Commission On Diocesan Schools

COMMISSION ON DIOCESAN SCHOOLS
SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION
MODULE
“The Liturgy as Exercise of

the Priestly Office of Jesus
Christ”
Sacred Liturgy and the Shepherd
Lays His Life for His Sheep
“On the first day of the week,

when we were gathered together
to break bread, Paul talked with
them, intending to depart on the
next day, and he prolonged his
speech until midnight.”
Acts 20:7
LESSON 1
TOPICS:
● Sacred Liturgy and the Shepherd Lays His Life for His Sheep
 The Liturgy Defined
 Christ in the Liturgy
 The Eucharist: Source and Summit of Church Life
INTRODUCTION:
LEARNING TARGETS
At the end of the lesson, you are required to do the following…

 Understand the nature of sacred liturgy.
 Appreciate the liturgy as “participation of the People of God in the work of God.”
 Respond to the call of the Church to fully participate in the sacred liturgy.
Do you know about religious missionaries? A religious missionary is a consecrated person sent into a
place to do evangelism or ministries of service, such as education, literacy, social justice, health care
and economic development. The religious missionary constantly faces various challenges: different
cultures, varied beliefs, unstable financial situation, rocky political situation, and a host of other factors
that are beyond his or her control. However, religious missionaries continue to offer their life to
spreading the word of God and the Good News in faithful response to “God’s abundant harvest.”
My story
There is a religious missionary named Fr. Anthony Patrick S. Santianez, a Filipino Xaverian Missionary serving
at Sierra Leone in West Africa. Fr. Santianez is the assistant parish priest of St. Guido Maria Conforti Church at
the Diocese of Makine. He ministers the sacraments, teaches catechism and makes home and community
visitations to his West African parishioners.
In the year 2014, the dreaded Ebola virus spread across Africa and killed a multitude of people. To protect its
citizens, the Philippine government made an appeal to all Filipino working in Africa to leave the country and go
home. Risking his health and life, Fr. Santianez chose to stay in West Africa and continued to serve his
parishioners. Fr. Santianez said that he models his life upon the “Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.” (cf. John 10:11).
Just like the Good Shepherd, Fr. Santianez is willing to lay down his life for his “sheep.”
For Fr. Santianez, leaving behind his parishioners at St. Guido Maria Conforti Church is not an option. He firmly
believes that his presence in Makine is most difficult times. This belief is affirmed when one of his parishioners
sent him a letter that said; “Father, don’t leave us. Stay with us, because if you leave us we will be more afraid.”
Fr. Santianez adds that his presence among his flock bears witness to the Gospel. It is a way to show solidarity
with the local population.
Despite all the hardship and challenges, Fr. Santianez is grateful for the opportunity to bring the teachings of
Jesus Christ in the predominantly Muslim country. He shares: “The people (of Sierra Leone) are kind to us. They
don’t discriminate. Actually, they were the ones who would invite us to build churches, schools, and clinics in
their communities. We have weekly catechesis. Aside from this, we visit them and talk to them. In our dealings
with them, we get to know their culture better. I also use this opportunity to share with them the teachings of
Jesus and His Church.”
In his message to friends and relatives in the Philippines, Fr. Santianez said: “Please pray for us. It is in prayer
and the sacraments that we can find comfort and means to address and overcome difficulties.”
LINKAGE
The Gospel according to John (15:13): “There is no greater love than this, to give one’s life for
one’s friends.” The words and deeds of Fr. Santianez manifest his great love for God by loving the least, the last
and the forgotten. He is willing to risk his health and his life so that the people can feel God’s loving presence
as well as find strength and hope in the sacraments.
Fr. Santianez also spoke of praying and receiving the sacraments if we wish to find comfort and
overcome difficulties. In this lesson, we shall rediscover the nature and importance of the liturgy and the
sacraments in our daily life and how we can receive God’s grace through our active participation in them.
LOGGING ON:
Rubrics
Content 5
Organization 3
Grammar 2
Total 10
ACTIVITY 1
Instruction: Answer the following questions.
1. What are the challenges that missionaries face in bringing the Goof News to non-Christians? (3-5
sentences)
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2. Was Fr. Santianez correct in risking his health and his life for his parishioners? Explain your answer.
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3. How can we say that Fr. Santianez’s presence also shows Jesus’s loving presence to those in need? (3-5
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4. Are you willing to risk your life for the Gospel? Explain your answer. (3-5 sentences)
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ACTIVITY 2
Instruction: Fill in the heart by your answer in the question given. Avoid any erasures.
As a student, how will you show your love and faith in God?
TEACHING MINDS:
The Liturgy Defined

The first gospel to be written was Mark’s. In its very first chapter, we find that when Jesus began
preaching, he proclaimed the Kingdom of God. There must be a reason for this! And the only possible reason is
the immense importance he puts to this central message of his. Jesus has come for one unique purpose- to
establish the Kingdom of God. To this proclamation, he adds a twofold demand: conversion and faith. In order
words, to accept the message of the Kingdom of God, demands from the individual a change of ways and
believing in the Good News.
The Cathechism of the Catholic Church (CCC, 1069) defines the liturgy as “participation of the People
of God in the work of God.” It is the public worship and official prayer of the Church. In the liturgy, we give
praise and thanks to God in Jesus’s name through ritual celebrated by the community of faith.
Our Catholic liturgy celebrates the Paschal event that changed human history: the life, the death and the
resurrection of Jesus. However, the liturgy is not only equated with the Sunday Mass or Holy Eucharist. It
includes the celebration of all seven sacraments, namely, Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance,
Anoinying of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. Also, the Liturgy of the Hours and the Rites of the Church
for consecrations, Cristian burial, and variety of blessings are liturgy, too.
One way to appreciate the liturgy is to see it as a “dialogue” between God and us (His people). In the
celebration of the liturgy, God “speaks to us in varied ways.” He calls us to gather in assembly so that we can
listen intently to His Divine Word, remember His deeds, power of the Holy Spirit, we, on the in need of
conversion and salvation and make the appropriate response to God with our hearts.
When we gather together for the liturgy, we manifest, express, renew and deepen out faith in God. Our
active participation in the ritual actions, gestures, songs and words acknowledge God’s goodness and power. In
engaging our body, mind, senses, imagination, emotions and memory in worshipping God, we proclaim Him as
the source and end of all blessings of creation and salvation. Furthermore, through the liturgical signs and
symbols, words and actions, music and holy images, we experience God’s saving images, and are made holy by
sacred rites.
CHRIST IN THE LITURGY

