First Quarter Module: Introduction!

FIRST QUARTER MODULE
INTRODUCTION!
Hi, dear students! Welcome to 12th grade for another exciting journey as we start the new
school year. I hope your enthusiasm and excitement got more ignited and challenged to our new
mode of learning amidst this COVID-19 outbreak. In our Ecclesiology class, we will focus on
the study of the Church particularly its Origin, Nature, Mission, and Ultimate Destiny. In this
subject, your prior knowledge in your previous lessons in Christian Living (Grade 11) will still
be used for you to be able to cope with given tasks/ activities. I hope you will enjoy our lessons!
Thus, in this first quarter learning module, you are expected to acquire the essential knowledge
and develop the basic skills prescribed by DepEd’s learning standards aligned with the MELCs
as shown in the table below.
God bless and let’s get into it!
WEEK 1: The Various Names and Images of the Church

The learners must be able to recognize and express with certainty
Content Standard the truth about the Catholic Church with its origin , foundation and
mission
1. Remember and appreciate the commissioning they received
during their baptism
Performance Standard
2. Actively partake in the mission of Christ and of the Church
through prayer and service to the faith community they belong
Doctrine: The virtue of hope and the doctrine of our final destiny.
Moral: Human dignity is grounded on our final destiny, that is, each
is destined for nothing less than everlasting life with God himself
Most Essential Learning
(CFC 2081)
Competencies (MELCs)
Worship: Authentic prayer life, personal and ecclesial is already a
grace sharing a foretaste of our final goal of everlasting life with
God. (CFC 2082)
21st Century Learning
Christian witnessing, Creativity
Skills
Core Values Excellence, Social Responsibility, Community Building
Reference/s:
Panganiban, Rev. Fr. Richard A.(Ph.D.), de Guzman, Rev. Fr. Crispin (SThD). Stay
with Us Lord: Our Hoy Catholic Church.Quezon City, Philippines: Phoenix
Publishing House, 2017
TOPIC: The Various Names and Images of the Church
INTRODUCTION:
One way to understand the totality
of a concept is to go back to its root, the
etymological meaning of the term. In this
way concept will be given wider meaning
and the learner can comprehend better. The
first lesson to be taken for the lessons in
Ecclesiology is to define and give meaning
to the word “Church” the course content of
the subject.
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Below are the Learning
Targets/ Specific Objectives:
 Understand the concept of the Church.

 Bear witness and become active members of the Church
 Pray that they may learn to worship God in Spirit and in truth.
Exploration of Prior Knowledge
Directions: Fill in the K-W-H-L Chart below to assess your prior knowledge and understanding
of the topic, Ecclesiology, its definition, importance and connection to things, ideas and other
concerns others that concerns your life
What I Want to How I Can Learn
What I Know What I Have Learned
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Skills I expect to use:
PROCESS QUESTIONS/ FOCUS QUESTIONS:

Below are the key guide questions that you should remember as you perform all the
activities in this lesson. You should be able to answer them at the end of the week.
1. What is a Church?
2. What are the etymological terms/ origins of the word Church?
SHORT EXERCISES/DRILLS:
I belong; Do you?
When was the last time you went to the church to attend Mass? Describe the people present in
the church. Write your response in the box.
CONTENT DISCUSSION:
In this week-lesson, you are going to describe the Church and understand the different
concepts. You are going to familiarize yourselves with its Various Images and Origins.
This week’s lesson focuses on the detailed meaning of the Church from its Etymological
terms. Symbolical Mysterious Images from different Biblical Passages and Church/Catholic
Teachings.
HEAD
THE ETYMOLOGICAL MEANING OF THE CHURCH
 Comes from the LATIN WORD ecclesia, a translation of the Greek word ekklesia, which
means assembly.
 The English word, church or kirche, in German, is a translation of the Latin word,
ecclesia. They mean an assembly or convocation of people particularly for a religious
purpose of gathering.
 Is a gathering of people who intent to pray, to worship God, to listen to God’s word, and
to celebrate the Holy Eucharist.
 CCC 751 The word "Church" (Latin ecclesia, from the Greek ek-ka-lein, to "call out of")
means convocation or an assembly. It designates the assemblies of the people, usually for
a religious purpose. Ekklesia is used frequently in the Greek Old Testament for the
assembly of the Chosen People before God, above all for their assembly on Mount Sinai
where Israel received the Law and was established by God as his holy people. By calling
itself "Church," the first community of Christian believers recognized itself as heir to that
assembly. In the Church, God is "calling together" his people from all the ends of the
earth. The equivalent Greek term Kyriake, from which the English word Church and the
German Kirche are derived, means "what belongs to the Lord."
 CCC # 752 In Christian usage, the word "church" designates the liturgical assembly, but
also the local community or the whole universal community of believers. These three
meanings are inseparable. "The Church" is the People that God gathers in the whole
world. She exists in local communities and is made real as a liturgical, above all a
Eucharistic, assembly. She draws her life from the word and the Body of Christ and so
herself becomes Christ's Body.
HEART
Let us now study the following Catholic Teaching from the Catechism of the Catholic
Church, bible passages and one of the teachings of St. Paul about the different Images of the
Church:
THE MYSTERIOUS IMAGES AND CONCEPT OF THE CHURCH

Catholic Teachings
Etymologically, the word "church” came from the Latin word ecclesia, which means
"convocation" or "assembly.” This term was usually for a religious purpose. The Latin word is
derived from the Greek ekkalein, or "to call out” The term ekklesia was frequently used in the
Greek text of the Old Testament to designate the assembly of the chosen people before God. In
Exodus 19, the assembly of the Israelites at Mt. Sinai received the Law (Torah) and was
established by God as His holy people. By calling itself ecclesia, the first community of those
who believed in Christ recognized itself as the heir to that assembly in the Old Testament.
God is "calling out" to His people from different parts of the world, The English word,
"church," and the German term, kirche, come from the Greek Kyriake, a word related to Kyrios,
Lord, which means "what belongs to the Lord" (cf. CCC 752). In Christian usage, the word
"Church” has three meanings which are inseparable. It includes the liturgical assembly, the local
community, or the whole universal community of believers. “The Church is the People that God
gathers in the whole world. She exists in local communities and is made real as a liturgical,
above all, a Eucharistic, assembly" (CCC 752).
Moreover, many mysterious images have been used to refer to the Christian assembly.
 St. Paul calls it the household of God: “But if I should be delayed, you should know how
to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and
foundation of truth “(1Tim 3:15)
 The Church is a sheep hold whose one and indispensable door is Christ (John 10:1-10). It
is a flock of which God Himself foretold He would be the shepherd (Is. 40:11; Ex.
34:22f.), and whose sheep, although ruled by human shepherds are nevertheless
continuously led and nourished by Christ Himself, the Good Shepherd and the Prince of
the Shepherds ( Jn. 10:11).
 The Church is a piece of land to be cultivated; the tillage of God (1 Cor. 3:9). On that
land, the ancient olive tree grows whose holy roots were the Prophets and in which the
reconciliation of Jews and Gentiles has been brought about (Romans 11: 13-26). That
land, like a choice vineyard, has been planted by the heavenly Cultivator (Matthew
21:33-43; Is. 5:1). The true vine is Christ who gives life and the power to bear abundant
fruit to the branches, that is, to us, who, through the Church, remain in Christ without
whom we can do nothing (Jn.15:1-5).
 Often, too, the Church is called the building of God (1 Cor. 3:9). The Lord compared
himself to the stone which the builders rejected, but which was made into the corner
stone (Mt. 21:42; cf. Acts 4:11; I Pet. 2:7; Ps. 117:22). On this foundation the Church is
built by the apostles (cf. 1 Cor. 3:11) and from it the Church receives solidity and unity.
This edifice has many names to describe it: the house of God in which his family dwells-
the household of God in the Spirit (Eph. 2:19, 22); the dwelling-place of God among men
(Apoc. 21:3); and, especially, the holy temple. This temple, symbolized in places of
worship built out of stone, is praised by the Fathers and, not without reason, is compared
in the liturgy to the Holy City, the New Jerusalem.[5] As living stones we here on earth
are built into it (I Pet. 2:5). It is this holy city that is seen by John as it comes down out of
heaven from God when the world is made anew, prepared like a bride adorned for her
husband (Apoc. 21:1 f.).
 The Church, further, which is called "that Jerusalem which is above" and "our
mother" (Gal. 4:26; cf. Apoc. 12:17), is described as the spotless spouse of the spotless
lamb (Apoc. 19:7; 21:2 and 9; 22:17). It is she whom Christ "loved and for whom he
delivered himself up that he might sanctifies her" (Eph. 5:263. It is she whom he unites to
himself by an unbreakable alliance, and whom he constantly "nourishes and cherishes"
(Eph 5:29). It is she whom, once purified he willed to be joined to himself, subject in love
and fidelity (cf. Eph. 5:24), and whom, finally, he filled with heavenly gifts for all
eternity, in order that we may know the love of God and of Christ for us, a love which
surpasses all understanding (cf. Eph. 3:19).
PAUSE AND REFLECT
1. Why does the Church referring to us as “She”?

