Name: Juel D. Gayeta.

Year/Block/Major: 1st year/5A/BSED

Now that you have read the text above, it is expected that you are ready to answer
the following exercises. Please answer them with sincerity.

Application

Activity 1. IDENTIFICATION (15 Pts)

Directions: Identify and list down five of the following:

1. obligations you are expected to fulfill

1.1.To study and graduate.
1.2.To respect elders specially my parents.
1.3.Contibuting to community as a youth.
1.4.To develop myself as a matured man.
1.5.To make sure of my better future.
2. prohibitions you are required to respect
2.1.Disrespect towards elders
2.2.Neglecting academic responsibilities.
2.3.Irresponsible behavior
2.4.Ignoring household responsibilities
2.5.Disregarding personal growth
3. Ideals you are encouraged to meet
3.1.Integrity
3.2.Diligence and perseverance
3.3.Respect for diversity
3.4.Empathy and compassion
3.5.Social responsibility
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Activity 2. REFLECTIVE ESSAY (15 pts)

Directions: Reflect and explain the following statements based on your own idea.

1. “The sense of the good serves as a moral power in each person to actualize a
world where there is justice, prosperity and respect for each life.”

This statement underscores the significance of a shared moral understanding, asserting that
individuals, guided by a sense of the good, are motivated to contribute to a world marked by
justice, prosperity, and respect for all lives. It reflects the idea that a collective moral compass
serves as a powerful motivator, shaping decisions and actions towards building a society
aligned with ethical principles. Ultimately, it highlights the role of individual ethics in fostering a
harmonious and just global community.

2. “Respecting the human person means respecting his or her ways of living,
religious norms, traditions, and the values he or she profess.”

This statement emphasizes the importance of respecting the diversity of individuals by

acknowledging and honoring their unique ways of life, religious beliefs, traditions, and values. It
underscores the significance of recognizing and valuing the inherent dignity of each person,
promoting a culture of inclusivity and understanding in which differences are embraced rather
than marginalized.

3. “Justice is meant to address the inequalities no single man deserves, how poor he
or she may be.”

This statement asserts that the purpose of justice is to rectify unjust disparities, ensuring that no
individual, regardless of their economic status, deserves to suffer from extreme poverty. It highlights the
moral imperative to address societal inequalities through a just and equitable distribution of resources
and opportunities, aiming for a fair and compassionate society.

Activity 3. ART & CRAFTS (10 pts)

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Direction: Look for an example of an artistic creation: painting, poem, or song- that is a source
of either actual or potential conflict between the expression of the artist and a sensibility that
finds this offensive. Paste it inside the box. Provide a short explanation (maximum of 5
sentences). Use additional sheets if necessary.
"The Holy Virgin Mary" by Chris Ofili.

"The Holy Virgin Mary" by Chris Ofili. This artwork, which features a depiction of the
Virgin Mary surrounded by images from popular culture and adorned with elephant dung,
caused considerable controversy when it was displayed at the Brooklyn Museum in 1999. While
some defended it as an expression of artistic freedom and cultural commentary, others found it
blasphemous and disrespectful to religious sensitivities.

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