyes of Jesus
Who are the poor and vulnerable in my community/ society / world?
Judge (Analysis and Discerning Stage ) - discerning for an action to take in order to respond
to the need using the mind and heart of Christ.
What is needed in order for the poor and vulnerable people to experience love and justice?
Deuteronomy 23:1 (A person who has mutilated his body will not enter the kingdom of God.)
"No one whose testicles are crushed or whose male organ is cut off shall enter the assembly of the
Lord."
Paul in 1 Corinthians 6:19 (The implication is that one's body is not one's own to be changed
at your own will and risk. False anthropology, the wrong concept of self, points out that we
are is wrong, distorting one’s relationship with God.)
Do you not realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you and whom you received
from God? You are not your own property, then; you have been bought at a price. So use your body for
the glory of God.
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) no. 2297 (Mutilation should only be done for
medical purposes.)
"Except when performed for strictly therapeutic medical reason, directly intended amputations,
mutilations, and sterilizations performed on innocent persons are against the moral law."
Vatican II document titled: "Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World"
(When applied to transsexuality, the document implies that a person with Gender Dysphoria
must accept their body as it is. Surgically modifying one's body would be a serious sin.)
"Man, though made of body and soul, is a unity. Through his very bodily condition he sums up in himself
the elements of the material world. Through him they are thus brought to their highest perfection
(holiness) and can raise their voice in praise freely given to the Creator. For this reason, man may not
despise (hate) his bodily life. Rather he is obliged to regard his body as good and to hold it in honor
(respect) since God has created it and will raise it up on the last day."
Matthew 5:14
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
1 Chronicles 16:11
Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.
Jeremiah 12:2
You have planted them and they have taken root,; they grow and bear
fruit.
Hebrews 4:16
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we
may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
John 12:46
I have come into the world as light so that whoever believes in me may
not remain in darkness.