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Revised Knowledge:
1. What is a Church?
More than a building, the Church means an assembly of people. The Church is a
gathering of people who intend to pray, to worship God, to listen to God’s Word, and to
celebrate the Holy Eucharist.
In Christian usage, the word "Church” has three meanings which are inseparable. It
includes the liturgical assembly, the local community, or the whole universal community of
believers. “The Church is the People that God gathers in the whole world. She exists in local
communities and is made real as a liturgical, above all, a Eucharistic, assembly" (CCC 752).
“The Church is the People that God gathers in the whole world. She exists in local communities
and is made real as a liturgical, above all, a Eucharistic, assembly" (CCC 752).
According St. Paul he calls the Church the household of God: “But if I should be
delayed, you should know how to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the
living God, the pillar and foundation of truth “(1Tim 3:15)
The Church is a sheep hold whose one and indispensable door is Christ, a piece of land to be
cultivated; the tillage of God.
It is also described as the spotless spouse of the spotless lamb (Apoc. 19:7; 21:2 and 9;
22:17). It is she whom Christ "loved and for whom he delivered himself up that he might
sanctifies her
2. What are the etymological terms/ origins of the word Church?

LATIN WORD ecclesia, a translation of the Greek word ekklesia,
which means assembly.
ENGLISH WORD, church or kirche, in They mean an assembly or convocation of
German, is a translation of the Latin word, people particularly for a religious purpose of
ecclesia gathering.
GREEK TERM Kyriake
means "what belongs to the Lord."
the German Kirche
Summary:
The Church means an assembly or convocation of people particularly for a religious
purpose or gathering.
The word “Church” comes from different terms, Latin (ecclesia), German (kirche),
Greek (Kyriake) words that speaks of its deeper meaning the Church “as an assembly”.
The Church teaches us its Various Images like household of God, that according to St.
Paul it is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of truth “(1Tim 3:15).A sheep
hold whose one and indispensable door is Christ. A piece of land to be cultivated; the tillage of
God. That land, like a choice vineyard, has been planted by the heavenly Cultivator (Matthew
21:33-43; Is. 5:1). The true vine is Christ who gives life and the power to bear abundant fruit to
the branches, that is, to us, who, through the Church, remain in Christ without whom we can do
nothing (Jn.15:1-5).
HANDS
Mini-Task
Activity: Illustrate me!
Given the different concepts and the etymological meaning of “Church” illustrate one
concept/mysterious image of Church and explain your insights in short thoughts.
A. Poster-Slogan
B. Drawing with short description
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A. Written Work/s:
Activity 1: Answer the following questions concisely.
1. Etymologically, what does the word "Church" mean?

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2. Other than being a building, what does "Church” mean?

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WEEK 2: The Divine Origin of the Church

mission
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God. (CFC 2082)
Skills
Reference/s:
TOPIC: The Divine Origin of the Church
INTRODUCTION:
Tracing the Origin of the Church is like
picturing a family tree. It is very important to know
the root of one’s origin for us to understand
traditions, practices and its mission or goal. Same us
with the Church, in this lesson it is very important to
know the Origin (Divine Origin) of the Church, its
foundation and who founded the Church and why is
this Church still existing even today
Let’s go back and find out the origin that
makes our Church strongly existing today. https://thesplendorofthechurch.com/category/bible-history-
Below are the Learning Targets/ Specific Objectives:

 Understand that the Church finds its origin in God.
 Bear witness to Jesus as the founder of the Church
 Pray that the Body of Christ may be one.
Directions: Fill in the K-W-H-L Chart below to assess your prior knowledge and
understanding of the topic Ecclesiology, its definition, importance and connection
to things, ideas and other concerns others that concerns your life

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FOCUS QUESTION/S:
1. Who founded the Church?
2. What are the Characteristics of the Church?
ACTIVITY 1
Imagine yourself creating a design or a plan on how your life will be lived. Be guided by
the following questions:
1. What will be the important events in your life plan?
2. Who will be the best contributors in this life plan? Why?
3. How will you make your life worthwhile?
Events
Contributors Plans
CONTENT DISCUSSION:
In this week-lesson, you are going to understand that the Church finds its origin in God and
identify the different characteristics of the Church.
HEAD
The Church could have perished easily if its formation has been merely based on human
dimension. She has suffered persecutions, experienced divisions, displayed moral weakness
among her leaders and members, yet she continues to survive. The Church can never be put
down for the Church has a divine origin. The Church will continue to exist because God wills it.
Looking back at what the Church went through, we can realize her divine origin using the
same argument Gamaliel used when he spoke to the Sanhedrin. He argued that if the endeavour
of the apostles were of divine origin, they could not be destroyed. In fact, if the Sanhedrin would
attempt to destroy the apostles, they would be fighting against God (cf. Acts 5:34-42).
Consequent to her divine origin, the Church possesses the following characteristics: immutable,
indefectible, and perennial.
Church Characteristics consequent to her Divine Origin

-is rooted in her divine origin with Jesus as the Head and with the
Holy Spirit as the source of her life.
1. The Church’s a. It means that the Church shall never perish.
indefectibility b. The Church shall not fail in her salvific mission.
c. The Church can never undergo any constitutional change. Her
faith, morals, doctrine, and worship will be indefectible.
-means that no one can change her essential aspects. This implies
2. The Church’s that the doctrines of the Church and their meanings are permanent.
Immutability The Church keeps the deposit of faith intact. She is likewise faithful
to the Sacred Tradition.
-She can be persecuted, but she cannot be stopped; she can be
3. The Church is
assailed but not destroyed, nor perish. The Church will survive
perennial
history as Jesus promised (Mt. 28:20)
HEART
Let us now study the following bible texts and excerpt from the Catechism of the
Catholic Church.
Studies show that in the Philippine society, the Catholic Church remains to be the most
respected, and it is regarded as the most credible institution despite the human imperfections
displayed by leaders and members. This is a fact among Catholic Churches around the world.
The Catholic Church which has grown exponentially from the death and resurrection of Jesus is
the longest surviving institution. This historical character of the Church is insufficient to
rationalize how she withstands many trials and challenges. We can be secured and comforted by
her transcendent divinity. From Sacred Scriptures, Jesus’ founds His Church: "And so I say to
you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church, and the gates of the netherworld
shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind
on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven"
(Mt 16:18-19). This proves that the Church which Jesus founded is immutable, indefectible, and
perennial.
It is a dogma of faith that Christ founded a Church. He established not just and only an
organized religion, but also a Church that would continue His saving work until the end of time.
The document of the Second Vatican Council of God the Father ... determined to call together
Lumen Gentium explains the origin of the Church: "The eternal compassion in a holy Church
those who should believe in Christ. This Church was already present in figure at the beginning of
the world; she was prepared in marvellous fashion in the history of the people of Israel in the Old
Alliance" (LG 2). Thus, the Church founded by Christ is a historical reality because “what was a
promise, a prefiguration, or a preparation in the people of Israel became a reality, a fulfilment,
and a completion in the Church of Christ” (Belmonte, 1993).
Seeking the origin of the Church is also looking into her historicity. God laid down the
foundation of the Church by choosing a people He called His own. He established a covenant
with His chosen people in three stages.
First, during the time of the patriarchs,
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, God initially made an
alliance with Abraham which became the seed of a new
and deeper relationship of the entire humanity with God.
Abraham was appointed as the "father of many nations”
and “the father of all those who believe," thus, all
generations on earth would be blessed in him.
Second, during the time of Moses, the chosen
people recognized Yahweh as the one and true God, their
mighty Lord and protector. God bequeathed the Ten
Commandments to His people to show the messianic
orientation of the covenant.
Third, in the time of the prophets, most especially, Isaiah, God manifested the religious
nature of the covenant as well as its fulfilment in the Messiah. The Israelites were called the
people of the promise" and "the people of believers" on the basis of the faith that God would
fulfil His will for them. In return, God demanded absolute faith from them.
However, the chosen people had broken the first covenant (cf. Jer 31:31ff; Ez 36:25ff).
They were exiled to foreign lands and lived in suffering. Hope filled their hearts anew when God
announced that He would establish the New Covenant with the remnant of Israel (cf. Is 4:2-3),
that is, those who would remain faithful.
This first covenant was an anticipation of the Church. The Jews waited for the New
Covenant which was to be established by the Messiah. Through Him, the new People of God, the
Church of Christ, would be formed.
ACTIVITY 2: PAUSE AND REFLECT

1. Why is the Church regarded as the most respected institution?
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Revised Knowledge:
1. Who founded the Church?
The Church could have perished easily if its formation has been merely based on human
dimension. She has suffered persecutions, experienced divisions, displayed moral weakness
among her leaders and members, yet she continues to survive. The Church can never be put
down for the Church has a divine origin. The Church will continue to exist because God wills it.
2. What are the Characteristics of the Church?