Jesus Christ is actively present in the Church and in the liturgy. The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy
or Sacrosanctum Concilium tells us: Jesus Christ is present in the sacrifice of the Mass, not only in the person of
His minister but especially under the Eucharistic species. By His power, He is present in the sacraments, so that
when a man baptizes, it is really Christ Himself who baptizes. He is present in His words, since it is He Himself
who speaks when the holy scriptures are read in the Church. He is present, lastly, when the Church prays and
sings, for He promised: When two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
(Mt. 18:20). Hence, when we fully partcipate in the liturgy of the Church, share in her mission and proclaim the
Gospel to others through our good works and deeds, we unite ourselves to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
We are called to fully participate in the sacred liturgy of the Church. Through our active participation,
we manifest our loving response to Christ’s presence in the Church. Also, when we engaged all our human
faculty (mind, body and heart) in the official worship of the Church, we allow ourselves to be drawn closel to
God’s love. By demonstrating the appropriate faith-response to the sacred liturgy, we isnpire others and
encourage them to actively participate, too.
THE EUCHARIST: SOURCE AND SUMMIT OF CHURCH LIFE

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC, 1407) tells us: The Eucharist is the heart and summit of
the Church’s life, for in it Christ associates his Church and all her members with his sacrifice of praise and
thanksgiving offered once for all on the cross to his Father; by thus sacrifice; he pours out the graces of
salvation on his Body which is the Church. Thus, Christ, as our eternal High Priest, acting through the ministry
of the priest, and truly present under the Eucharistic species of bread and wine, offers the eternal sacrifice as our
worship.
CCC (1419) further explains: Christ gives us in the Eucharist the pledge of glory with him. Participation
in the Holy Sacrifice identifies us with his Heart, sustains our strength along the pilgrimage of this life, makes
us long for etenal life, and unites us even now to the Church in heaven, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all the
saints. Hence, when we fully participate in the Sunday Eucharistic celebration, we join with all the saints in
heaven in worshipping God. We also praise and give thanksgiving to Christ as we commemorate His sacrificial
death, resurrection and ascension. Empowered by the Eucharist, we participate in the building of God’s
Kingdom through our words and deeds. Inspired by the liturgy, we go to the “peripheries” and bring God’s
mercy and compassion to “the least, the last and the forgotten.
Evaluation:
I. Analysis
Instruction: Read the following statements. Then write A if all the statements in the set are TRUE. Write B
if one of the statements in the set is FALSE. Then, rewrite the false statement on the space provided to make
it TRUE.
_____________1. The liturgy includes the celebration of all six sacraments. Baptism and
Confirmation are sacraments.
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_____________2. Holy Orders is the source and summit of Christian life. Christ, as our eternal
High Priest, acts through the ministry of the priest.
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_____________3. In the Eucharist, we commemorate Jesus Christ’s death, resurrection, and

ascension. The Eucharist empowers us to build the Kingdom of God.
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_____________4. The liturgy is the participation of the People of God in “the work of God.”
The liturgy consists in rituals celebrated by the community of faith.
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_____________5. The liturgy is a dialogue between God and His people. In the liturgy, we
manifest, express, renew and deepen our faith in God.
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_____________6. The liturgy is a source of God’s grace. The holy priest ministering the liturgy
is the source of God’s grace?
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_____________7. The liturgy is the exercise of the priestly office of Jesus Christ. The liturgy
sanctifies us through visible signs that effect invisible grace.
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_____________8. The liturgy is centered in the Eucharist the Church Document Constitution
on the Sacred Liturgy is also known as Lumen Gentium.
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_____________9. Christ is always present in His Church, especially in the liturgical

celebrations. In the sacrifice of the Mass, Christ is present only in the
Eucharist species.
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_____________10. Jesus, the High Priest, offers Himself by prayer and obedience to the
Father. Through the liturgy, the people of God offer their prayers along with
those of Jesus Christ to the Father.
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II. Illustration
Instruction: Illustrate any object or thing that for you best signifies liturgy. Explain your illustration
substantially in not less than 5 sentences.
Rubrics
Content 10
Grammar 3
Creativity 2
Total 15
III. Essay
Instruction: Answer the following questions. Explain every question substantially.
Rubrics
Content 5
Organization 3
Grammar 2
Total 10
1. How will you explain to a Grade Three student the Church teaching? The Eucharist is the source and
summit of Christian Life.?
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Sacred Times and Seasons
“Finally I considered the task God
gave to the humans. He made
everything fitting in its time, but
he also set eternity in their hearts,
although they are not able to
embrace the work of God from
the beginning to the end.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
LESSON 2
TOPICS:
 Sacred Times and Seasons
o The Great Gift
o The Liturgical Calendar and the Sacred Seasons
INTRODUCTION:
If somebody as you, “How was your year?” what would your response be?
Some people might describe their year as productive and fulfilling while others might say that it
was a year full of challenges. A few people might even say that they did not realize that the year
has gone by and describe the year as “just another that passed them by.”
We can consider different ways to measure our year but whatever the season, day, week, or
month of the year it is, we are Christians all the days of our lives. Hence, we are all called to
live out our Christian faith every second, minute, day, week, month, and year that we are alive.
We are all called to live our lives with Jesus for 525,600 minutes every year (and every minute
that follows after that).
LEARNING TARGETS

 Understand the liturgical season which recall and celebrate the various events in the
life of our Lord Jesus Christ.
 Appreciate the sacred times and seasons of the liturgical year.
 Respond to the call of the Church to fully participate in the liturgical celebration
during Advent, Christmas, Lent, Sacred Paschal Triduum, Easter and Ordinary Time
My Story
The Great Gift

