Theology 1

First Quarter – Module 1

Making Sense of our Vision – Mission & Benedictine Hallmarks

Name of Student: _____________________________________ Grade Level: ____________________

Name of Teacher: _____________________________________ Section: ________________________

SIMPLIFIED BUDGET OF LESSON FOR THE WEEK

September 2 – 4, 2020
Expected Skills and Values:
1. Make sense of our Mission-Vision and the Benedictine Hallmarks.
Duration: 1 hour per day

DAY 1 DAY 2 Day 3

Are you familiar with the What is the school expecting How do you envision our
given image? you to become after your community at SPC if everyone
education and formation in is willing to uphold and
What do the images this institution? promote the Benedictine
hallmarks/values in one’s life?
signify?

What are the 10 ACTIVITY: ACTIVITY:

Hallmarks of Benedictine
Education? Read and answer the given Do the given activity.
questions.
What is the school’s
mission and vision? Cite three concrete
ways/actions to show that
you love St. Peter’s College
ACTIVITY: of Ormoc, your Alma
Mater.
Share one’s knowledge
about hallmarks or
hallmarking.

Read and understand the

10 Hallmarks of
Benedictine Education.

Review on the mission

and vision statements of
the school.

INTRODUCTION

For this school year, we shall be directed to do theology in our lives by our theme
“Revelation and Faith”. We shall begin with making sense of our Vision-Mission and the
Benedictine hallmarks. Thus, doing Theology entails the need of seeing the mutual
relationship between human experience and faith. As we begin our course, let us ask
invoke God’s Spirit to show us the way to doing Filipino theology
Study the following images. What do you see? What is common among the images?

 You'll notice that every item above has markings on it. These markings indicate important
information about each piece. Many jewelry marks represent the metal content of the piece.
Typically, you'll find metal content stamps near the clasp on necklaces and bracelets, on
the inside surface of rings, and on the backs of earrings, pins, and brooches.

From metal content to manufacturer, jewelry markings can give a clue about the value and
history of the jewelry pieces. It has now become mandatory for all jewelers to hallmark gold
jewelry. Hallmarking is the process of putting marks on an article to indicate origin, purity,
or genuineness.

In the same way that jewelries can have hallmarks, you too as Benedictine students, must
possess hallmarks or distinguishing characteristics to enable you to contemplate the
real meaning of life so that in all things, God may be glorified.

In your student handbook, you will find there the list of the Ten Hallmarks of
Benedictine Education. Read the Hallmarks below.
TEN HALLMARKS OF BENEDICTINE EDUCATION

1. Love of Christ and Neighbor

The SPCian loves Christ and others
● Prefers nothing to Christ
● Loves as Christ loves
● Loves as a response to Christ’s love
● Loves as a response to one’s baptismal vows

2. Prayer
The SPCian prays reverently and regularly
● To pray is to be with God
● To pray means LISTENING TO and TALKING WITH
GOD
● To practice the right prayer posture, a posture that
helps one concentrate/being mindful
● To have a set prayer time
● To have a set prayer place

3. Stability
The SPCian seeks God with others in community
● Mindful of God’s presence in everyone and in
everything
4. Conversatio
The SPCian strives to be Christ-like
● To be pure of heart, pure in Spirit
● To be prophet
● To be king
● To be priest

5. Hospitality
The SPCian treats everyone as Christ
● Practices Christian hospitality
● Welcomes everyone as Christ
● Treats everyone in school as Christ

6. Humility
The SPCian recognizes God-given talents in everyone
● To be humble is to be truthful, honest
● To be humble is to accept and praise God for one’s
gift and not brag about them
● To be humble is to accept one’s weaknesses
● 12 Degrees of Humility
→ Fear of God
→ Giving up one’s will
→ Obedience
→ Enduring suffering in difficult situations
→ Not to keep secrets from superior
→ Being in contact with what is lowly
→ Lowliness of heart—self-knowledge, accepting humbling situations
→ Integration into the community—not to be individualistic
→ Practicing the value of SILENCE – anything worthwhile comes in silence
→ Not given to boisterous laughter
→ Propriety of speech
→ TOTAL HUMILITY

7. Obedience
The SPCian obey lovingly
● Obeys without delay
● Obeys with faith wholeheartedly, not blindly

8. Discipline
The SPCian pays close attention to and promotes what is
good, true and beautiful
● Sacrifices easy ways for lasting outcomes in life
● Practices self-discipline and self-control
● Appreciates hard work, initiative and honest self
evaluation

9. Stewardship
The SPCian makes responsible evaluation of self, others
and creation
● Respects and cares for the environment
● Uses material things wisely and moderately
● Promotes beauty and order in natural creation as a
lasting reminder of God’s loving presence
● Loves as a response to Christ’s love
● Loves as a response to one’s baptismal vows

10. Community
The SPCian rejoices for the school community as a family
of God
● Lives in harmony and solidarity with others
● Respects people from all nations
Also, you will find in your handbook, the school’s mission and vision statements.
SCHOOL’S MISSION STATEMENT

St. Peter’s College of Ormoc

provides to all who come Holistic Catholic
Christian Formation,
Academic Excellence,
Social Orientation,
Gospel Values Integration
Through multi-disciplinary approach.

SCHOOL’S VISION
We envision SPCians as progressive, inner-directed,
responsive and responsible members of the society
proud to be Catholic and Filipino.
Catholic - as Christians we follow the teachings of Christ,
where all human values find fulfillment.
As Filipinos, we enhance and carry our cultural heritage
with a sense of pride.

As Benedictines, we have to see the connection and relevance of our Vision-

Mission and Hallmarks to our daily life. Our stay and education in St. Peter’s College
will be meaningful if we would allow ourselves to be directed by our Vision-Mission
and our Hallmarks. Our Vision-Mission tells us what we should achieve and the
Benedictine Hallmarks show us what we should develop during our formation years.

Activity # 1 Living out the Benedictine Hallmarks

 Read again the Vision-Mission of the school and the 10 Benedictine Hallmarks.
Analyze them and do the activity below.
1. Based on your reading activity, what is the school expecting you to become after
your education and formation in this institution?
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2. Choose 3 of the Benedictine Hallmarks and describe how you can exhibit it this
academic year.
1. ____________________________________________________________________________
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2. ____________________________________________________________________________
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3. ____________________________________________________________________________
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 Activity # 2 : I Love SPC!
Answer the followings questions:
1. Cite three concrete ways/actions to show that you love St. Peter’s College of Ormoc,
your Alma Mater.
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__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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2. How will you promote St. Peter’s College of Ormoc in your day-to day life this
school year?
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Heart is our common symbol for love and commitment. Putting love to what we are
doing can help us achieve our goals/ desired results. How do you envision our
community at SPC if everyone is willing to uphold and promote the Benedictine
hallmarks/values in one’s life? Write your answers in the symbol.

 What is the connection and relevance of the Vision – Mission and Hallmarks in your
daily life?

Reference:
SPC Bed Student Handbook of Information, Revised 2018

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