Republic of the Philippines

ADepartment of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS PROVINCE
TAYSAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
TAYSAN, SAN JOSE, BATANGAS
WEEKLY HOME LEARNING PLAN FOR THE SECOND SEMESTER (FOURTH QUARTER)
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS AND BELIEF SYSTEMS
WEE DATE LEARNING LEARNING TASKS MODE OF
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4 June Analyze the brief Use yellow paper/bond paper in answering the learning tasks. Have the
14-18 history, core I. Introduction parent
teachings, This learning material is prepared for you to have a better understanding of the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices, and related hand-in the
fundamental issues of Confucianism. output of
beliefs, practices, At the end of this learning material, you should be able to: the learners
and 1. Identify the sacred scriptures of Confucianism. to the
related issues of 2. Explain the worship and observances of Confucianism. teacher
Confucianism. 3. Discuss the beliefs and doctrines of Confucianism. with the
II. Development help of
Pretest barangay
Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on your yellow paper/bond paper. representati
1. The Five Classics are a group of books which was regarded as early Confucianism’s basic texts. Which of the following is a collection of sayings and ideas ve
attributed to Confucius?
A. Book of Poetry B. Analects C. Classic of Rites D. Book of Change For some
2. Which of the following is NOT a Confucian doctrine or belief? students
A. Belief in angels and devils B. The Five Constant C. Rectification of names D. Filial Piety who have
3. The Book of Rites recorded the rituals practice by the Chinese. Which particular rites signifies that a young person has reached the marriageable age and could internet
join different activities as an adult? connections
A. Coming of Age Rites B. Marriage Ceremonies C. Mourning Rites D. Sacrificial Rituals , they can
4. How can Ren or benevolence be achieved by the Confucians? send it
A. Earning a doctorate degree C. Keeping one’s word and being faithful online.
B. Following the guide to human relationships D. Extending one’s filial love for parents and siblings
5. What is considered as the source of life, valued for its significance in the natural world and for sustaining life of Confucianism?
A. Fire B. Wood C. Earth D. Water

CONFUCIANISM emphasizes the ethical dimension of the world, it gives primary attention to human relationship, thus advocating social
values and ideals which should serve as the foundation of Chinese society.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The proliferation of Chinese classical thought happened within the reign of the Zhou dynasty, the second historical dynasty in China.
During the Zhou period, technological growth led to trading development, which led to a remarkable increase in wealth. Iron became
common in China in the fifth century B.C.E. and had replaced bronze as material for weapons, as well as agricultural tools such as the ox-
drawn plow, which in turn led to agricultural revolution in China. The name China would come from the Ch’in, the first to create an
imperial Chinese identity.
SYMBOLS