It has been four years since the boy last saw his collection of basketball trading cards. However, the news
the vintage card that fetched a large sum of money at an auction make him remember and look for his set.
Perhaps, one of them has increased in value. I can also post them in E-bay and see if somebody is interested.
The boy was thinking of the possibility that he, too possesses a card that is worth millions.
“Have you seen my collections of trading card, Mother?” the young boy asked.
“Go look for them at the attic. I might place them there.” The mother replied.
So, the boy went to the dusty attic to look for his collection. Despite spending a lot of time, the boy could
not find what he was looking for. He was about to leave when something rolled from the overhead shelf and
dropped on the floor. Upon close inspection, the boy saw that it was a rolled parchment. He picked it up and
read it. The boy was surprised to find a map on the parchment. Below the map was a message written in
Gothic Calligraphy:
“Greetings to those who are looking for the great gift!
In your possession is a map to find it.
Be courageous and strong. Have faith on your journey.
The boy was intrigued with his find and hastened to see his mother. He had the urge to pursue the “great gift.”
“Mother, I found this map at the attic. Do you know anything about it?”
“Of course, son. It is a map owned by your great-great grandfather. Traditionally, it is passed by the
father to his son. However, the father can only pass the map if he was able to find the great gift.” The mother
replied. “So, that means grandfather was able to find the great gift! Now, I have to ask Father if he still
searching for it.” The boy said. The boy found his father at the garden. His father seemed to be lost in thought.
The boy wondered if he could just ask his father about the map later, but his curiosity got the best of him.
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“Excuse me, Father. I am sorry for disturbing you, but I need to ask you something.” The boy measured his
every word. His father looks at him and smiled. The boy then showed him the map. “Father,” the boy said, “are
you still searching for the great gift?”
The boy’s father lovingly looked at his son and replied, “Actually, I have already found the great gift. I
know by tradition that I should have given the map to you. However, something prevents me from doing so.
You see, though I have found the great gift, I feel guilty because I have not used it to the full.”
Hearing the admission of his father about the great gift made the boy even more interested. He wanted to
possess the great gift, too.
“Oh, please tell me, Father, what the great gift is!” the boy pleaded.
His father smiled and said, “Of course. But first, let me tell you about my adventure.”
The boy sat beside his father and listened to every word.
“I was just a bit older than you when your grandfather gave me the map.” The father began. “I was so
excited to find the “great gift” that I decided to leave our home and embark on an adventure. I started my
Journey in the fall of that year. The wonderful weather allowed me to pursue the great gift at a leisurely pace. I
had enough provisions with me and thought that I would finish the journey just before the season ended.
However, I met some difficulties along the way and was only halfway through the map when winter came. It
was a difficult time for me. I had very little food and water. The biting cold and the dreary landscape broke my
spirit and I almost gave up the search. I still remember to this day the heavy snowstorm that forced me to seek
shelter in a cave. It was the longest night of my life. I was pretty sure I would lose my toes and fingers since I
was already weak and had nothing much to protect me from frostbite. However, I draw my last vestige of
strength, prayed, and convinced myself that seasons come and go. I must reach my goal. I survived the
snowstorm and continued with the journey. I decided to take one day at a time and believed that I would outlast
the cold, hunger, and fatigue. Soon enough, spring came. I was able to procure some provisions and followed
the course on the map. I traveled all through the season of spring. When summer came, I noticed that I was
almost at the endpoint. However, the arduous journey and the different seasons had taken their toll on me and I
knew that my body was already spent.
Just when I could no longer take another step, I discovered that I was at the end of the map! I realized that I
was standing in front of a small hut. I softly knocked on the door and when it opened, I was surprise to see
your grandfather. He was beaming with pride and happiness! He hugged me and ushered me in. I shared with
him my journey, my difficulties, challenges, and success. I spoke to your grandfather until late in the night.
When I was done talking, he softly spoke and told me about the great gift. At first, I could not believe that I
struggled so hard and spent a lot of time for the gift that your grandfather told me. In fact, it seemed that the
gift was not great at all! However, your grandfather patiently explained to me the meaning of the “great gift.”
The more I listened and open my mind and heart, the more I understood the immense value of the gift. I
accepted the gift from your grandfather and left the hut a new person. Unfortunately, there are days when I
feel that I am not fully using the great gift. That is the reason why I have not given the map to you.”
The boy was silent for a while. Then, he put a hand on his father’s shoulder.
“Father, I understand. Perhaps it is the best if we spent the great gift together with mother.” He said.
The boy’s father smiled. The boy then knew that he too will soon possess the great gift and told
himself that he would use it well.
LINKAGE
The story about the “great gift highlights the of the importnace
of time and seasons in a person’s life. The grandfather, the father and the son looked for and found the great gift
at certain times in their lives. In their quest for the great gift, they also experienced different seasons: a season
of joy, sadness, suffering and peace.
Reflecting upon the story, our Christian life also goes through different times and seasons. In our
“Christian pilgrimage,” the Church journeys with us throughout the sacred timed and seasons. In this lesson, we
shall rediscover the importance and significance of the liturgical year in our lives.
Rubrics
Content 5
LOGGING ON: Organization 3
Grammar 2
Total 10
ACTIVITY 1
1. What could have moved the boy to desire the great gift?
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2. Why was the boy’s father disappointed with the great gift? Is there any situation in your life that you
feel disappointed? Cite some situations.
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3. What is the great gift described in the story?
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4. If you will be asked to come up with one thing that you can consider as a great gift, what would it be?
Elaborate.
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ACTIVITY 2
Instruction: Read and analyze the poem given below. Make a reflection in your own interpretation in the
message of the poem.
A time for giving birth, a time for dying; a time for planting, a time for uprooting.
A time for killing, a time for healing; a time for knocking down, a time for building.
A time for tears, a time for laughter; a time for mourning, a time for dancing.
A time for throwing stones, a time for gathering stones; a time for embracing, a time to refrain from embracing.
A time for searching, a time for losing; a time for keeping, a time for throwing away.
A time for tearing, a time for sewing; a time to be silent and a time to speak.
A time for loving, a time for hating; a time for war, a time for peace.
What profit is there for a man from all his toils?
TEACHING MINDS:
THE LITURGICAL CALENDAR
In our Christian faith, we celebrate the sacred times and seasons designated in the liturgical year. The
liturgical year consists of liturgical season which recall and celebrate various events in the life of our Lord Jesus
Christ. The mystery of Jesus Christ which is unfolded through the cycle of the liturgical year calls us to live His
mystery in our own lives. The liturgical year is made up of six periods, namely:
 Advent which is the season of four weeks of preparation before the celebration of Jesus’ birth.
During advent we prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. Advent also prepares
us for the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas. Advent comes from the Latin word “ad
venire” which means “to come to.” It begins the Church’s liturgical year.
 Christmas Time wherein we recall the Nativity of Jesus Christ and his manifestation to the people
of the world. Second to Easter, the Christmas is one of the most important days of the Church yea.
During the Christmas season, we commemorate the “fest of the incarnation” or “the feast of God
becoming flesh.” The Christmas season begins with the vigil masses on Christmas eve and
concludes with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
 Lent or Lenten season which is a six-week season of penance before Easter. The Lenten seasons
start every year on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. A “Visita Iglesia” or “Seven
Churches Visitation” is a Lenten tradition wherein seven churches or religious sites are visited by
the pious to pray the Stations of the Cross. Traditionally, the Visita Iglesia is done during Holy
Thursday. In preparation for Easter, Catholics can also pray, do penance, go for confession,
practice almsgiving, and exercise self-denial.
 Sacred Paschal Triduum which are considered as the holiest “Three Days” of the Church’s year
wherein we recall the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. From the evening of Holy
Thursday to Easter Sunday, the Church celebrates the Easter Triduum which is the summit of the
liturgical year. While it is three calendar days, the Easter Triduum is considered liturgically as
“one day” of unfolding for us the unity of Christ’s Paschal Mystery.
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Good Friday Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, and
the Easter Vigil Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord are the liturgical services that take place the
Sacred Paschal Triduum.
 Easter Time, which is the season, composed of 50 days of joyful celebration off the Lord’s
resurrection from the dead and His sending forth of the Holy Spirit. The term Easter came from the
Old English meaning “East.” Just like every morning where the sun rises from the East, Easter
reminds us of our light and our hope who is Jesus Christ. Easter is the celebration of the Lord’s
resurrection from the dead, culminating in his Ascension to the Father and the sending of the Holy
Spirit upon the Church. Easter Sunday to the second Sunday of Easter is called the “Octave of
Easter” or “Eight Days” which allows us to celebrate the Easter joy. During Easter time, the
Paschal candle is kept near the ambo and lit during liturgical celebrations.
 Ordinary Time which is divided into two sections: one span of 4-8 weeks after Christmas Time
and another that lasts about six months after Easter Time. In Ordinary Time, Catholics consider the
fullness of Jesus’s teachings and works among His people.
The new liturgical year begins on the first Sunday of Advent which also marks the transition from
one lectionary cycle to the next. We have three lectionary cycles represented by the letters A, B and C.
During the year A cycle, the Gospel according to Matthew is the primary Gospel that is used for the
readings. In year B, the Gospel according to Mark is read while in year C the Gospel according to Luke is
proclaimed. The Gospel according to John is proclaimed on Sundays in each one of the years.
On the weekdays of the Ordinary Time, there is a two-year cycle numbered I and II. Year I
readings are for the years that end in odd numbers (i.e. 2015, 2017, 2019) while Year II readings are for the
years that end in even numbers (i.e. 2016, 2018, 2020).
The lectionary cycles also allow a devout Catholic who attends the Holy Mass every day for three
years to listen to the word of God and read most of the Holy Bible.
During the liturgical year, the Church also celebrates solemnities, feasts and
memorials to commemorate special events or persons that are highly revered by the Catholic Church.
Evaluation:
I. Multiple Choice
Instruction: Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
1. This refers to the season that covers the four weeks of preparation before Christmas.
A. Advent B. Ordinary Time C. Christmas D. Sacred Paschal Triduum
2. This refers to the sacred time that is composed of 50 days of joyful celebration of the Lord’s resurrection
from the dead.
A. Lent B. Ordinary Time C. Easter D. Sacred Paschal Triduum
3. We have lectionary cycles so that ___________________________________.

