DOCTRINA CHRISTIANA

Book by Juan de Plasencia

The Doctrina Christiana was an early book on the Roman Catholic Catechism,
written in 1593 by Fray Juan de Plasencia, and is believed to be one of the earliest
printed books in the Philippines. The title literally means “Christian Doctrine”, and thus
the primary goal of the book was to propagate Christian teaching across the Philippine
archipelago. The book consists of 38 leaves and 74 pages of text in Spanish and Tagalog.
It was printed in Manila in 1593 and intended as an aid for priests and friars
trying to convert the people of the newly colonized Philippines. It contains the Lord’s
Prayer, Hail Mary, Creed and basic articles of the Catholic faith, including ten
commandments, sacraments of the holy church, commandments of the holy church, our
father and the seven mortal sins. It is all presented in three ways: in Spanish, in Tagalog
written in Roman letters, and in the indigenous Baybayin script.

Inside of the book Doctrina Christiana:

The Ten Commandments:
I. You shall have no other gods before me.
II. You shall not make any idols.
III. You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
IV. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
V. Honor your father and your mother.
VI. You shall not murder.
VII. You shall not commit adultery.
VIII. You shall not steal.
IX. You shall not bear false witness.
X. You shall not covet.
 OUR FATHER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hollowed be thy name;
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven,
Give us this day, our daily bread,
And forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who trespass against us,
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil,
Amen.

HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace,
The Lord is with thee,
Blessed art thou amongst women,
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our death,
Amen.

The Seven Mortal Sins:

1. Pride
2. Greed
3. Lust
4. Wrath
5. Gluttony
6. Envy
7. Sloth

The Precepts of the Church

 You shall attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation and rest from servile
labor.
 You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the church.
 You shall confess your sins at least once a year.
 You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season.
 You shall help to provide for the needs of the Church.
Contextual Analysis of the Primary Source
1. What is the primary source all about?
 It is about a pivotal book from 1593, entitled “Doctrina Christiana”. Book by Juan
de Plasencia
2. What is the background of the primary source?
 Doctrina Christiana is an early book on Roman Catholic Catechism, serving as a
catechetical tool to guide missionaries in educating local folks about Christian
teachings or doctrines during the Spanish colonial period. This is in regard to
Spanish efforts to convert the indigenous people of the Philippines to Catholicism.
Published in Spanish and Tagalog, and using the Baybayin script, it became
accessible for missionaries to convey the Christian doctrines written in the book
to the local people. The book has played a pivotal role in spreading Christianity,
establishing Catholicism, and integrating Spanish cultural and religious influences
into Filipino society.

3. What is the context of the primary source?

 Catechism
4. What is the denotation of the contextual analysis?
 According to Collins dictionary, In a Catholic, Episcopal, or Orthodox Church,
the catechism is a series of questions and answers about religious beliefs, which
has to be learned by people before they can become full members of that Church.

-What is the connotation of the contextual analysis?

 As I understand, the catechism is a guide to comprehend the faith's essential
concepts, traditions, moral ideals, prayers, and rites. Its goal is to teach
individuals, often immigrants or younger members of the community, about the
fundamentals of the faith.

5. How relevant is the context of the primary source at present time?

 The context is highly relevant in present times as it offers a structured approach to
religious education, fosters community and belonging, provides guidance in
navigating modern challenges. Also catechism plays a crucial role in transmitting
religious traditions to future generations. It ensures the continuity and
preservation of faith, allowing younger individuals to pass on their beliefs and
values to future generations.
References:
Doctrina Christiana by Juan de Plasencia by Christian Esquivel (prezi.com)

Doctrina Christiana - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

https://ejournals.ph/article.php?id=14589

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