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 The scholar, as represented by the Chinese symbol above (the ru), is an important symbol in Confucianism. It contains the symbol of a person, as well as the
character for need or desire.
Water is one of the five important elements in Chinese philosophy, alongside wood, fire, earth, and metal. Water is considered as the source of life, valued for its
significance in the natural world and for sustaining life.
SACRED SCRIPTURESHE: THE CONFUCIAN CLASSICS
 Book of Changes - Also known as the I-Ching, the Book of Changes is believed to have existed at the time of Confucius and is the oldest of the Classics. It
focuses on short predictions following a type of divination called cleromancy.
 Book of History - Also known as the Book of Documents or Shangshu, attributed to Confucius by early scholars. It is composed of speeches (or prose) of
royalty and ministers mainly from the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
 Book of Poetry - also known as the Book of Songs/Odes/Shijing, is a collection of three hundred and five songs compiled around 600 B.C.E. which includes
four sections
 Classic of Rite - Originally the Three Li/Three Rites/San Li, the Classic of Rites is a compilation of ceremonial rituals, administration, and social forms of the
Zhou Dynasty.
 Analects - or Lunyu (“conversations” or “sayings”), is also known as the Analects of Confucius. It is a collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the Chinese
philosopher Confucius and his contemporaries
These are some of the saying of Confucius:
A. Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
B. It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.
C. When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals; adjust the action steps.
D. Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
E. I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
F. Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
G. Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.
BELIEFS/DOCTRINES
Perhaps Confucius is more often celebrated for his Golden Rule: “Do not do unto others what you would not have them do unto you.” Found in the Analects,
this saying teaches the ethics of mutuality and reciprocity.
 BELIEF IN TIAN - When you have offended against Heaven, there is nowhere you can turn to in your prayers.” (Analects 3.13) This is one of the passages in
the Analects which shows Kung Fuzi’s idea of Tian or heaven.
 RECTIFICATION OF NAMES - Confucius believed that to return to the ancient Dao, people must play their assigned roles in society. This was later called
the rectification of names, or zhengming, The Five Relationships include: 1) ruler-subject; 2) father-son; 3) husband-wife; 4) elder and younger brother; and 5)
friend and friend.
 HUMAN NATURE AS ORIGINALLY GOOD OR EVIL
 THE FIVE CONSTANTS - also known as the Five Classical Virtues, or Wuchang, are the five most important Confucian ethics mentioned in the Analects
and the Book of Mencius. These include the following: ren or benevolence; yi or righteousness; li or propriety; zhi or knowledge/wisdom; and xin or fidelity.
o Yi or righteousness – can be achieved by having the moral disposition to do good, which can only be possible after recognizing what is right and
good.
o Li or propriety – considered as the concrete guide to human action and social order, it can be achieved by following the guide to human relationship
(rectification of names, doctrines of the means, the five relationships).
o Zhi or knowledge/wisdom- can be achieved by knowing what is right and what is wrong, which innates in people who are basically good according to
Mencius.
o Xin or fidelity – can be achieved by keeping one’s word and being faithful for Kung Fuzi believed that only people who are faithful can be trusted
with important task.
 FILIAL PIETY AS AN IMPORTANT VIRTUE - For Confucius, family relations provide a model for social behaviour. Respect for elders, whether your own
or others, is emphasized, as well as kindness to your own children and juniors, including those of others.
WORSHIP AND OBSERVANCES
The Book of Rites recorded the rituals practiced by the Chinese for many centuries. Some of these rituals have been classified under Family Rituals, also
known as the “Four Rites,” which are rituals or ceremonies that characterize a person’s growth and maturity.
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 COMING OF AGE RITES are ceremonies held to signify that a young person has reached the marriageable age and could join the different activities of
his/her clan as an adult.
o Capping refers to doing the male teenager’s hair in a bun/coil and wearing a cap between the age of 15 to 20. In this occasion, a male Chinese
receives his formal hat and ceremonial gown, as well as his formal name.
o Hair Pinning refers to the gathering of a girl’s hair into a knot, and securing it using a hairpin or a hairclip; often done by 16-year-old women after
engagement and before their wedding day.
 MOURNING RITES often involve intricate practices. There should be public announcement of grief through weeping, and the wearing of white funeral
clothes by the family of the deceased.
 MARRIAGE CEREMONIES are an important aspect of Chinese culture since marriage is considered as a central feature of society; through marriage,
patience and love are cultivated to promote the right virtue.
 SACRIFICIAL RITUALS are performed regularly by the descendants of the deceased ancestors. Sacrifices are often given at festivals.
One such festival is the Qingming Festival celebrated annually by Chinese all over the world to honor their dead. Qing Ming means “clear and bright”
which describes the weather on that particular day of the year. It is observed by visiting the ancestor’s grave to clean and repair it, and through offertories,
such as food, fruit, wine, incense, or candles.
III. Engagement
Activity 1. SAY IT! EXPLAIN IT!
Directions: Confucius is well known by his sayings compiled in Analects. Give at least two saying of Confucius that you adhere most
and explain it in not less than 2 sentences.
Saying: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Explanation: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Saying: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Explanation: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity 2. KNOW YOUR CONFUCIAN WAY
Directions: Fill up the following information that describes everything about you.
Your Best Traits Your Worst Traits
________________________________ ________________________________
________________________________ ________________________________
_______________________________ ________________________________

How your traits and personalities were developed by the following institution?
Family:
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
School:
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Church:
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

IV. Assimilation

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 Assessment
Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on a yellow paper/bond paper.
1. How can Ren or benevolence be achieved by the Confucians?
A. Earning a doctorate degree C. Keeping one’s word and being faithful
B. Following the guide to human relationships D. Extending one’s filial love for parents and siblings
2. What is considered as the source of life, valued for its significance in the natural world and for sustaining life of Confucianism?
A. Fire B. Wood C. Earth D. Water
3. The Five Classics are a group of books which was regarded as early Confucianism’s basic texts. Which of the following is a collection of sayings and ideas
attributed to Confucius?
A. Book of Poetry B. Analects C. Classic of Rites D. Book of Change
4. Which of the following is NOT a Confucian doctrine or belief?
A. Belief in angels and devils B. The Five Constant C. Rectification of names D. Filial Piety
5. The Book of Rites recorded the rituals practice by the Chinese. Which particular rites signifies that a young person has reached the marriageable age and could
join different activities as an adult?
A. Coming of Age Rites B. Marriage Ceremonies C. Mourning Rites D. Sacrificial Rituals

Reflection
Learners will write on their notebooks or journals their insights about the lesson.
I understand that_____________________________________________________________________________.
I realized that ________________________________________________________________________________.

References: Ong, Jerome A., et al. (2016). Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems. 1253 Gregorio Araneta Avenue, Quezon City: Vibal Group, Inc.

Prepared by: Checked by: Noted:

JOLINA MARIZ C. NOCHE GLORIA U. INANDAN DIOSA M. LUMBERA ANICIA R.

INDICIO, EdD
Teacher II Teacher I HEAD TEACHER II Principal IV