A. Catholics would be more familiar with the text of the Bible
B. The Gospel according to John will be familiar to the faithful.
C. The faithful will always have new Gospel readings to look forward to.
D. The Synoptic Gospels will be known to all Mass goers.
4. This refers to the beginning of the new liturgical year.

A. First Sunday of Advent C. Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King of
the Universe
B. First Sunday in Ordinary Time D. Christmas
5. During this season in the liturgical year, we remember and celebrate “God becoming man.”
A. Advent B. Ordinary Time C. Christmas Time D. Sacred Paschal Triduum
6. This feast of the Virgin Mary is celebrated during the season of Advent and commemorates the Blessed
Virgin Mary being free from the original sin from the very moment of her conception in the womb of
her mother.
A. Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord C. Solemnity of the Assumption
B. Feast of the Immaculate Conception D. Solemnity of Mary Mother God
7. This feast of the virgin Mary commemorates the end of her earthly life and being assumed body and soul
into heavenly glory.
A. Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God C. Feast of Immaculate Conception
B. Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord D. Solemnity of the Assumption
8. Which of the following is not required among Catholics in the celebration of liturgical seasons and
sacred times?
A. Gift-giving and the practice of charitable acts
B. Flogging and being crucified on a cross
C. Confession and corporal acts of mercy
D. Active participation in the Holy Mass
9. The Ordinary Time in the liturgical year is meant for us to ____________________________.

A. Relax after fasting and doing penance during the Lenten season
B. Reflect more deeply on the teaching of Jesus Christ and live it out in our daily lives
C. Prepare for the season of Christmas
D. Remember the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus
10. The Sacred Paschal Triduum allow us to _________________________.

A. Recall the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus
B. Actively participate in the unfolding of Christ’s Paschal Mystery
C. Receive spiritual graces from the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Good Friday Celebration of the Lord’s
Passion, and the Easter Vigil Mass of the Resurrection
D. All the above
Rubrics
Content 5
Organization 5
Grammar 10
Total 20
II. Essay
Instruction: Answer the following questions substantially in not less than 3 sentences.
1. Describe how you can fully benefit from the liturgy and the sacraments of the liturgical seasons and
sacred times.
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2. Describe how our life parallel to the six liturgical periods and how our knowledge, experience, and love
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My Task:
In a ½ Illustration board make a poster that show the liturgical seasons of the
Church. Then, explain your poster in not less than 10 sentences.
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Content 15
Grammar 10
Creativity 5
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Opening of God
Jesus said: “But the hour is
coming, and is even now here,
when the true worshipers will
worship the Father in spirit and
truth; for that is the kind of
worshippers the Father wants.
God is Spirit, and those who
worship him must worship in
spirit, and truth.”
John 4:23-24
LESSON 3
TOPICS:
 Opening to God
o Prayer: Personal Faith-Relating to God
Authentic Christian Prayer
INTRODUCTION:
Our personal relationship with God is more important than anything else. The heart of this relationship
is prayer, which is also the primary way that we foster and maintain it. Prayer as the Catechism explains: is the
raising of one’s mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God. (CCC 2559). Whether
spoken or unspoken, prayer is that privileged communication which each person shares with his or her Creator
Prayer is something that we learn and it is also a gift from God. It is a combination of our own personal
effort and the work of God within us. It establishes a real communion with God that forms into the relationship
intended by him each one of us. If we begin by doing what we can and ask him for help, he will help us
although sometimes in ways that we may not at first understand. Developing a prayer life can only happen if
one makes time for the Lord each day, also, the Scriptures are usually in teach.
LEARNING TARGETS

 Describe the nature of prayer.
 Appreciate prayer as a way to forge a loving, conscious, and personal relationship with God.
 Respond to the call of the Church to help people who are in the “periphery.”
My Task:
In a formatted bond paper (to be attached in this module) make your own personal
prayer.
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Activity 1
Instruction: Analyze the picture given below and make an interpretation of your own about
what you see in the pictures.
Activity 2
Instruction: Answer the following

questions.
1. What do you think is the importance of prayer for the current situation we are facing?
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Content 5
Organization 3
Grammar 2
Total 10
Activity 3
Instruction: Fill in the Graphic Organizer by putting the importance of prayer.
PRAYER
TEACHING MIND:
PRAYER: PERSONAL FAITH-RELATING TO GOD

