UNIT 4: LESSON 1

Sharing in the Mission of Jesus Christ

HUMAYO'T IHAYAG

Humayo't ihayag, (Purihin Siya!) At ating ibunyag (Awitin Siya!) Pagliligtas ng Diyos na sa krus Ni
Hesus ang s'yang sa mundo'y Tumubos!

Langit at lu-pa, Siya'y papurinhan! Araw at tala, Siya'y para-ngalan! Ating pagdiwang pag-ibig ng
Diyos sa tanan! A-le-lu-ya.

Jesus' Mission: Our Mission

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded youAnd
behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matt 28:19-20

THE GREAT COMMISSION

SEEK - Go into the World

BAPTISE - Disciples into the Trinity

TEACH - To obey all commands

DISCIPLE - Make disciples to all cultures

Threefold Mission of Christ

PRIESTLY

PROPHETIC

KINGLY

PRIESTLY MISSION

* We are to offer spiritual sacrifices for the greater glory of God and salvation of all.
* We are to persevere in prayer, participate actively in liturgical celebrations and show fervent
devotion to our rich and various religious traditions as Filipinos like Novenas, Holy Rosary, Way of
the Cross, Simbang Gabi and processions, and many others that help nourish our faith.

* We are to live a life of prayer

* Sacrament of Initiation Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist

THREE DEMANDS OF THE NATURE OF THE LITURGY

* Full Participation

* Active Participation

* Conscious Participation

THREE SOURCES OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS

* Sacred Scriptures

* Church Tradition

* Human Experience

PROPHETIC MISSION

* We are to spread the love of God through our gifts of tongue with sufficient understanding and
strong conviction of the truths of our faith with the grace from the Holy Spirit.

* We are to channel the love through our knowledge of faith manifested in our interactions with
one another.

* Most importantly we are to spread God's love through our concrete actions in daily life.

KINGLY MISSION

* Our main endeavor is to serve as Jesus did," to be a King is to minister, to serve." In sharing His
in the mission of Christ the King who came to "serve and give His life as a ransom for the many"
(Matthew 20:28)

* We are called to serve with our 3 Ts: TIME, TALENT, and TREASURE

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS (Social Encyclicals/Social Doctrine of the Church)

1. Rerum Novarum (On the Condition of Labor) Pope Leo XIII, 1891

2. Quadragesimo Anno (After Forty Years) Pope Pius XI, 1931

3. Mater et Magistra (Christianity and Social progress) Pope john XXIII, 1961

4. Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth) Pope John XXIII, 1963

5. Gaudium et Spes (Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern world) Vatican Council II,
1965

6. Populorum Progressio (On the Development of Peoples) Pope Paul VI, 1967

7. Octogesima Adveniens (A Call to Action) Pope Paul VI, 1971

8. Justicia in mundo (Justice in the World) Synod of Bishops, 1971

9. Laborem Exercens (On Human Work) Pope John Paul II, 1981

10. Solicitudo Rei Socialis (On Social Concerns) Pope John Paul II, 1987

11. Centesimus Annus (The Hundredth Year) Pope John II, 1991

12. Deus Caritas Est (God Is Love) Pope Benedict XVI, 2005

13. Caritas in Veritate (Love in Truth) Pope Benedict XVI, 2009

14. Laudato Si (On Care for Our common Home) Pope francis, 2015

How does society look or treat these people:

a. Ex-convict

b. Ignorant

c. Women

d. Rich

e. Prostitute

f. Activists

g. Sick

h. Factory workers

i. People in authority

j. Beggars
How can you promote the dignity of the human person in relating with people from all walks of
life?

LESSON 2: PROMOTING HUMAN DIGNITY

* Analyze the truth that human persons are creadted in the image and likeness of God.

* Show acceptance, respect, and appreciation for the uniqueness of one another.

* Compose a song of praise and thanksgivng to God for creating us with dignity.

Reflecting on our worth as a Person

Luke 15:11 - 32 Prodigal Son

The Parable of the Prodigal Son

11. And he said, "There was a man who had two sons. 12. And the of them said younger to his
'Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.' And he divided his property between
them. 13. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and father, took a journey
into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living. 14. And when he had
spent everything, a severe famine arose in that country, and he began to be in need. 15. So he
went and hired himself out to2 one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to
feed pigs. 16. And he was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him
anything.

12. "But when he came to himself, he said, 'How many of my father's hired servants have more
than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! 18. I will arise and go to my father, and I will
say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. 19. " am no longer worthy to be
called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants."' 20. And he arose and came to his father.
But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and
embraced him and X kissed him. 21. And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against
heaven and before you. "I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'3 22. But the father said to
his servants,4 'Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and a
shoes on his feet. 23. And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 24. pFor
this my son was dead, and is alive again ; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to celebrate.

25. "Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard
music and dancing. 26. And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27.
And he said to him, 'Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because
he has received him back safe and sound.' 28. But he was angry and refused to go in. His father
came out and entreated him, 29. but he answered his father, 'Look, these many years I have
served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I
might celebrate with my friends. 30. But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your
property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!' 31. And he said to him, 'Son, you
are always with me, and all that is mine is yours 32. It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this
your brother was dead and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'"