The Church Is indefectible which means it is rooted in her divine origin with Jesus as the
Head and with the Holy Spirit as the source of her life. Immutable means that no one can change
her essential aspects. This implies that the doctrines of the Church and their meanings are
permanent and Perennial which means she can be persecuted, but she cannot be stopped; she can
be assailed but not destroyed, nor perish. The Church will survive history as Jesus promised (Mt.
28:20)
Summary:
From Sacred Scriptures, Jesus’ is founding His Church: “And so I say to you, you are
Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not
prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth
shall be found in heaven; whatever you loose on earth shall loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:18-
19). (This proves that the Church which Jesus founded is immutable, indefectible, and perennial)
The Catholic Church remains to be the most respected, and it is regarded as the most
credible institution despite the human imperfections displayed by leaders and members. This is a
fact among Catholic Churches around the world.
It is a dogma of faith that Christ founded a Church. He established not just and only an organized
religion, but also a Church that would continue His saving work until the end of time. The
document of the Second Vatican Council of God the Father ... determined to call together
The Church founded by Christ is a historical reality because “what was a promise, a
prefiguration, or a preparation in the people of Israel became a reality, a fulfilment, and a
completion in the Church of Christ” (Belmonte, 1993).
God laid down the foundation of the Church by choosing a people He called His own. He
established a covenant with His chosen people in three stages: the time of the patriarchs, the time
of Moses, and in the time of the prophets.
HANDS
Read the story about a man who believed that “Whatever you do, think not of yourself, but of
God.”
ST. VINCENT FERRER
The polarization in the Church today is a mild breeze compared with the tornado that ripped
the Church apart during the lifetime of this saint. If any saint is a patron of reconciliation,
Vincent Ferrer is.
Despite parental opposition, he entered the Dominican Order in his native Spain at 19. After
brilliant studies, he was ordained a priest by Cardinal Peter de Luna—who would figure
tragically in his life.
Of a very ardent nature, Vincent practiced the austerities of his Order with great energy. He
was chosen prior of the Dominican house in Valencia shortly after his ordination.
The Western schism divided Christianity first between two, then three, popes. Clement VII
lived at Avignon in France, Urban VI in Rome. Vincent was convinced the election of Urban
was invalid, though Catherine of Siena was just as devoted a supporter of the Roman pope. In the
service of Cardinal de Luna, Vincent worked to persuade Spaniards to follow Clement. When
Clement died, Cardinal de Luna was elected at Avignon and became Benedict XIII.
Vincent worked for him as apostolic penitentiary and Master of the Sacred Palace. But the
new pope did not resign as all candidates in the conclave had sworn to do. He remained
stubborn, despite being deserted by the French king and nearly all of the cardinals.
Vincent became disillusioned and very ill, but finally took up the work of simply “going
through the world preaching Christ,” though he felt that any renewal in the Church depended on
healing the schism. An eloquent and fiery preacher, he spent the last 20 years of his life
spreading the Good News in Spain, France, Switzerland, the Low Countries and Lombardy,
stressing the need of repentance and the fear of coming judgment. He became known as the
“Angel of the Judgment.”
Vincent tried unsuccessfully, in 1408 and 1415, to persuade his former friend to resign. He
finally concluded that Benedict was not the true pope. Though very ill, he mounted the pulpit
before an assembly over which Benedict himself was presiding, and thundered his denunciation
of the man who had ordained him a priest. Benedict fled for his life, abandoned by those who
had formerly supported him. Strangely, Vincent had no part in the Council of Constance, which
ended the schism.
1. How did St. Vincent see himself in the life of the church? What did he do to show it in
his life?
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A. Written Work/s:
Activity 1: Modified TRUE or FALSE: Write T on the line if the statement is correct,
otherwise change the underlined word/s to make the statement correct.
_______________ 1.The Church could have perished if it is only based on the human dimension.
_______________ 2.The infallibility of the Church means no one can change her essential aspects.
_______________ 3.The Church can be persecuted, but cannot be stopped.
_______________ 4.Christ entrusted the keys of the Church to Andrew.
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2. Why is the Church founded by Christ historical?

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Depth of Depth of Depth of Depth of discussion
Content discussion is discussion is discussion is is not presented not
presented with presented with presented with supported by any
more than sufficient amount enough ideas. idea,
sufficient amount of ideas
of ideas
Organization The thoughts or The thoughts or The thoughts or The thoughts or ideas
ideas are very ideas are ideas are not so are poorly organized
systematically and systematically systematically and and presented
interestingly organized and interestingly
organized and presented organized and
presented presented
Values Gospel values are Gospel values are Gospel values are Gospel values are
Integration obviously manifested and slightly manifested poorly manifested
manifested and integrated in the and integrated in and integrated in the
integrated in the work. the work. work.
work.
WEEK 3: The Apostolic Foundation of the Church
mission
(CFC 2081)
God. (CFC 2082)
Skills
Reference/s:
TOPIC: The Apostolic Foundation of the Church

INTRODUCTION:
Scripture also states that the apostles are
the foundation of the church (Eph. 2:20). The
lesson at hand seeks to understand the nature and
the depth of what this statement truly means. Let
us try to find out in this lesson, who are the
apostles? What is it about them that uniquely
position them to be the foundation of the church?
https://truthbook.com/jesus/the-twelve-apostles
Understanding the Apostolic Foundation
of the Church helps you to understand your roles us the “Church” the Modern-day Apostle. It
allows you to share certain experiences that make your part in the community meaningful. Let us
look and learn from the experiences of the Apostles.

 Understand that the Catholic Church is built upon the Apostles
 Bear witness to the teachings of the apostles
 Pray that the successors of the apostles will continue the work of the apostles faithfully.
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FOCUS QUESTION:
Below is the key guide question that you should remember as you perform all the
1. What is Apostolic Succession?
1. Recall the twelve apostles by writing their names in the fishbone.
ACTIVITY 1
QUESTION:
1. What do you think are the roles of the apostles in the establishment of the Church?
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CONTENT DISCUSSION:
In this week-lesson, you are going to look into the Apostolic Foundation of the Church. First,
familiarize the twelve apostles, their roles and contribution in the establishment of the Church.
Second understand how the Church is apostolic in mission.
HEAD
Which among the many others is the true Church founded by Jesus Christ? Is it the
Catholic Church, the Episcopalian, the Lutheran, or any other church?
The early Christians had a simple way to determine which the true Church is and which
doctrines are the teachings of Jesus Christ. They would merely say: “Just trace the apostolic
succession of those who claim that theirs is the true Church."
Thus, we cannot subscribe to the idea that the religious denomination we belong to-
Episcopalian, Lutheran, Methodist, or Roman Catholic- does not matter. Others would say that
Christ founded only one Church, a spiritual body with no organization and that one becomes a
member through baptism. The members of the spiritual Church founded by Christ are free to
form individual churches among themselves.
The Catholic Church does not accept the limited perceptions of other beliefs. The
Catholic faith teaches that Christ founded the Church as a visible organization with central
authority and constituted Church's leaders. The Church that Christ established has a formal
earthly structure built on specifically chosen leaders, Peter and the apostles. The apostolic
succession is the unbroken lineage of bishops starting from the apostles. All Catholic bishops are
part of that uninterrupted history that goes back to the apostolic times.
HEART
Let us now study the following bible texts and excerpt from the Catechism of the Catholic
Church.
Who are the apostles? What characteristics

made Jesus choose them to become apostles?
The apostles were not exceptional human
beings. They were chosen by Jesus not because
they were men of intelligence, influence, or any
superior character. They were ordinary human
beings. Jesus chose them for reasons only He had
known. (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/image/jesus-
Jesus "appointed twelve [whom He also washing-apostles-feet-5dd1342?lang=eng)
named apostles] that they might be with Him and He might send them forth to preach” (Mk
3:14). These original apostles were the witnesses to the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of
Jesus. They are the foundation stones of the Church. They were the ones who named their
successors. The apostles entrusted the duty of continuing their work to their successors and asked
them to be the shepherds of the Church (cf. Acts 20:28). The apostles had ensured that other
worthy men would take over their ministry before they expired. Jesus promised that He would
remain with them until the end of time (cf. Mt 28:20). The sacred order of bishops has taken the
place of the apostles and continuously exercised the office of shepherding the Church established
by Christ
By virtue of our baptism, we are called to be the modern-day apostles. We are
marked for Christ, and we bear His identity as baptized Christians. We are sent forth to witness
to Christ through our exemplary life of virtues and holiness as active young people in our
respective parishes and communities. We can imitate the apostles in following Jesus by being
apostolates.
Catholic Teachings
Aside from being a historical reality, the Church is a visible institution. Jesus' preaching
of the Kingdom of God emphasized the features of the Church. He did not preach about a purely
spiritual kingdom or an invisible society. Jesus made it clear that He wanted to build His Church
upon the chosen twelve apostles. He chose twelve apostles because there were twelve tribes of
Israel. They were the faithful remnants of the Old Israel and the fountain heads of the new
People of God. Jesus entrusted the Kingdom to them and the Lord wanted to maintain His
presence through them.
Jesus built His Church on the apostles, especially on Peter. At Caesarea, Philippi, Jesus
named Peter to be the foundational rock of the Church: "And so I say to you, you are Peter, and
upon this rock I will build My church" (Mt 16:18).
In view of the apostles' mission, Jesus instructed them for their preaching task (cf. Mt
13:52; 4:34), gave them the powers of binding and loosing (cf. Mt 16:19), celebrating the
Eucharist (cf. Lk 22:19), forgiving sins (cf. In 20:23), and baptizing (cf. Mt 28:19). He sent them
to all nations with the mandate to preach His Gospel (cf. Mk 16:15) and before He returned to
the Father, He had handed over to them His mission: "As the Father has sent Me, so I send you"
(Jn 20:21).
Apostolic
Mission
The
Apostolic Church's Apostolic
in in
descent mark of Character
Apostolicity
Apostolic
in
Teaching
The true Church must have the mark of apostolicity. This means that the Church is
apostolic in her mission, in character, in teachings, and in descent.
The Church Mark of Apostolicity
- implies that the Church is the fulfilment of
the mission of the apostles who had been
a. Apostolic Mission commissioned by Jesus when He said, “Go into
the whole world and proclaim the gospel to
every creature” (Mk. 16:15).
-means that her organization is basically and
essentially the same as that of the Church
b. Apostolic in Character
mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles.
( bishops, priests, and deacons)
-the Church guards and proclaims the teachings
c. Apostolic in Teachings (Acts 2:42) and the words taught by the
apostles with the assistance of the Holy Spirit.
- means that the Church is built and remains on
d. Apostolic in descent the foundation of the apostles with Christ
himself as the capstone.
PAUSE AND REFLECT