The National Catechetical Directory of the Philippines (NDCP, 321) tells us that prayer is personal faith-
relating to God. Through Christian prayer, we forge a loving, conscious, personal relationship with God, our all-
loving, good Father, who has adopted us through His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in the Holy Spirit. When we
are fully aware of our relationship with God, and graced by the Holy Spirit, we actively take part in what St.
Teresa of Avila describes as “an intimate conversation with God who we know loves us.
Prayer necessitates from us a clear understanding of WHO GOD IS and WHO WE ARE. The Catechism
for Filipino Catholics (CFC, 1476) tells us that prayer can be an adoration of our creator who calls us to become
His children. Prayer can be also being an act of contrition of forgiveness from our divine Savior for all our sins.
Furthermore, prayer can be thanksgiving for all the blessing that we have received. We can also pray for our
needs and the needs of others through petition prayers or consecrate our thoughts, words, and actions to God
through offertory prayers. Basic prayers, therefore, can be adoration, thanksgiving, petition, contrition, and
offering. Such prayers emanate from our deepest selves and inspired by God’s Holy Spirit. The Catechism of
the catholic Church succinctly describes prayer as the very life of our hearts and souls to which the Holy Spirit
gives life. It must then be made clear that we are able to pray not because we can but because of God’ grace.
CFC (1479) proclaims: “Our Christian prayer, then, is not something we do on our own power ‘for God,’ as it
were, but a precious gift to us by the Spirit.
AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN PRAYER

The Catechism for Filipino Catholics (1480) tells us that authentic prayer is always rooted in the heart
and related to the neighbor in loving compassion and service. Christian prayer is directly addressed to God
while involving an intrinsic relation to one’s neighbor (CFC, 1481). Our prayer therefore is two-fold: it is to
God and for others.
If we are to inculcate an authentic prayer-life, we need to understand the nature and method of prayer.
CFC (1565) tells us that, as to its nature, Christian prayer is personal communion with God our Father, through
Jesus Christ in the Spirit, within the Church, centered around the Eucharistic Table, in our pilgrimage of faith,
hope, and loving service of neighbor.
As to its method, Christian prayer is grounded in Sacred Scripture and the Church’s liturgy, actively
drawing in our concrete human context, and consciously seeking to follow the Spirit’s movement guiding us to
personal spiritual growth and communal faith-commitment.
Authentic Christian prayer, therefore, is “personal” (graced by the Holy Spirit we intimately converse
with God who loves us), communal” (we pray with the other members of the Church through the sacred
liturgies and sacramental worship), and a faith-commitment” to serve our neighbors specially the “least, the last
and the forgotten.
Evaluation:
I. Modified True or False

Instruction: Write T if the statement is True and F if the statement is False. If the statement is False, correct
the underlined word/phase to make it true. Kindly, use the space provided.
_______1. The Holy Spirit grants us the grace to pray. _________________________________.
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_______4. Christian prayer is something we do on our own power for God.
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_______5. Basic prayers can be adoration, thanksgiving, petition, praying novenas, and
offerings. ________________________________________.
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_______7. Our prayers come from our intellect and inspired by God’s Holy Spirit.
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_______8. Prayer can also an act of petition for forgiveness from our divine Savior for all our sins.
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_______10. The popular symbols in the liturgical celebrations reminds us to put into action our
faith. ________________________________________.
II. Construction
Instruction: Construct a meaningful prayer for the world
PRAYER FOR THE WORLD

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Discernment of Spirits
“Beloved, do not believe every
spirit, but test the spirits to see
whether they are from God, for
may false prophets have gone
out into the world.”
1 John 4:1
LESSON 4
TOPICS:
 Discernment of Spirits
o Consolation, Desolation, and How Spirit
o Discernment of Spirits
o Ora et Labora (Work and Prayer)
INTRODUCTION:
Discernment of spirits is the interpretation of what St. Ignatius Loyola called

the “motions of the soul.” These interior movements consist of thoughts,
imaginings, emotions, inclinations, desires, feelings, repulsions, and
attractions. Spiritual discernment of spirits involves becoming sensitive to
these movements, reflecting on them, and understanding where they come
from and where they lead us.
LEARNING TARGETS

 Understand that human persons need to discern the spirits in their lives and decide to
avoid sin and serve God.
 Appreciate the Holy Spirit, which is active in their lives,
 Respond to the challenge of catechizing the members of their school community.
My Story
Ora Et Labora (Work and Prayer)
“Teach me how to pray,”

The young man told the Master.
“Please show me the way.”
The Master replied:

“The truth that you are seeking
Now you will find.”
“Two men prayed for rain,

But only one plowed his field;
Now who has more faith?”
“Two students prayed,

But only one read her books;
Who will pass the test?”
“Two sons prayed for work,

But only one looked for it,
Now who will be hired?”
“Two girls prayed for friends,

Only one was sweet and kind;
Now who will be loved?”
The young man then knew

What his Master was saying:
We must pray and act.
Linkage
The Master showed to the young man that prayer must be accompanied with good works. While it
is good to pray to God for our needs, we must also act so that we can have food on our table, earn good
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gave us intelligence and
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capable bodies to live well and His grace allows us to pursue a purpose-driven Organization
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Activity 1
1. What do you think is the message of the poem?

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Activity 2
Instruction: Research on the internet about St. Ignatious of Loyola. Then list down the traits of St. Ignatious you
want also to attain and list down also the learning from the life of St. Ignatious.
St. Ignatious of Loyola
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Teaching Mind:
CONSOLATION, DESOLATION, AND HOW SPIRITS WORK

St. Ignatious of Loyola noted that the dense complex of motives and actions either move us toward or
pull as away from God, we experience “consolation.” “Consolation” allows us to focus outside and beyond
ourselves, shows us where God is active in our lives and where He is leading. It also releases new energy in us.
We are “on fire” with God’s love and feel impelled to praise, love, and serve God and help others. Spiritual
consolation encourages and facilitates a deep sense of gratitude for God’s faithfulness, mercy, and
companionship in our li. On the other hand, when we experience “desolation” we focus on ourselves,
experience darkness or turmoil in our souls and are bombarded by temptations. We delve deeper into negative
feelings, give up on things that are important to us, and ultimately pull away from God.
The First Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians tells us: We have not received the spirit of the world. But
the Spirit who comes from God and, through him, we understand what God in his goodness has given us. (1 Cor
2:12). The Spirit who comes from God grants us the grace to receive love, joy, and peace in our lives while the
evil spirit characteristically brings confusion, doubt, and disgust.

