FILIPINO CHRISTIAN LIVING 4
Freely Willed ( Voluntary or Secondary)
NOTION OF SOCIETY
Why is society so important to people?
o Society can be defined as a group of people
who share a common economic, social, and
industrial infrastructure.
o It is an organization of people who share a
common cultural and social background.
o It gives us a framework to work together. It
provides us with a platform to take
collective efforts towards improving social
conditions. Most importantly, a society
serves as a strong support system in life
"Man seeketh in society comfort, use and
protection” – Francis Bacon
Society
o Emerged in the 16th century and derived
from the French word ―société‖ which ,
which stemmed from the Latin word
―societas‖ means a ―friendly association
with others‖ from, ―socius‖ meaning
―companion, associate, comrade or
business partner‖.
o The Latin word is probably related to the
verb ―to follow‖, and thus originally may
have meant ―follower‖.
Wide Sense (Sense of God) – A society is lasting
association of men for the attainment of a common
goal.
Two Forms:
a. Necessitated of Nature ( natural or
primary societies)
 A primary group is typically a small
social group whose members share close,
personal, enduring relationships in which
one exchanges implicit items, such as
love, caring, concern, support, etc. These
groups are often long-lasting and marked
by members' concern for one another,
where the goal is actually the relationship
themselves rather than achieving another
purpose.
b.
 Educational societies, fraternity, religious
societies, joint stock companies, clubs for
sports and entertainment. A secondary
group is a relatively larger group
composed of impersonal and goal-
oriented relationships, which are often
temporary. These groups are often based
on achieving a common purpose outside
of the relationship itself and involve
much less emotional investment. Since
secondary groups are established to
perform functions, individual roles are
more interchangeable, thus members are
able to leave and outgroup are able to join
with relative ease. Such groups can be
understood to be ones in which
individuals exchange explicit
commodities (e.g. labor for wage, service
for payment, etc.).
Restricted Sense (Self-awareness) – A law or rule
that limits or controls something
o A limitation on the use or enjoyment of
property or a facility
o Society designates associations of men which
are characterized by systematic organization
and external institutions (laws, administrative
bodies, and governing officials) for the
achievement of their goals. The main cohesive
force of society is the shared values, ideals
and commitments of its members. They
guarantee the dignity of men ,their freedom ,
equality and solidarity
Purpose and Importance of Society
One of the primary purposes of society is the
formation of an organized group of
individuals who can support each other in
various ways. It is in the difficult times that
you realize the importance of being a part of
society. It is the members of your social
group who come forward to give you the
help needed.
The support given by society can be of the
physical, emotional, financial, or medical
form.
Formation of Social Groups
 A society is characterized by social
networks. They form an integral part of it.
Social networks are defined as the patterns
of relationships between people.
Relationships give rise to social interactions
between people of a society. Individuals
who belong to different ethnic groups can
come together, thanks to societies. Their
interactions give rise to strong social bonds
that result in long-lasting relationships.
A society gives rise to a family system and
an organization of relationships, which are
at the heart of any social group.
Formation of Culture
Culture is an important element of society.
Individuals of a particular society share a
common culture that shapes their way of
living. Their means of subsistence and their
lifestyles are derivatives of their culture.
Culture defines the pattern of human activity
in a society. It is represented by the art,
literature, language, and religion of the
individuals who form it. Individuals
belonging to a society are bonded by
common cultural values, traditions, and
beliefs that define their culture.
Gerhard Lenski
 American sociologist who advanced the
theory that technology is the most basic
driving force in sociocultural evolution.
 Differentiates societies based on their level
of technology, communication and
economy.
a. Hunters and Gatherers
 Primarily survive by hunting
animals, fishing and gathering plants.
Most hunting and gathering societies
were nomadic moving constantly in
search of food and water.
b. Agricultural Society
 Use technological advances to
cultivate crops (especially grains like
wheat, rice, corn, and barley) over a
large area. Increases in food supplies
then led to larger population than in
earlier communities.
 Nobility organized to protect the
society from invasion. In this way,
the nobility managed to extract
goods from ―lesser‖ persons of
society.
c. Industrial Society
 Using machines (particularly fuel-
driven ones) to produce goods.
 Increased of production means of
transportation improved to better
facilitate the transfer of products
from place to place.
 Rapid changes in industrial
technology also continued, especially
the production of larger machines
and faster means of transportation.
The Industrial Revolution also saw
to the development of bureaucratic
forms of organization, complete with
written rules, job descriptions,
impersonal positions, and
hierarchical methods of
management.
d. Pastoral Societies
 The term ‗pastoral‘ is derived from the
Latin word ‗pastor‘ which means
shepherd. Domesticating animals
allows for a more manageable food
supply than do hunting and gathering.