1. What is your role as a Modern-day Apostle in the Church?
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Revised Knowledge:
What is an Apostolic Succession?
The apostolic succession is the unbroken lineage of bishops starting from the apostles.
Jesus "appointed twelve [whom He also named apostles] that they might be with Him and He
might send them forth to preach” (Mk 3:14). These original apostles were the witnesses to the
Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus. They are the foundation stones of the Church. They
were the ones who named their successors. The apostles entrusted the duty of continuing their
work to their successors and asked them to be the shepherds of the Church (cf. Acts 20:28).
Summary:
The Church that Christ established has a formal earthly structure built on specifically
chosen leaders, Peter and the apostles. The apostolic succession is the unbroken lineage of
bishops starting from the apostles. All Catholic bishops are part of that uninterrupted history that
goes back to the apostolic times.
Jesus "appointed twelve [whom He also named apostles] who were not exceptional human
beings. They were chosen by Jesus not because they were men of intelligence, influence, or any
superior character. They were ordinary human beings. Jesus chose them for reasons only He had
known. They are the foundation stones of the Church. They were the ones who named their
successors.
The Church established by Christ and continued to be built by the Apostles is the true
Church that have the mark of apostolicity. This means that the Church is apostolic in her
mission, in character, in teachings, and in descent.
By virtue of our baptism, we are called to be the modern-day apostles. We are marked for Christ,
and we bear His identity as baptized Christians. We are sent forth to witness to Christ through
our exemplary life of virtues and holiness as active young people in our respective parishes and
communities. We can imitate the apostles in following Jesus by being apostolates.
HANDS
Gift of Apostleship
1. What are the qualifications for apostleship?
2. Is apostleship continuing on into the current age? In what ways do you become an apostle at
home, in school, and in the community?
3. What other gifts best complement apostleship and enable you to increase the value and impact
of your gifts?
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Name of School
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Subject: _______________________________________
Teacher: _______________________________________
Name of Learner : _______________________________________________________

Grade Level & Section: _____________________________ Inclusive Dates: _______________
Week No.: __________ Score : _______________
A. Written Work/s:
Activity 1: Reflection-Note Making.
1. What is your role as a Modern-day Apostle in the Church?

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4 3 2 1
Depth of discussion Depth of discussion Depth of discussion Depth of discussion is
Content is presented with is presented with is presented with not presented not
more than sufficient sufficient amount of enough ideas. supported by any idea,
amount of ideas ideas
Organization The thoughts or The thoughts or The thoughts or The thoughts or ideas
ideas are very ideas are ideas are not so are poorly organized
systematically and systematically systematically and and presented
interestingly organized and interestingly
organized and presented organized and
presented presented
Values Gospel values are Gospel values are Gospel values are Gospel values are
Integration obviously manifested manifested and slightly manifested poorly manifested and
and integrated in the integrated in the and integrated in the integrated in the work.
work. work. work.
WEEK 4: The Salvific Mission of the Church

mission
(CFC 2081)
God. (CFC 2082)
Skills
Reference/s:
TOPIC: The Salvific Mission of the Church

INTRODUCTION:
‘For God so loved the world that he gave his
one and only Son, that whoever believes in
him shall not perish but have eternal
life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the
world to condemn the world, but to save the
world through him (John 3:16)”. In this lesson
this bible passage reminds us always God’s
love for us and why the church continues her
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of-the-church/)
mission, the mission for our salvation. In this lesson, Christ commanded his apostles to continue
spread the good news and make believers for our salvation.
 Understand the necessity of the Church for salvation

 Bear witness to and strengthen the mission of the Church
 Pray that the mission of the Church be propagated
Directions: Fill in the K-W-H-L Chart below to assess your prior knowledge
and understanding of the topic, Ecclesiology, its definition, importance and
connection to things, ideas and other concerns others that concerns your life.

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FOCUS QUESTION:
1. What is the Great Commission?
ACTIVITY 1: “Habilin”
When a member of our family is going work, to school, or for a holiday, what are usual
parting words that we tell him or her? Write your answer on the lines provided.
a. _____________________________
b. _____________________________
QUESTION
1. How do you feel when a person dear to you shows his or her concern for you? Explain
further.
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CONTENT DISCUSSION:
In this week-lesson, we will come to understand when Jesus commissioned the Apostles to
continue their mission in the Church especially the mission of the Church for Salvation. Its mission
of bringing the good news, to make disciples, to make followers, to baptize them and bring closer
to God.
HEAD
Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He had instructed His disciples to spread the Gospel
to the whole world. While at Galilee, He called on the apostles and urged them to baptize all
nations in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” (Mt 28:19). This event
is popularly called the Great Commission. This is the highlight of the giving of the mandate to
the apostles. In many instances it is observed that Jesus instructed the twelve apostles to “go
rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. ... [and to make this proclamation: 'The kingdom of
heaven is at hand” (Mt 10:6-7). In the Gospel according to Luke, the Lord sent seventy-two
disciples in pairs to be witnesses to His teachings and miracles, giving them authority over the
evil spirits (cf. Lk 10:1ff).
The apostles were dispersed from Jerusalem to form Christian communities. The first
followers “devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the
breaking of the bread and to the prayers” (Acts 2:42). Jesus desired the proclamation of the
Gospel to all people so that they would be saved. It is for this reason that He commissioned His
apostles for this proclamation. This salvific mission of the apostles is continued and faithfully
perpetuated by the Church.
HEART
Let us now study the following bible texts and Catholic Teachings.
The common line that we use to wish someone his or her well-being is "Ingat palagi.”
This has been expressive words of endearment. At the heart of these words, we want the safety
of the person we care for. Safety is a basic human need. After the physiological human needs in
Abraham Maslow's pyramid, safety follows (Maslow, 1943). This human need is prominent in
the school campus. No one would want physical, emotional, and physiological harm. It is for the
same reason that schools campaign against bullying. We want a safe environment where we will
be accepted and respected.
In relation to this, God, in His infinite wisdom, assembled the Church to bring forth our
salvation. This salvation for the body and soul has been won for us by Christ on the cross and is
offered to us by the Church as it is her mission to continue the work of redemption accomplished
by Christ.
Catholic Teachings
Based on the Bible and Sacred Tradition, Jesus Christ established a community of
believers. We call this community His Church. One becomes a member of the Church through
baptism. It is an organized religion that Christ continues to govern, teach, and sanctify through
His appointed leaders, who are the apostles, the bishops as the apostolic successors, the priests as
the bishop's closest collaborators, and the deacons.
God's continual involvement in the lives of the people of the Church is felt through the
sacraments, the teachings and commandments of Christ, and the sanctifying actions of the Holy
Spirit, among others. Indeed, the Church carries out the mission entrusted to her by Jesus Christ,
her Founder and Head. This mission is the mandate given by Christ to the apostles to baptize and
preach the Gospel to all nations (cf. Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15). This mission of the Church is to
continue the salvific work of Christ.
In consonance with His redemptive act, Jesus had done three things that eventually
established the framework of His Church. First, He had chosen some individuals to carry out His
work. He appointed Peter to be the visible vicar. Jesus said to Peter, “You are Peter, and upon
this rock I will build my church” (Mt 16:18).
Second, Jesus had given Peter and the apostles the power and authority to accomplish His
work. “Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven” (Mt 16:19; 18:18). “Receive the
Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained"
(Jn 20:22-23).
Third, Jesus had given instructions to Peter and the apostles regarding their task. At the
last supper, He commanded, “Do this in memory of Me" (Lk 22:19).
The Catholic Church is the only church that can claim to have a divine origin, to have
been founded by Christ, to have the apostles as the founding pillars, and to have received a
divine mission. Christ, the Head, continues to rule, instruct, and sanctify His people through His
Church, the body.
Christ reigns in His Church. His saving mission is continued by the Church. The Church
celebrates the Eucharistic sacrifice in memory of the Lord. The Church baptizes in the name of
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Jesus' mandate to preach the Gospel to all are carried out
by the Church through missionary work (cf. Mk 16:15). The Church incessantly prolongs the
presence of the Lord and His saving mission by following Christ through active participation in
His life and love.
To fully grasp the depth and significance of the mission of salvation entrusted to the
Church, it must be based on Jesus Christ's preachings and acts that are significant to the
establishment of the Church.
Lumen Gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, explains the origin and nature
of the salvific mission of the Church:
"When Jesus, having died on the cross for men, rose again from the dead, He was seen to
be constituted as Lord, the Christ, and as Priest for ever (cf. Acts 2:36; Heb 5:6; 7:17-21), and He
poured out on His disciples the Spirit promised by the Father (cf. Acts 2:23). Henceforward the
Church, endowed with the gifts of her founder and faithfully observing His precepts of charity,
humility and self-denial, receives the mission of proclaiming and establishing among all peoples
the kingdom of Christ and of God, and she is, on earth, the seed and the beginning of that
kingdom. While she slowly grows to maturity, the Church longs for the completed kingdom and,
with all her strength, hopes and desires to be united in glory with her king” (LG 5).
Established to embody the kingdom of God on earth, the Church is called to be the salt of
the earth and to radiate that light of Christ which shines out visibly from the Church (cf. LG 1).
The Decree on the Missionary Activity of the Church, Ad Gentes, also enunciates the
mission of salvation that the Church has to achieve: “Divinely sent to the nations of the world to
be unto them a universal sacrament of salvation, the Church, driven by the inner necessity of her
own catholicity, and obeying the mandate of her Founder (cf. Mk 16:16), strives ever to proclaim
the Gospel to all (men.) The apostles themselves, on whom the Church was founded, following
in the footsteps of Christ, preached the word of truth and begot churches. It is the duty of their
successors to make this task endure 'so that the word of God may run and be glorified (2 Thes
3:1) and the kingdom of God be proclaimed and established throughout the world” (AG 1).
It is clear that the mission of the Church is Trinitarian in its origin and Christocentric in
its nature: “The pilgrim Church is missionary by her very nature, since it is from the mission of
the Son and the mission of the Holy Spirit that she draws her origin, in accordance with the
decree of God the Father” (AG 2).