Hence, a person who lives in God’s grace experience love, joy, and peace while those who lives in sin
struggle with confusion, doubt, and disgust. However, it is also possible for a person who is seriously serving
God to experience desolation brought by the evil spirit. The evil spirit’s intent is to lead the person away from
God by stirring up anxiety, false sadness, needless confusion, frustration, and other obstacles. In the same vein,
people who live a life of sin can be disturbed and shaken up by the good spirit. The purpose of good spirit is to
make the person unhappy with sinful way of life and experience conversion. However, the evil spirit wants
sinful people to continue in their confusion and darkness. So, the evil spirit tries to make them complacent,
content, and satisfied with their distractions and pleasures.
DISCERNMENT OF SPIRITS
We can do some basic practice that will allow us to discern the spirits in our lives. When we have made
a decision to avoid sin and serve God but after a while experience desolation, we must persevere and remain
faithful. It is the evil spirit who brings confusion and doubt to pull us away from God. When we are feeling
down and wallow in self-pity and negativity, it would serve us well to pray a little more and ask for God’s
grace. It is also possible that we experience a sudden consolation and love for God. In such instance, we can be
assured that a good spirit is moving in our lives and has brought us love, joy, and peace. However, if there
comes a time when we are thinking or praying and then become consoled or disconsolate, we must
courageously test such movements and humbly pray for God’s grace so that we may discern if the spirit is good
or evil. We must grapple with the key question: Where is the movement coming from and where is it leading
me?” We must acknowledge that spiritual consolation does not always mean happiness and that spiritual
desolation does not always mean sadness. There will be times when an experience of sadness becomes a
moment of conversion and intimacy with God ( a person realizes his or her sinfulness, begs for God’s mercy,
and strives to have an intimate relationship with God). The lives of the saints have shown that human suffering
can be moments of great grace, too. Similarly, peace or happiness can be illusory if these feeling are helping us
avoid the changes we need to make (A sinful person continues with his or her wicked ways because he or she is
happy and satisfied).
The discernment of spirits is a challenging task. It will require maturity, inner quiet, and the ability to
reflect. For young people, it is helpful to practice discernment of spirits with the assistance of a spiritual
director.
The Catechism for Filipino Catholics tells us that our culture is replete with all kinds of spirits but we
are confused about them and how they act. We are then called to pay attention to the discernment of spirits and
put the spirits to a test to see if they are from God. CFC (1272) also tells us that if we want to learn about the
Holy Spirit, we have to focus on how the Spirit is active in our lives. We can do this by reflecting upon our own
thoughts and feelings, how we relate with our friends and family, and our social life in the community and
parish. Furthermore, we can experience the Spirit in prayer. Lastly, the CFC tells us that: We discern the Spirit
by relating to Jesus Christ, in Holy Scripture as interpreted in Catholic Tradition, in our personal prayer,
devotions, and especially in the Church’s liturgical worship and moral witness of loving service.
Evaluation:
I. Identification
Instruction: Read the following statements and write the correct answer on the space provide.
___________________1. This refers to “a kind of movement that eventually drives a person to act.
___________________2. This facilitates a deep sense of gratitude for God’s faithfulness, mercy, and
companionship in our life.
___________________3. This refers to what we feel when we go deeper into negative feelings, give up on
things that are important to us and ultimately pull away from God.
___________________4. This refers to the spirit that comes God and grants us the grace to receive love,
joy, and peace in our lives.
___________________5. This refers to the spirit that brings confusion, doubt, and disgust.
___________________6. This refers to what we do when we reflect and ask ourselves, “Where is the
movement coming from and where is it leading me?”
___________________7. These people have shown that human suffering can also be moments of grace.
___________________8. This person can help us in discerning spirits and assist us in our journey towards
spiritual maturity.
___________________9. These refer to what a person feels and experience when he or she is imbued with
the Holy Spirit.
__________________10. This refer to how we should live if we truly we adhere to the Holy Spirit.
II. Essay
Instruction: Answer the following question given below.
1. Describe how a young adult like you can fully benefit from the discernment of spirits.
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2. How can you explain “discernment of spirits to a Grade 10 student?
In a formatted bond paper (to be attached in this module) make a reflection paper with
regards to your learning of the lesson.
Rubrics
Content 10
My Task:
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“And Peter said to them, “Repent

and be baptized every one of you
in the name of Jesus Christ for the
forgiveness of your sins, and you
will receive the gift of the Holy
Spirit”
Acts 2:38
LESSON 5
TOPICS:
 Effective Signs of Invisible Realities
o The Last Leaf
o The Sacraments Defined
o Nature of Sacraments
INTRODUCTION:
God’s Story Is Our Story Is the Church’s Story….

and the sacraments are the means through which we can experience this. We all
know how life-giving and transforming it is to hear good news and more so when it is
delivered with a delighted hug and celebrated with a gathering of family and friends.
The sacraments of the Church are among greatest means through which we hear the
best of ‘good news’ and are touched and embraced by God in ways which lead us to
life.
LEARNING TARGETS

