Saint Peter’s College of Ormoc, Inc.

Office of the Director of Student Affairs & Services

http://spcormoc.edu.ph/; (053) 255-7597
A member of the Association of Benedictine Schools
AY 2022-2023

“Benedictine Education: In the Spirit of Communion, Participation & Mission”

MODULE 1: UNIT ONE

TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO SACRED SCRIPTURE

Module Duration: 2nd Week

Overview:
This introductory topic will be focusing on several important areas that will cater
fundamental knowledge on the significance of Scripture. Sub-topics are the following
 Scripture as God’s Revelation
 What is Scripture?
 Sacred Scripture in the Life of the Church
 Popular quotations of Saints in relation to Scripture
 Scripture and Tradition
 The Canons of Scriptures

Desired Learning Outcome (ILO):

At the end of the topic, student must have:
 Discussed some selected quotes from popular saints on the significance of the
Scripture.
 Compared and contrasted Scripture and Tradition using a Venn Diagram
 Classified the Canons of Scriptures
 Summarized the whole topic using the format of the learning journal.

ENGAGE:
 You will watch a video entitled “God Comes to Meet Man: Sacred
Scripture”. While watching, take note of some salient point to
consider.
 Video Title: “God Comes to Meet Man: Sacred Scripture”
 Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMdjLLw4134&t=62s

EXPLORE:
 Big Idea: “God reveals Himself through Sacred Scripture.” How this
did happen? For further explanation, please read the
explain part of this module.
EXPLAIN:

 Please access and read the PPT on The Introduction to Sacred Scripture.
 After watching video and reading the learning materials, please
answer the following questions:

Follow-Up Question for Discussions forum:

“God speaks silently.” Why God opted to speak his Word
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Office of the Director of Student Affairs & Services
http://spcormoc.edu.ph/; (053) 255-7597
A member of the Association of Benedictine Schools
AY 2022-2023

“Benedictine Education: In the Spirit of Communion, Participation & Mission”

through the bible?

ELABORATE:
Activity 1: Essay
Instructions: Read the citation from the following saints. Briefly explain the given
citation.
“Ignorance of the Scripture is ignorance of Christ”- St. Jerome

Answer:
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“The Holy Scriptures were not given to us that we should enclose them in books, but that we
should engrave them upon our hearts” – St. John Chrysostom

Answer:

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We need not only read Sacred Scripture, but learn it as well and grow up in
it. Realize that nothing is written in Scripture unnecessary. Thus, not to read
the Sacred Scripture is a great evil.”—St. Basil

Answer:

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Office of the Director of Student Affairs & Services
http://spcormoc.edu.ph/; (053) 255-7597
A member of the Association of Benedictine Schools
AY 2022-2023

“Benedictine Education: In the Spirit of Communion, Participation & Mission”

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Activity 2: Classification
Note to the students: In this part of the module, please use classification of the
Old Testament found in the learning material.

Instructions: Read the classification of the different books found in the Old
Testament. Then, classify them accordingly. Number one is provided for you as an
example.

Pentateuch A. Genesis (EXAMPLE)

____________1. Proverbs
____________2. Malachi
____________3. Esther
____________4. Numbers
____________5. Job
____________6. Jeremiah
____________7. Judges
____________8. Daniel
____________9. Ecclesiates
____________10. Samuel
____________11. Leviticus
____________12. Lamentations
____________13. Ruth
____________14. Hosea
____________15. Tobit
EVALUATE:
Instructions: Summarize the whole topic using the given format.

TOPICS THINGS I LEARNED THINGS I WANT TO REFLECTION

LEARN