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THEOLOGY 4

JR N. CABERTE 2AR-7

Enumerate what you learn from the video particularly on the topics: evangelization, culture and
dialogue.

One of the great concerns the Church is facing today is its mission of spreading
evangelization and immersing dialogue with culture. It amazed me to see that Christianity and
Catholicism continually pushes its efforts to fulfill its mission, and that is to spread
evangelization and widen its reach to those in need of Christ. The video presented has shown
both the tragic and triumphant experiences of Catholicism and Christianity in establishing its
mission. During the 1950’s religious practice was considered illegal in China. But delving more
into the country’s history during that time has shown that various personalities and significant
members of the church encouraged and delivered efforts to uplift and keep the culture and
continuity of practice of Christianity. Back in the 90’s when Christianity was not accepted or is
even considered illegal, most of the people of China turn to despising the culture being
established by Christianism. Through the help of various people from the Church such as
priests and missionaries, efforts have gathered up to enliven Christianity in China. It may not be
as obvious or as evidently seen, but gradually, the efforts of the Church has finally shown its
fruits. Now, during the present, the people of China are becoming more open minded of
Christianity and Catholicism. Organizations held by the Church in China, spearheaded by
missionaries and by the head of the Church, has shown their efforts in showing to the people of
China through their good efforts and willingness to openly help those in need. Father John Shi,
a 28-year old priest serves as a living testament (from the video) that the mindset and outlook of
the Chinese towards Christianity and Catholicism is now gradually changing and becoming
more accepting, from seeing a faithful being a mere superstitious being, to someone now
considered a “faithful”. Culture has long been established, and it is through dialogue that we get
to help the Church fulfill its mission. From the video, it is stated, “Faith and Culture enriches the
universal Church”. IT is through our continued efforts that culture is able to transcend and
become more open. One could hope that the future is bright for major breakthroughs in faith,
like that of in China, continue to progress.

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