 Understand that the sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and
entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us.
 Appreciate the grace that they receive from Jesus Christ.
 Respond to the challenge of living their lives in imitation of Christ and spread the
word about the nature of sacraments.
My Story
The Last Lift
Once there were two patients who shared the same hospital room. The first patient often received
visitors and had a cheerful disposition. The second patient mostly kept to himself and hardly had any visitors.
Seeing that they were both stuck on their beds and having gone through all other activities to pass the time,
the first patient decided to befriend the second one.
However, the efforts of the first patient to strike a conversation with the second patient fell on deaf
ears. The second patient was disconsolate. Despite the second patient’s discouraging reaction, the first patient
decided to continue with the one-way conversation. This annoyed the second patient although he remained
quiet.
The second patient thought, Sooner or later this guy will get tired of talking and after that he would
leave me alone.
Days and weeks went by and the first patient continued with his cheerful disposition. He kept on
sharing with the second patient his life, dreams, inspirations. He even talked about all the wonderful things
that he would do once he got out of the hospital.
The second patient never appreciated what the first patient was doing but he remained quiet. He
thought, At least he keeps me entertained. Some of his stories are pretty interesting.
One summer day, the first patient shared the second patient a thought-provoking story. He told the
second patient: Do you see that tree by the window? Only when the last leaf on that tree falls should you
give up hope. As long as you see a single leaf hanging by the branch of that tree, it means that you should
never give up. You should hold on to life, just like that remaining leaf!
The second patient looked at the first patient and smiled.
The second patient thought, “We are here stuck on our hospital beds and this guy thinks about a tree.
He is really out of his mind!
The day that the first patient told his “friend” the story about the last leaf was actually the last time that
the second patient saw him.
The second patient thought, perhaps he was moved to another room or transferred to another hospital. At
least I can get some peace and quiet!
Unfortunately, the health of the second patient got worse. That summer was the most difficult for him.
There were days that the pain was so intolerable that he fancied the idea of just giving up. His dire situation
made him impatient and irritable. Yet, when all hope seemed lost, he looked out of the hospital window and
focused on the tree. Somehow the tree gives him comfort and consolation.
After a few more weeks, the situation of the second patient got worse. He was weak and felt like dying.
But, whenever he looked out of the window and saw the tree, the remaining embers of hope and inspiration in
his heart were stirred. He cannot give up! Just like the leaves that were hanging by the branch of that tree, he
too must hang on to life.
By the season of fall, the second patient started to recover his health. Soon, he was able to move his body
and sit on his bed. At last after days of waiting, his doctor gave him a clean bill of health. Upon hearing this, he
rushed towards the window to see closely the tree and the last leaf. When he was just about a few inches from
the window, he was surprised to see that the tree has actually lost all of its leaves. The solitary leaf that he was
seeing across the room was actually a painting.
The doctor noticed his puzzlement and told him, “Your friend asked somebody to paint that leaf on the
window. He said that it will help you get better.
The second patient smiled and said a prayer for his friend.
Linkage
The two patients had a unique relationship. Even though the second patient was not warm and
friendly, the first patient chose to make the best out of their dismal situation and opened-up to the second
patient. The turning point of their story was the “message of hope” given by the first patient to the
second which became an invaluable source of strength and inspiration. The tree and theRubricslast leaf were a
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hope. Just like the story,
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the lesson on the nature of sacraments elucidates how sacrament are “effective signs of invisible
realities. Organization 5
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Activity 1
1. Describe why the first patient was cheerful while the second one was morose. Can we say that we have
the power to choose our reactions to our life situations?
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2. Describe the relationship of the first patient and the second patient. Do you think despite the one-way
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Activity 2
Instruction: How will you keep your hope in our current situation were facing? Write your answer inside
the tree of hope.
TREE OF HOPE
Teaching Mind:
THE SACRAMENTS DEFINED
What are sacraments? The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us: the sacraments are efficacious
signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us.
Efficacious sign means that the sacrament that is performed by the minister or a priest, effects in us the invisible
reality that t signifies. Take for example the visible sign of water during baptism. Water indicates cleansing.
Hence, when water is poured on a person during the sacrament of baptism, he or she experiences the cleansing
of the flesh. As an efficacious sign, baptism cleanses the person’s sin by the invisible reality of Christ’s
sanctifying grace.
We also profess that the sacraments were instituted by Christ (CFC, 1114). The Catechism for Filipino
Catholics tells us: Christ, the eternal Word made flesh, is the visible sign, the sacrament of God. Hence, we
believe that the mysteries of Christ’s life are the foundations of what he would henceforth dispense in the
sacraments, through the ministers of Church.
Through the sacraments, we receive God’s grace which is a free and undeserved gift from God through
Jesus Christ. Grace allows us to respond to God’s call to be his children. In living our lives according to the will
of God, we can become partakers of the divine nature and of eternal life.
NATURE OF SACRAMENTS
 All the sacraments are related to Christ. It is Jesus Christ who instituted the sacraments and it is from the
mysteries of His life that the power of the sacraments originates. The sacraments are powers that come
forth from the body of Christ and actions of the Holy Spirit in the Church.
 All the sacraments are related to the Church. It is the Church that discerned the seven sacraments
instituted by the Lord. It is through that Church that the sacrament of Christ’s actions works, and it is
also the Church that manifests and communicates to men the mystery of communion with God.
 All the sacraments are related to faith in God. The sacraments are prepared for by the word of God
(scripture) and faith (belief). Hence, the sacraments pre-suppose faith if the person who receives it
desires to fully benefit from it, be sanctified, build up the Body of Christ, and give worship to God.
Also, since the Church’s faith precedes the faith of the believer, the law of prayer then is the law of
faith. This means that no sacramental rite may be modified or manipulated at the will of the minster or
the community.
 All the sacraments are related to salvation. The sacraments are efficacious (counter the grace they
signify) because it is Jesus Christ who is at work in the sacraments: it is Jesus Christ who acts in His
sacraments in order to communicate the grace that each sacraments signifies. Because this, the
sacraments act ex opera operato which means that “the sacraments are not wrought by the righteousness
of either the celebrant or the recipient but by the power of God. Thus, the sacraments are necessary for
salvation because through them, we receive “sacramental grace.” The grace of the Holy Spirit, given by
the Lord Jesus Christ, allows us to partake in the divine nature by living in union with Him.
 All the sacraments are related to eternal life. The sacraments anticipate eternal life and through them, we
receive the guarantee of our inheritance to eternal life. The Catechism of the Catholic Church cites St.
Thomas Aquinas who summed up the various aspects of sacramental signs: Therefore, a sacrament is a
sign that commemorates what precedes it- Christ’s Passion; demonstrates what is accomplished in us
through Christ’s Passion- grace; and prefigures what that Passion pledges to us- future glory.
Evaluation:
I. Modified True or False.

Instruction: Read the following statements. In the space provided, write T if the statement is True and F if it
is False. If the statement is False, change the underlined word/phase to make the statement True.
_______1. The sacraments were instituted by the Church. _____________________
_______2. The power of the sacraments originates from the minister or priest.
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_______3. There are six sacraments from which we can receive God’s grace. ____________
_______4. A Christian must receive all the sacraments in order for him of her to be saved.
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_______5. The sacraments do not guarantee our inheritance to eternal life. ______________
_______6. The recipient of the sacrament must have faith so as to receive God’s grace.
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_______7. Ex opera operato which means that the sacrament is performed by the power of God.
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_______8. All sacraments are related to the Church. _________________________
_______9. Jesus Christ is God’s sacrament. __________________________________
_______10. God’s “grace” can be earned by prayers and charitable acts.
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II. Essay
Instruction: Answer the following questions substantially in not less than 3 sentences.
1. Give three concrete examples that show how the sacraments are related to the church.
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In a ¼ Illustration board, select from the seven sacraments that you want to make a poster.
Then explain why you chose to draw that sacrament.
Rubrics
Content 15
Organization 10 My Task:
Creativity 5
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POST-ASSESSMENT
I. Identification: Kindly write on the space provided the term described by the statement.
________________________1. This refers to what we receive from the sacraments which are necessary for our
salvation.
________________________2. This refers to what the sacraments pre-suppose if we want to fully benefit from
it.
________________________3. This refers to the act of giving of praise and thanksgiving to God through
rituals.
_______________________4. This refers to the one who truly offers the eternal sacrifice in the Holy Eucharist.
_______________________5. This phrase means that “the sacrament is not wrought by the righteousness of
either the celebrant or the recipient but by the power of God.”
II. Matching Type: Match the liturgical seasons on Column A with their meaning on Column B.
Column A Column B
_______1. Sacred Paschal Triduum A. Six-week period of penance before Easter.
_______2. Easter Time B. Four weeks of preparation before the celebration of Jesus’s
birth
_______3. Advent C. Visit of the Magi
_______4. Christmas Time D. Recalls the Nativity of Jesus Christ and his manifestation to
the people of the world.
_______5. Lent E. Recalls the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus

F. 50 days of joyful celebration of the Lord’s resurrection from
the dead and sending forth of the Holy Spirit
III. Multiple Choice: Choose the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
_______1. On the Liturgical Year cycle A, the Gospel readings are taken from _______.
A. Matthew B. Mark C. Luke D. John
_______2. How many years’ cycle is there for the Sunday readings in Ordinary Time?
A. One B. Two C. Five D. None of the above
_______3. Ex opera operato means ___________.