Answer the following questions concisely.
1. What do you understand about the Divine/ Great commission?
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2. What is the mission of the Church?

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Summary
Christ commissioned the apostles to bring the good news to the people. To continue the
mission of the Church. The apostles were dispersed from Jerusalem to form Christian
communities. The first followers “devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the
communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers” (Acts 2:42). Jesus desired the
proclamation of the Gospel to all people so that they would be saved. It is for this reason that He
commissioned His apostles for this proclamation. This salvific mission of the apostles is
continued and faithfully perpetuated by the Church.
God, in His infinite wisdom, assembled the Church to bring forth our salvation. This
salvation for the body and soul has been won for us by Christ on the cross and is offered to us by
the Church as it is her mission to continue the work of redemption accomplished by Christ.
It is clear that the mission of the Church is Trinitarian in its origin and Christocentric in
its nature: “The pilgrim Church is missionary by her very nature, since it is from the mission of
the Son and the mission of the Holy Spirit that she draws her origin, in accordance with the
decree of God the Father” (AG 2).
Revised Knowledge:
What is the Great Commission?
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19). This is the highlight of the giving of the
mandate to the apostles. In many instances it is observed that Jesus instructed the twelve apostles
to “go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. ... [ and to make this proclamation: 'The
kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Mt 10:6-7).
HANDS
How do you partake in the salvific mission of the Church or in the community?
GO Make Disciples Baptize

Ex. By extending help to the Ex. Inviting my fellow youth Ex. Sharing to them learning
needy especially in the far
to join encounters. from the word of God
flung areas. Sharing goods.
1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5.
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Name of School
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Subject: _______________________________________
Teacher: _______________________________________
Name of Learner : ______________________________________________________

Grade Level & Section: __________________________ Inclusive Dates: _______________
Week No.: __________ Score : _______________
Written Work/s:
Activity 1: A. Write True on the line if the statement is correct. If the statement is
incorrect, change the underlined word or words by writing the correct answer on
the line.
_________________1. Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He had instructed His disciples to
spread the Gospel to the whole world.
_________________ 2. Jesus called the apostles and ordered them to baptize all nations.
_________________ 3. The Ascension is the highlight of the giving of the mandate to the
apostles.
_________________ 4.In the Gospel according to Luke, the Lord sent the disciples to be
witnesses to His teachings, miracles, and giving them authority
over the evil spirits.
_________________ 5. The apostles were dispersed from Judea to form Christian
communities. \
B. Identify the word or term described in each statement. Write your answer on the line.
_________________ 1. The name of the place where Jesus called on His apostles and
commanded them to baptize all nations.
_________________ 2. He desired that the Gospel be proclaimed and reach all people so that
they will be saved.
_________________ 3. It is through this sacrament that one becomes a member of the Church.
_________________ 4. He was given the power and the authority to accomplish Jesus' work.
_________________ 5. This is the only religious assembly that can claim to have a divine
origin, and to have been founded by Christ personally.
PERFORMANCE TASK:
Brochure-Making
1. The students will present the images, works, mission of the Church through a Tri-Fold
Brochure entitled “THE HISTORY of the CHURCH”
2. Their Tri-fold brochure should consist of their understanding of the Church, its Mission
and Various Images.
3. Output will be sent via e-mail or printed.
4. Please be guide with the rubric provided below to assess your output.
Rubric
5 4 3 2
Most of the information is some of the information is Very little of the information is
All information is correct and all
Accuracy correct and most of the sources correct and some of the correct and none of the sources
of the sources are listed
are listed sources are listed are listed
Some of the writing is tidy,

Most of the writing is tidy, Very little of the writing is
All writing is tidy, photos and photos and artwork are
photos and artwork are mostly tidy, photos and artwork are
Neatness artwork are precisely placed, somewhat placed carefully,
placed carefully, and most of the placed poorly, and the sections
and all sections are order and some of the sections are
sections are orderly are disorderly
orderly
The brochure as a whole is Most of the brochure is Some of the brochure is Very little of the brochure is
Creativity interesting, engaging, interesting, engaging, interesting, engaging, interesting, engaging,
imaginative, and original imaginative, and original imaginative, and original imaginative, and original
Most of the brochure is eye Some of the brochure is eye

The brochure is eye catching Very little of the brochure is
catching and bright colors and/or catching and average and/or
Colorful and vibrant and/or coordinated eye catching and dull and/or
mostly coordinated colors are some mismatched colors are
colors are used mismatched colors are used
used used
WEEK 5: The Nature of the Church: The Church as People of God

The learners must be able to perceive and describe the church as the
Body of Christ and the Temple of the Holy Spirit.
Content Standard
Explain how and why the Church is a mystery, a sacrament and
a communion
1. Live in unity and communion among his brethren in different
communities specially at their home and in their parish
(CFC 2081)
God. (CFC 2082)
Skills
Reference/s:
TOPIC: The Nature of the Church: The Church as People of God
INTRODUCTION:
Furthermore we come to deeper description of
the Church from its root, meaning, and foundation and
now to its nature, The Church as the People of God.
Below are the Learning Targets/ Specific

Objectives:
 Understand that the Church is the
people of God
 Bear witness to their baptismal roles as king, https://pcprbaliktanaw.wordpress.com/2016/11/12/temple/
priest, and prophet

 Pray that they may live in the bond of charity as
members of the Church.

understanding of the topic, Ecclesiology, its definition, importance, nature and
What I Want to How I Can What I Have
What I Know
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FOCUS QUESTION:
1. What makes the Church as the people of God?
ACTIVITY 1:
QUESTIONS
1. What makes the Catholic Church different or unique from other churches?
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CONTENT DISCUSSION:
In this week-lesson, we will explain the meaning and significance of the Church as the people of
God.
HEAD
Qahal is a Hebrew word which means “assembly" or "congregation" In the Old
Testament, Qahal Yahweh refers to the people called by Yahweh to be His own, the chosen
people. The whole story of the Israelites beginning from the patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and
Jacob is a story of the covenant between Yahweh and His people.
The Old Testament narrates the story of the People of God, the Israelites. Yahweh called
the Israelites and chose some individuals like the patriarchs, judges, prophets, and kings to lead
His chosen people. Qahal Yahweh is considered as the anticipation of the new and definitive
covenant which was to be established through Jesus Christ. The establishment of the new
covenant and the new People of God is further explained by the Second Vatican Council: “Christ
instituted this new covenant, namely the new covenant in His blood; He called a race made up of
Jews and Gentiles which would be one, not according to the flesh, but in the Spirit, and this race
would be the new People of God” (LG 9).
Why did God call an entire race? Vatican II elaborates that “at all times and in every race,
anyone who fears God and does what is right has been acceptable to Him. He has, however,
willed to make men holy and save them, not as individuals without any bond or link between
them, but rather to make them into a people who might acknowledge Him and serve Him in
holiness” (LG 9). It means that God formed the Israelites into a community because He wanted
them to have a bond of love that would manifest His goodness and love, when lived and shared
with one another.
At present, there exist numerous denominations or churches that claim to be Christian. It
has been a contention that the type of church one belongs to does not matter as long as those
churches recognize Christ as the Head. It is true that individual churches claim Christ as head.
However, they have certain persons as founders. It is only the Catholic Church that recognizes
Christ as both Head and Founder. While other churches claim to have been founded as Christian
organizations or associations, it is only the Catholic Church that professes to be the People of
God.
PAUSE AND REFLECT