Pastoral societies are able to produce a
surplus of goods, which means makes
storing food for future use.
Self-awareness - Is the ability to focus on yourself
and how your actions, thoughts, or emotions do or
don‘t align with your internal standards. If you‘re
highly self-aware, you can objectively evaluate
yourself, manage your emotions, align your
behavior with your values, and understand correctly
how others perceive you.
Primary group - It is typically a small social group
whose members share close, personal, enduring
relationships. These groups are marked by concern
for one another, shared activities and culture, and
long periods of time spent together.
Group - A number of things or persons being in
some relation to one another.
Secondary groups - They are large groups whose
relationships are impersonal and goal-oriented.
Cohesive - When the parts of the whole work or fit
together well, things stick together or unified. When
the parts of the whole work or fit together well, they
are cohesive, like a cohesive family whose members
pitch in with everything from making dinner to
painting the house. A cohesive neighborhood's
members get together to plan things like block
parties, and they work together to solve problems.
THE COMMON GOOD: AIM AND FUNCTION
OF SOCIETY
“If you wouldn’t like it done to you, don’t do it to
other”
 It is a notion that originated over two
thousand years ago in the writings of Plato,
Aristotle, and Cicero. More recently, the
ethicist John Rawls defined the common
good as "certain general conditions that
are...equally to everyone's advantage".
 Is ―service value‖
 It comprises aids like schools, hospitals,
social services, energy supply, road
networks, legal.
Common Good
Common good can hold different meanings
depending on one‘s involvement. (Plato)
Common good as ―belonging to or shared
by each other or all‖ (Webster,1990 p. 122)
As ―sacrificing for the good of the whole‖
Basic Function of the Common Good
It promotes and makes possible an integral
human existence for its members.
The good is to preclude antisocial impulses
in human nature from interfering with the
rights of others.
Three Essentials Elements of the Common Good
1. Respect for the person
 Every person is equal and deserves the
same level of care, respect and attention
that will serve everyone well
2. Social well-being and development
 Maintains that authority‘s proper
functioning is to arbitrate between
various particular interests in society.
 Essential to this is ensuring the
accessibility to each person of what is
needed to lead a truly human life: food,
clothing, health, work, education and
culture, suitable information, the right
to establish a family
3. Common Good requires PEACE
 Peace and stability of a just social order
presupposes that authority should ensure
by morally acceptable means the security
of society and its members.
Principle of Common Good
The common good includes all social
conditions that help people reach their full
human potential. The common good is
determined by respect for the person, social
well-being and peace. The universal
common good, focuses on our world as a
global village that makes us see beyond our
immediate environment.
Association - Are a group of individuals who unite
for a cause or to perform a special tasks.
Community - Is a collection of people who live,
work, or communicate in an area unite due to
similar interest.
Equality - The same rights, opportunity and
treatment as everyone else within a given system.
Society - Is a collection of many groups of citizens
within a geographical region.
NATURE AND FUNCTIONS OF FAMILY &
DUTIES AND RIGHTS OF PARENTS AND
CHILDREN
What is a family?
o According to the Hebrew words Family,
means "mish‘pahhah", meaning family
comes from the root "shaphahh", meaning
"to join". The family is a group joined
together where each role in the family serves
a specific function to keep the family joined
together.
o The word family came into English in the
fifteenth century. Its root lies in the Latin
word famulus, ―servant‖. The first meaning
in English was close to our modern word
―household‖ — a group of individuals
living under one roof that included blood
relations and servants. It could even refer
solely to the set of servants in a household, a
usage still current in the eighteenth century
 (―to take someone into one’s family‖ could
mean that the person concerned was
employed as a servant).
o A family is a group consisting of two
parents and their children living together as
a unit; or a group of people related by blood
or marriage.
o A fundamental social group in society
typically consisting of one or two parents
and their children. ( Merriam Webster)
o Filipino family is a family of Philippine
origin. Philippine families exhibit Filipino
cultures, customs, traits and values of which
the most important value is family
closeness.
o A basic social unit consisting of parents and
their children, considered as a group,
whether dwelling together or not.
Structure of a Filipino Family
Father
 The father or the man of the family is
placed at the top of the hierarchical
pyramid. The father is the head of the
family and is responsible for making rules,
providing for the family and taking care of
finances. He works with the support of his
wife but is respected by all and treated as
the head.
Mother
 Mothers are also given almost equal
importance and respect in Filipino
families.
 They may be working but are also
responsible for cooking and taking care of
household chores.
 Mothers are respected and are the first
teachers for their children.
Children
 The children in Filipino families are born
and brought up under the care of both the
parents as well as many other family
members like the grandparents, uncles and
aunts etc. They must help parents in their