A. That Christ is present in the sacraments
B. That the power of the sacraments come from God
C. That we receive God’s grace despite our human weakness
D. All the above
_______4. Which Solemnity of Mary is celebrated every December 8?

A. Immaculate Conception C. Annunciation of the Lord
B. Mother of God D. Assumption
_______5. In the Philippines, the following are considered as significant gains in the liturgy except
A. Masses celebrated using the vernacular language
B. Local hymns written and put to music
C. Crucifixion of devotees during Lent
D. “Misa ng Sambayanang Pilipino”
IV. Table Completion: On Column A is the list of the sacred seasons in our liturgical calendar. On
column B, write two popular symbols that best represents the sacred season. On column C, write two
specific actions that you can do with your friends or family to celebrate or actively participate in the
sacred season.
Column A Column B Column C
Advent
1._________________________ 1._________________________
2._________________________ 2._________________________
Christmas Time 1._________________________ 1._________________________
2._________________________ 2._________________________
Lent
1._________________________ 1._________________________
2._________________________ 2._________________________
Sacred Paschal Triduum

1._________________________ 1._________________________
2._________________________ 2._________________________
Easter Time
1._________________________ 1._________________________
2._________________________ 2._________________________
Ordinary Time
1._________________________ 1._________________________
2._________________________ 2._________________________
V. Essay: Answer the following questions.
1. How can you help your siblings understand that Christ is present in all of the sacraments?
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2. What activity can you suggest to your parish priest that will increase the love and appreciation of the
youth for the sacraments?
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VI. Collaborative Task
Task: Salt and Light: An Open Letter to Young Christians
Goal: The goal is to write a one-page open letter addressed to the young Christians of today.
Role: You are a Christian who wants to inspire young Christians to actively participate in sacred liturgy and
prayer.
Partner: Your partner will be chosen by your teacher.
Situation: The challenge involves writing one-page open letter that will inspire young Christians to actively
participate in sacred liturgy and prayer. The letter should include salient ideas about sacred liturgy and prayer
based from the lessons. The Liturgy as the Exercise of the Priestly Office of Jesus Christ, Sacred Seasons,
Opening to God, Discernment of Spirits, and Effective Signs of Invisible Realities.
Product: A one-page open letter that will inspire young Christians to actively participate in sacred liturgy and
prayer. You will give the letter to your chosen partner at the same Grade level, ask him or her to read it, and
share his or her thoughts about it.
Standards: Your letter must meet the standards set on the rubric.
Remember: The task must be documented.

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COMMISSION ON DIOCESAN SCHOOLS

SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION

“The Liturgy as Exercise of

“On the first day of the week,

At the end of the lesson, you are required to do the following…

The Liturgy Defined

CHRIST IN THE LITURGY

THE EUCHARIST: SOURCE AND SUMMIT OF CHURCH LIFE

_____________3. In the Eucharist, we commemorate Jesus Christ’s death, resurrection, and

_____________9. Christ is always present in His Church, especially in the liturgical

Instruction: Answer the following questions. Explain every question substantially.

At the end of the lesson, you are required to do the following…

The Great Gift

Instruction: Answer the following questions.

3. What is the great gift described in the story?

THE LITURGICAL CALENDAR

Instruction: Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.

3. We have lectionary cycles so that ___________________________________.

4. This refers to the beginning of the new liturgical year.

9. The Ordinary Time in the liturgical year is meant for us to ____________________________.

10. The Sacred Paschal Triduum allow us to _________________________.

At the end of the lesson, you are required to do the following…

Instruction: Answer the following

Instruction: Fill in the Graphic Organizer by putting the importance of prayer.

PRAYER: PERSONAL FAITH-RELATING TO GOD

AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN PRAYER

I. Modified True or False

_______1. The Holy Spirit grants us the grace to pray. _________________________________.

_______2. Authentic Christian prayers entail good works. __________________________.

_______3. Christian prayer is centered around the Eucharistic Table. ____________________

_______4. Christian prayer is something we do on our own power for God.

_______6. Liturgical celebrations have popular symbols. ____________________________.

_______9. Our faith-commitment impels us to serve our neighbors. ________________________

Instruction: Construct a meaningful prayer for the world

PRAYER FOR THE WORLD

Discernment of spirits is the interpretation of what St. Ignatius Loyola called

At the end of the lesson, you are required to do the following…

Ora Et Labora (Work and Prayer)

“Teach me how to pray,”

The Master replied:

“Two men prayed for rain,

“Two students prayed,

“Two sons prayed for work,

“Two girls prayed for friends,

The young man then knew

Instruction: Answer the following questions.

1. What do you think is the message of the poem?

CONSOLATION, DESOLATION, AND HOW SPIRITS WORK

evil spirit characteristically brings confusion, doubt, and disgust.

Instruction: Answer the following question given below.

“And Peter said to them, “Repent

God’s Story Is Our Story Is the Church’s Story….

At the end of the lesson, you are required to do the following…

THE SACRAMENTS DEFINED

I. Modified True or False.

_______1. The sacraments were instituted by the Church. _____________________

_______8. All sacraments are related to the Church. _________________________

_______9. Jesus Christ is God’s sacrament. __________________________________

_______10. God’s “grace” can be earned by prayers and charitable acts.

_______1. Sacred Paschal Triduum A. Six-week period of penance before Easter.

_______3. Advent C. Visit of the Magi

_______5. Lent E. Recalls the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus

_______3. Ex opera operato means ___________.

_1. The Holy Spirit grants us the grace to pray. ___________________________.

_2. Authentic Christian prayers entail good works. ____________________.

_3. Christian prayer is centered around the Eucharistic Table. ______________

_6. Liturgical celebrations have popular symbols. ______________________.

_9. Our faith-commitment impels us to serve our neighbors. __________________

_1. The sacraments were instituted by the Church. _______________

_8. All sacraments are related to the Church. ___________________

_9. Jesus Christ is God’s sacrament. ____________________________

_3. Ex opera operato means _____.

Christmas Time 1._ 1._