1. Why is it important to join in the Church’s liturgical celebrations especially in the Holy
Mass?
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HEART
Let us now study the following Catholic Teachings about the Nature of the Church as
People of God.
From the moment of our birth, we already become a part of a community—the family.
The family is the foremost community of life and love. As we grow up, we become members of
the society which is a larger community where we learn to deal with people and further develop
ourselves as persons. The school is the community where we pursue our desire for education. It
offers us an invaluable opportunity for learning and human development.
At Baptism we are incorporated into the Church, our faith community. The Church is a
community of believers. As members of the Church, we enter into communion with God and in
unity among all men (LG. 1)
When do we express our unity as the People of God?
 Church’s liturgical celebrations (Holy Mass)
(Liturgy, Sacraments, Prayers, Spirituality)
We are the Assembly of God gathered together with all our brothers and sisters in faith,
deceased or alive, and with all the angels and saints in heaven. It is our distinctive characteristic
to have been constituted as a “chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation” (LG 9). (It
means that by virtue of the sacrament of Baptism we belong to the Church as a community of
Kings, priests, prophets).
The Catholic Teachings

The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains the characteristics of the People of God.
“The People of God is marked by characteristics that clearly distinguish it from all other
religious, ethnic, political, or cultural groups found in history.
It is the People of God: God is not the property of any one people. But He acquired a
people for Himself from those who previously were not a people.
One becomes a member of this people not by a physical birth, but by being 'born
anew, a birth of water and the Spirit, that is, by faith in Christ, and Baptism.
This People has for its Head Jesus the Christ (the Anointed, the Messiah). Because
the same anointing, the Holy Spirit, flows from the head into the body, this is the
'messianic people!
The status of this people is that of the dignity and freedom of the sons of God, in
whose hearts the Spirit dwells as in a temple. Its law is the new commandment to love
as Christ loved us. This is the 'new' law of the Holy Spirit.
Its mission is to be salt of the earth and light of the world. This people is a most sure
seed of unity, hope, and salvation for the whole human race
Its destiny, finally, 'is the Kingdom of God which has been begun by God Himself on
earth and must be further extended until it has been brought to perfection by Him at
the end of time" (CCC 782).
 What does the CCC, 783-786 say about as one community, the People of God?
The People of God is a priestly, prophetic, and Kingly people. Its members, through faith and
baptism, share in these three offices of Christ which is exercised in their mission:
1. Priestly- to sanctify
2. Prophetic- to teach
3. Kingly- to serve in the name of Christ,
The Church fulfills the priestly office of Christ when she leads all her members, clergy
and laity, to practice the baptismal call to holiness, She carries out the prophetic office when she
proclaims the word of God and calls on her members to be witnesses of Christ by Word of God
and calls on her members to be witnesses of Christ by word and testimony of life. She exercises
her kingly office in a special way through the Pope, bishops, and pastors whose task is to serve
with humility, love, and compassion.

1. How does the Church fulfill the three-fold mission of Christ?
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Revised Knowledge:
What makes the Church as the people of God?
Christ instituted this new covenant, namely the new covenant in His blood; He called a
race made up of Jews and Gentiles which would be one, not according to the flesh, but in the
Spirit, and this race would be the new People of God” (LG 9).Second Vatican Council explains
that: “Christ instituted this new covenant, namely the new covenant in His blood; He called a
race made up of Jews and Gentiles which would be one, not according to the flesh, but in the
Spirit, and this race would be the new People of God” (LG 9)
Summary:
It is only the Catholic Church that recognizes Christ as both Head and Founder. While
other churches claim to have been founded as Christian organizations or associations, it is only
the Catholic Church that professes to be the People of God.
At Baptism we are incorporated into the Church, our faith community. The Church is a
community of believers. As members of the Church, we enter into communion with God and in
unity among all men (LG. 1).We express our unity as the People of God during Church’s
liturgical celebrations (Holy Mass) (Liturgy, Sacraments, Prayers, Spirituality).We are the
Assembly of God gathered together with all our brothers and sisters in faith, deceased or alive,
and with all the angels and saints in heaven. It is our distinctive characteristic to have been
constituted as a “chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation” (LG 9). (It means that by virtue
of the sacrament of Baptism we belong to the Church as a community of Kings, priests,
prophets).
HANDS
Activity: Fill in the table by answering the given question.
1. How are you going to fulfil the mission of being a part of the People of God?
Priestly Kingly Prophetic
a. At home
b. In the community
c. At school
____________________________________________
Name of School
---o0o---
Subject: _______________________________________
Teacher: _______________________________________
Name of Learner : ___________________________

Grade Level & Section: ______________________________ Inclusive Dates: _______________
Week No.: __________ Score : __________
Written Work/s:
A. Identify the word or term described in each statement. Write your answer on the line
_______________1.It means an assembly or convocation.

_______________2. It refers to the people chosen by Yahweh as His own
_______________3. It is called the new covenant or the new People of God.
_______________4. This is the means by which one becomes a member of the People of God.
_______________5. He is the Founder of the Church as People of God.
_______________6. He is the Head of the Church.
_______________7. It is the law of the People of God.
_______________8. This is the Status of the People of God.
_______________ 9. It is the mission of the People of God.
_______________10. This is the destiny of the People of God.
B. Fill in the blanks to complete the following sentences.

1. _____________________is a Hebrew word which means assembly or congregation
2. Beginning from the patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, _____________________, and the
whole story of the Israelites tells about the covenant between Yahweh and His people.
3. Family is the foremost community of life and _______________________________
4. The image of the Church as the People of God is already found in the______________
Testament.
5. The _____________________ is marked by characteristics that clearly distinguish it
from all other religions, ethnic, and political group in history
WEEK 6
TOPIC: The Nature of the Church: The Church as The Body of Christ
Content Standard
a communion
(CFC 2081)
God. (CFC 2082)
Skills
Reference/s:
INTRODUCTION:
Furthermore, we come to a deeper
description of the Church from its root, meaning,
and foundation and now to its nature. What makes
the Church totally unique institution?
The Church as a Body, with one head,
Jesus Christ, and we are its parts.
Below are the Learning Targets/ https://www.jameswilliam-reading.org.uk/2018/08/19/body-of-christ/
Specific Objectives:
 Understand that the Church is the Body of Christ.

 Bear witness to their roles as members of the Church
 Pray for the Unity of the Church


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FOCUS QUESTION:
1. Why the Church is called the Body of Christ?

ACTIVITY 1: Body Check
QUESTION:
1. Have you ever experienced being terribly ill? What usually happens to a person when one
sense organ does not function properly? How does it affect the whole body? Write your
answer on the box provided.
CONTENT DISCUSSION:
In this week-lesson, you are going to further understand the Nature of the Church through looking
at it as the Body of Christ. You are going also to explain the significance of unity in the church.
HEAD
In the previous lesson, we learned the various names and images used in the Bible to
describe the nature of the Church. One of the images that vividly illustrate the Church is the
“Body of Christ.”
Why the Church is called the Body of Christ? According to the Catechism of the Catholic
Church, “The comparison of the Church with the body casts light on the intimate bond between
Christ and His Church. Not only is she gathered around Him, she is united in Him, in His body"
(CCC 789).
The scriptural metaphor of the body referring to the Church has a rich meaning. It was
first used by St. Paul to address the first Christians. “Now you are Christ's body, and individually
parts of it" (1 Cor 12:27).
Scriptural Metaphor
1Cor. 12:27 “Now you are Christ’s body, and individually parts of it.
Rom. 12: “So we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another.
These passages make us further understand the fundamental aspects of the Church:
1. Our union with Christ is in the form of a body. We are his body and He is our head. The
body will not be able to function without the head, for it is the head that commands and
directs the body.
2. In this “Body of Christ,” there is unity in diversity. We though many, are one. Different
parts of the body perform respective roles and functions in harmony and unity with each
other.
The Church is the organism through which Christ continually performs His work of
salvation. It is, indeed, mystifying and wonderful to behold this reality in the life and ministry of
the Church at the present time. With this, our mission is to do the will of God by listening to His
Word and obeying His commandments. We give value to this reality whenever we gather as one
people before the altar to celebrate the Holy Eucharist in memory of the Lord. We acknowledge
this when we allow ourselves to be led by the Holy Spirit in utilizing the different charisms and
gifts in service of one another and in obedience to the authority of the Church. All these things
lead to the truth that our “being Church is by being the Body of Christ”.
PAUSE AND REFLECT