tasks as they grow up and are expected to
treat everyone with respect.
Extended Family
 The concept of joint families or big families
living together in the same house isn‘t
uncommon. Grandparents are taken care of
by their children and are responsible for
caring for the grandchildren if both the
parents are working. Some other family
members include uncles, aunts, cousins and
sometimes even distant relatives.
Function of Families
 Physical maintenance and care of family
members;
 Addition of new members through adoption
or procreation;
 Socialization of children;
 Social control of its members;
 Production, consumption and distribution of
goods and services; and
 Affective nurturance (love).
Duties of Parents and Children
Duties – is a moral or legal obligation; a
responsibility. It is a task or action that one is
required to perform as part of one‘s job.
Duties of Parents
a) To give attention ,companionship and
understanding
b) To extend to them the benefits of moral
guidance, self-discipline and religious
instruction
c) To supervise their activates , including
recreation
d) To inculcate in them the value of industry,
thrift and self-reliance
e) To stimulate their interest in civic affairs,
teach them the duties of citizenship, and
develop their commitment to their country.
f) To advise them properly in any matter
affecting their development and well-being.
g) To always set a good example.
h) To provide them with the adequate support
as defined in the law.
Duties and Right of Parents and Children
1) Parental Duties
 The primary duty of parents is responsible
parenthood. Parents may only bring a child
into the world if they have reasonable hopes,
 and capable to educate him in a way worthy
of a human being.
2) Well-ordered Love
 Love is the fundamental obligation of
parents. Each parents ordinarily experience
being loved in the family.
Duties of children towards Parents
1) Reverence and Honor
 True reverence results in an earnest desire to
behave yourselves in everything you do with
a view toward pleasing your parents.
a. With respect to your speech - You
should speak reverently of your
parents both in their presence and
absence. Give them honorable titles
like ―Father‖ and ―Mother‖ and
―Lord‖ because these recognize their
dignity.
b. With respect to your behavior - Be
clear about expectations. Know what
your parents' rules are so you can
avoid any confusion and avoid
accidentally breaking rules. Caring
enough to be polite towards your
parents, who you've known your entire
life, shows a level of respect and
reverence.
2) Love and Gratitude
 Filial love must be a grateful love since
children owe to their parents their life,
education and many more.
 The child‘s love and gratitude must
express themselves in words and signs
such ―thank you or please‖.
 Children should assist or take care their
old parents
The family has the duty to care for its elderly
members but the State may also do so through just
programs of social security. ( Phil. Constitution,
Article 15, Sec. 4)
Duty to Care Elderly Members:
1) By the family - Members of the same have the
duty render mutual aid, both moral and material
to each other. This is particularly imposed by
the constitution with respect to care of its
elderly members.
2) By the State - Existing laws grant benefits for
sickness, disability, accident, etc. to individuals
covered under the social security system.
The Wider Family
Composed of a servants and maids. They
belong to family more than just workers and
treated as labor contract.
If the relationship between the domestic and
family are harmonious on both sides, then
there is loyalty.
The family is responsible for the welfare of
their domestics in body and mind.
a. Duties of Justice – Employers obliged
to pay a fair wages of their domestics,
grant them a free time, and good
benefits.
b. Duties of Loyalty and Personal
Care- Employers obliged to look after
their welfare, considered as family,
provide essential needs, affection and
security in sickness and in old age.
Reverence – Deep respect for someone
Obedience - Compliance with an order, request, or
law or submission to another's authority.
Nuclear family – Consist of a father, mother and
children
Joint family – Composed of parents, their children,
children spouses and offspring in one household.
THE FAMILY, THE STATE AND THE
CHURCH
ELEMENTS OF THE STATE
o The people are the main component of the
state.
o Territory is the place of habitation and
operation of the people, a piece of land
whose boundaries are properly defined.
o Common good or the aspirations shared by
the people hold them together.
o The people are the main component of the
state.
o Territory is the place of habitation and
operation of the people, a piece of land
whose boundaries are properly defined.
o Common good or the aspirations shared by
the people hold them together.
TASK & MORAL DUTIES OF THE STATE
o To rule impartially and justly
o To look into the initiatives of ordinary
citizens who may have outstanding ideas
that have not been tested
o To avoid repressive laws and systems that
violate human dignity
o To relate material gains with moral spiritual
needs of all
o To align the concerns of sectors of society
o To develop more consensus-based agencies
on matters of consequence to the whole
population
o To be responsive to people‘s welfare
especially in times of emergency
o To inform people on current local and global
developments

DUTIES OF THE CITIZENS

o To obey all just laws
o To respect the rights of others
o To contribute to the National Revenue
o To take part in the national and local
processes
o To maintain moral rectitude and integrity
o To defend the country in times of National
emergency

TASKS OF THE CHURCH AUTHORITIES

o To rule
o To teach
o To sanctify

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