1. What is the importance of unity in the church?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
HEART
It is very disappointing when a communicant does not respond with “Amen" before
receiving the body of Christ. We may presume that the communicant lacks the understanding of
the significance of the consecrated host. He or she must have not realized the essence of the
ritual during the receiving of the host in the Holy Eucharist. Saying “Amen” implies three things:
When receiving the host in the Holy Eucharist: Saying AMEN implies three things:
1. the belief that Christ is present, body and soul, His humanity and divinity in the sacred
host
2. the genuine acceptance of the body of Christ
3. the desire to be in communion with Him
For Catholics, the expression “Body of Christ” means the real presence of Christ in the
Eucharist. It is the exact words uttered by Jesus at the last supper: “This is my body” (Lk. 22:19)
When we speak of Christ’s “body”, it can mean three things:
a. The physical body of the historical Jesus assumed at the incarnation
b. The Eucharistic body which is the sacramental presence of the Risen Christ in His saving
sacrifice
c. the mystical body, the Church, the faithful united to Christ as their head and vivified by
His Spirit (CFC 1386)
Pope Pius XII, in his Encyclical Letter Mystici Corporis Christi published in 1943, states:
"If we would define and describe text of Mystici this true Church of Jesus Christ as the Corporis
Christi. Mystic Corporis One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Roman Church, we shall find no
expression nobler, more sublime or more divine than the Mystical Body of Jesus Christ” (MC
199).
This fundamental image of the Church as the "Body of Christ" is derived from the
Scriptures. St. Paul spoke of the "head of the body" (Col 1:18), which is distinct from the rest of
the parts of the body, but united with them (cf. Col 1:24). According to him, Christ is the head of
the body, and we are its members. “Now you are Christ's body, and individually parts of it" (1
Cor 12:27). While baptism incorporates us into the body, the Holy Spirit unites us into one body.
This union with Christ as the Head is the cause of our supernatural life and growth as
members of the body. This union is real although mystical in nature. Our Lord Himself
emphasized the importance of this union with Him when He said: “I Am the vine, you are the
branches. Whoever remains in Me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without Me you
can do nothing" (Jn 15:5). On another occasion, the Lord declared: “Whoever eats My flesh and
drinks My blood remains in Me and I in him” (Jn 6:56).
The Catechism of the Catholic Church stresses the truth that the Church is born of this
mysterious, but real communion between Jesus and His disciples. "The comparison of the
Church with the body casts light on the intimate bond between Christ and His Church. Not only
is she gathered around Him; she is united in Him, in His body. Three aspects of the Church as
the Body of Christ are to be more specifically noted: the unity of all her members with each other
as a result of their union with Christ; Christ as head of the Body; and the Church as bride of
Christ" (CCC 789). All these three aspects are actualized through Baptism and the Eucharist. It
was in one Spirit that "we were all baptized into one body" (1 Cor 12:13) and “by really sharing
in the body of the Lord in the breaking of the Eucharistic bread, we are taken up into communion
with Him and with one another" (LG 7; cf. PCP II 89-90).
Through the Spirit and its vital role in the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist, Christ
established the community of believers, the Church, as His own Body: "She lives from Him, in
Him and for Him; He lives with her and in her" In the unity of this Body, there are various
members and functions linked to one another (cf. CCC 805-807). Thus, understanding the
Church as the Body of Christ also underlines the dignity of each member who has a specific and
important role to play. St. Paul emphasized this unity in diversity as an expression of the beauty
and the mystery of the Church as the mystical Body of Christ. "There are different kinds of
spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the Same Lord, there
are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone" (1 Cor 12:4-6).
1. What is your understanding of “unity and diversity”?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Revised Knowledge:
Why the Church is called the Body of Christ?
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “The comparison of the Church with the
body casts light on the intimate bond between Christ and His Church. Not only is she gathered
around Him, she is united in Him, in His body" (CCC 789).
The scriptural metaphor of the body referring to the Church has a rich meaning. It was first used
by St. Paul to address the first Christians. “Now you are Christ's body, and individually parts of
it" (1 Cor 12:27).
Summary:
Our union with Christ is in the form of a body. We are his body and He is our head. The body
will not be able to function without the head, for it is the head that commands and directs the
body.
In this “Body of Christ,” there is unity in diversity. We though many, are one. Different parts of
the body perform respective roles and functions in harmony and unity with each other.
The Church is the organism through which Christ continually performs His work of
salvation. It is, indeed, mystifying and wonderful to behold this reality in the life and ministry of
the Church at the present time. With this, our mission is to do the will of God by listening to His
Word and obeying His commandments. We give value to this reality whenever we gather as one
people before the altar to celebrate the Holy Eucharist in memory of the Lord. We acknowledge
this when we allow ourselves to be led by the Holy Spirit in utilizing the different charisms and
gifts in service of one another and in obedience to the authority of the Church. All these things
lead to the truth that our “being Church is by being the Body of Christ”.
This fundamental image of the Church as the "Body of Christ" is derived from the Scriptures. St.
Paul spoke of the "head of the body" (Col 1:18), which is distinct from the rest of the parts of the
body, but united with them (cf. Col 1:24). According to him, Christ is the head of the body, and
we are its members. “Now you are Christ's body, and individually parts of it" (1 Cor 12:27).
While baptism incorporates us into the body, the Holy Spirit unites us into one body.
This union with Christ as the Head is the cause of our supernatural life and growth as members
of the body. This union is real although mystical in nature. Our Lord Himself emphasized the
importance of this union with Him when He said: “I Am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever
remains in Me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without Me you can do nothing" (Jn
15:5). On another occasion, the Lord declared: “Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood
remains in Me and I in him” (Jn 6:56).
HANDS
Mini-Task
ACTIVITY 3: Prayer Composition: Compose a simple yet creative and meaningful prayer for
the unity of Church as we battle against the treat of the Covid-19 pandemic.
____________________________________________
Name of School
---o0o---

Subject: _______________________________________
Teacher: _______________________________________
Name of Learner : ___________________________

Week No.: __________ Score : __________
A. Written Work/s:
A. Write True on the line if the statement is correct. If the statement is incorrect, replace
the underlined word or words by writing the correct answer on the line.
_________1. The Church is the organism through which Christ continually performs His work of
salvation.
_________2. Saying “Amen" implies that we fully believe that Christ is present, body and soul.
_________3. According to St. Peter, Christ is the head and body, and we are its members.
_________4. Christ's body means the mystical body, the Church, the faithful united to Christ as
their head.
_________5. Communicants wholeheartedly accept the body of Christ during the communion.

1. For Catholics, the expression ________________means the real presence of Christ in the
Eucharist.
2. In the Gospels, Jesus called men and women to become part of God's Kingdom, to follow
Him as His disciples, and to share in His life and _____________________
3. The word “mystical characterizes the union between the glorified Christ and
the_________________
4. Pope Pius XII in his encyclical letter ____________________ published in 1943 , writes “If
we would define and describe this true church of Jesus, we should find no expression more
noble than the Mystical Body of Jesus.
5. The Catechism of the Catholic Church stresses the truth that the Church is born of this
mysterious, but real communion between Jesus and His ______________
WEEK 7
TOPIC: The Nature of the Church: The Church as The Temple of the Holy Spirit
Content Standard
a communion
Most Essential Learning Doctrine: The virtue of hope and the doctrine of our final destiny.
(CFC 2081)
God. (CFC 2082)
Skills
Reference/s:
INTRODUCTION:
Furthermore we come to deeper description of the Church from its root, meaning, and
foundation and now to its nature. What makes the Church totally unique institution?
As you explore this lesson, you will come to understand the aspect of the Church as the
Temple of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, the Holy Spirit resides within us, the body of the Church.

 Understand that the Church is the Temple of the Holy Spirit.
 Bear witness to the holiness of the Church by becoming holy themselves

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FOCUS QUESTION:
1. Why the church is called the “Temple of the Holy Spirit”?
ACTIVITY 1: Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Recall a particular gift of the Holy Spirit you received during confirmation (or at the start
of the school year during the Mass of the Holy Spirit). Draw tongue of fire on the box below.
QUESTIONS
1. What is the essence of this gift to you?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
CONTENT DISCUSSION:
at it as the Temple of the Holy Spirit. You will come to recognize the role of the Holy Spirit in the
church.
HEAD
The usual idea of a "temple” is that it is a place of worship for other religions such as
Buddhist temple, Chinese temple, and others. Christians rarely use the word “temple” today. We
use "church” to refer to our place of worship and liturgical celebrations, house of prayer, and
house of God.
The temple reminds us of the story of the people of Israel narrated in the Old Testament.
It was the central place of the ancient Jewish religion that was considered sacred, powerful, and
mysterious. In Jerusalem, the great Temple of Solomon was where they encountered God in
prayer. The Ark of the Covenant which contained the Tablets of the Law, the manna, and the rod
of Aaron was housed in the temple. The Ark was a visible sign of the presence of God in the
midst of His people and a constant guide in their journey to the Promised Land.
Pope Francis, in his weekly catechesis, explained that "what was foreshadowed in the old
Temple is fulfilled by the power of the Holy Spirit, in the Church: the Church is the 'House of
God the place of His presence, where we can find and meet the Lord; the Church is the Temple
where the Holy Spirit dwells, who animates, guides, and sustains it. If we ask ourselves: where
can we meet God? Where can we enter into communion with Him through Christ? Where can we
find the light of the Holy Spirit that light up our lives? The answer is: in the People of God,
among us, who are the Church. Here we will find Jesus, the Holy Spirit and the Father” (General
Audience, June 26, 2013).
The Church is not built by the human hands nor is she made up of physical stones. The
Church is the temple of the Holy Spirit built of “living stones.” The Apostle Paul stresses this
truth to the Christians of Ephesus: “[You are] built upon the foundation of the apostles and
prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the capstone. Through Him the whole structure is held
together and grows into a temple sacred in the Lord; in Him you also are being built together into
a dwelling place of God in the Spirit" (Eph 2:20-22).
PAUSE AND REFLECT
1. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the Church?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
HEART
When we are in high spirits, we feel that we are full of energy, dynamism, and
inspiration. These expressions of our positive disposition are attributed to the impulse of the
good spirit in us. We should always pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. “Come, Holy Spirit,
fill the hearts of the faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Your love." To be led by the Holy
Spirit is to be in the presence of God, to be in a state of grace, and to be holy. The Holy Spirit
empowers us to live a virtuous life.
The Holy Spirit is the source of the life, unity, and sanctity of the Church. The Spirit of
God dwells in the Church as its temple where we offer ourselves as spiritual sacrifices acceptable
to God. According to St. Peter, we are the living stones built into a spiritual house (cf. 1 Pt 2:5).
"How beautiful this is! We are the living stones of God's building, deeply united to Christ, who is
the cornerstone, and is also a keystone among us. What does this mean? It means that we are the
temple, we are the living Church, the living temple and when we are together the Holy Spirit,
too, is present, Who helps us to grow as Church. We are therefore not isolated, but we are the
People of God: this is the Church!" (Pope Francis, 2013).
Catholic Teaching
The Catechism of the Catholic Church has this to say about the doctrine that the Church
is the temple of the Holy Spirit: “What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the
Body of Christ, which is the Church. To this Spirit of Christ, as an invisible principle, is to be
ascribed the fact that all the parts of the body are joined one with the other and with their exalted
head; for the whole Spirit of Christ is in the head, the whole Spirit is in the body, and the whole
Spirit is in each of the members. The Holy Spirit makes the Church 'the temple of the living
God” (CCC 797).
The Holy Spirit is the principle of life, unity in diversity, and sanctity of the Church as
the mystical body of Christ. The Holy Spirit is the Dominum et Vivificantem, the Lord and Giver
of life that dwells in the Church and in the hearts of the faithful as in a temple. St. Paul wrote to
the Corinthians: "Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God
dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy that person; for the temple of
God, which you are, is holy" (1 Cor 3:16-17).
Being the soul of the mystical Body of Christ, “the Holy Spirit guides the Church into the
fullness of truth, gives her a unity of fellowship and service, and constantly renews and leads her
to perfect union with her Spouse , Christ” (CFC 1360). Through the centuries, the Church has
been led by the Holy Spirit to authentically recognize and teach what is essential to Christian
life. It is by the Holy Spirit that all of us baptized can call God as Abba, Father. It is through the
Holy Spirit that we are able to offer a pleasing and acceptable sacrifice to our Father in heaven. It
is from Him that we receive the riches of the Church's gifts and charisms.
1. "Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in
you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy that person; for the temple of
God, which you are, is holy" (1 Cor 3:16-17).Further explain the meaning of the biblical
text on your own understanding.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Revised Knowledge:
Why the church is called the “Temple of the Holy Spirit”?
Pope Francis, in his weekly catechesis, explained that "what was foreshadowed in the old
Temple is fulfilled by the power of the Holy Spirit, in the Church: the Church is the 'House of
God the place of His presence, where we can find and meet the Lord; the Church is the Temple
where the Holy Spirit dwells, who animates, guides, and sustains it.
Summary:
The Church is not built by the human hands nor is she made up of physical stones. The
Church is the temple of the Holy Spirit built of “living stones.” The Apostle Paul stresses this
truth to the Christians of Ephesus: “[You are] built upon the foundation of the apostles and
prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the capstone. Through Him the whole structure is held
together and grows into a temple sacred in the Lord; in Him you also are being built together into
a dwelling place of God in the Spirit" (Eph 2:20-22).
The Holy Spirit is the source of the life, unity, and sanctity of the Church. The Spirit of God
dwells in the Church as its temple where we offer ourselves as spiritual sacrifices acceptable to
God. According to St. Peter, we are the living stones built into a spiritual house (cf. 1 Pt 2:5).
"How beautiful this is! We are the living stones of God's building, deeply united to Christ, who is
the cornerstone, and is also a keystone among us. What does this mean? It means that we are the
temple, we are the living Church, the living temple and when we are together the Holy Spirit,
too, is present, Who helps us to grow as Church. We are therefore not isolated, but we are the
People of God: this is the Church!" (Pope Francis, 2013).
The Catechism of the Catholic Church has this to say about the doctrine that the Church is the
temple of the Holy Spirit: “What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of
Christ, which is the Church. To this Spirit of Christ, as an invisible principle, is to be ascribed the
fact that all the parts of the body are joined one with the other and with their exalted head; for the
whole Spirit of Christ is in the head, the whole Spirit is in the body, and the whole Spirit is in
each of the members. The Holy Spirit makes the Church 'the temple of the living God” (CCC
797).
The Holy Spirit guides the Church into the fullness of truth, gives her a unity of
fellowship and service, and constantly renews and leads her to perfect union with her Spouse ,
Christ” (CFC 1360).
HANDS
ACTIVITY: Read the biblical passage below and reflect on it. Then, answer the questions
given.
Pentecost (Acts 2:1-13)

When the time for
Pentecost was fulfilled,
they were all in one place
together. And suddenly
there came from the sky a
noise like a strong driving
wind, and it filled the
entire house in which they
were. Then there appeared
https://www.ncronline.org/news/spirituality/ncr-today/pentecost-uncaging- to them tongues as of fire,
spirit-uncaging-ourselves
which parted and came to
rest on each one of them.
And they were all filled with
the holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.
Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven staying in Jerusalem. At this
sound, they gathered in a large crowd, but they were confused because each one heard them
speaking in his own language. They were astounded, and in amazement they asked, "Are not all
these people who are speaking Galileans? Then how does each of us hear them in his own native
language? “We are Parthians, Medes, and Elamites, inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea and
Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the districts of Libya near
Cyrene, as well as travelers from Rome, both Jews and converts to Judaism, Cretans and Arabs,
yet we hear them speaking in our own tongues of the mighty acts of God." They were all
astounded and bewildered, and said to one another, "What does this mean?
1. What makes the Pentecost event significant to the Church?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. How did the Holy Spirit affect the apostles?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________
Name of School
---o0o---

Subject: _______________________________________
Teacher: _______________________________________
Name of Learner : ___________________________

Week No.: __________ Score : __________
A. Written Work/s:
A. Write True on the line if the statement is correct. If the statement is incorrect, replace
the underlined word or words by writing the correct answer on the line.
__________1. The temple of Israel in the Old Testament was the central place of the ancient
Jewish religion.
__________2. The ark was a visible sign of the presence of God in the midst of His people and a
constant guide in their journey to the Promised Land.
__________3. Pope John Paul II explained that “what was foreshadowed in the Old Temple is
fulfilled by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
__________4. The temple of the Holy Spirit is the Church built of “living stones."
__________5. The apostle, Peter, stresses this truth to the Christians of Ephesus: “You are built
upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus
Himself as the capstone.

1. What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is
the___________________
2. Christ is in the head, the Holy Spirit is in the__________________ , and the whole Spirit is
in each of the member.
3. The Holy Spirit makes the Church the temple of the________________________ God.
4. The Holy Spirit is the principle of life, unity in diversity, and sanctity of the Church as the
mystical body of __________________________
5. Being the soul of the mystical body of Christ, the Holy Spirit guides the Church into the
fullness of truth, gives her unity of fellowship and leads her to perfect union with her
spouse,___________________________
Activity 2: Mini Task
REFLECTION: Explain the following statements concisely.
1. The Holy Spirit is the soul of the Church.

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
2. The Holy Spirit is the Lord and Giver of life.

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
3. The Church is built of "living stones."

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
WEEK 8
TOPIC: The Nature of the Church: The Church as Sacrament
Content Standard Body of Christ and the Temple of the Holy Spirit.
a communion
(CFC 2081)
God. (CFC 2082)
Skills
Reference/s:
INTRODUCTION:
Furthermore we come to deeper description of the Church from its root, meaning, and
foundation and now to its nature.
In this lesson, you will understand the Church a visible sign of God’s love to us. The
Church as Sacrament manifests to us God’s loving presence and saving works.

 Understand the sacramental dimension of the Church
 Bear witness to the holiness of the Church by being instruments of unity
in their community
 Pray that they may be signs of God’s love and presence among others.

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FOCUS QUESTION:
1. What makes the Church a Sacrament?

ACTIVITY 1: Money Is Power
QUESTION:
1. What does money represent?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
CONTENT DISCUSSION:
at its Sacramental dimension.
HEAD
The Church as a "sacrament" is an uncommon concept to many Catholics. When we talk

about sacrament, what come to mind are the seven sacraments. We must keep in mind that aside
from the seven sacraments, the Church is also a sacrament.
To understand the sacramental nature of the Church, we must first define 'sacrament.”
We learned from our catechetical classes that a sacrament is a visible and effective sign instituted
by Christ to give grace. In other words, it is a sign perceptible to the senses that has the power to
give grace and to effect what it symbolizes on the basis of its divine institution. For example, in
baptism, water is used as a sign of purification from original sin and the supernatural life that
flows from God.
The Vatican II teaches that "the Church, in Christ, is in the nature of sacrament-a sign
and instrument, that is, of communion with God and of unity among all men” (LG 1). What is
being emphasized here is the nature of the Church that reflects the mystery of Christ the
Redeemer as well as her universal mission to bring all men and women into communion with
God and with one another. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church explains: "The Church in
this world is the sacrament of salvation, the sign and the instrument of the communion of God
and men" (CCC 780).
PAUSE AND REFLECT
1. Why is the Church a Sacrament in nature?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
HEART
Let us be guided with teachings of the Church about the Nature of the Church as
Sacrament.
Catholic Teachings
Christ instituted His Church as the universal sacrament of salvation. The Church contains
and spreads the grace that she signifies. Through her, the Lord joins all people more closely to
Himself.
The Catechism for Filipino Catholics has outlined three aspects of the Church as a
sacrament. First, it unites the visible and invisible dimensions of the Church. The Church is a
visible, hierarchically-structured society which makes manifest an invisible spiritual community.
The visible and invisible components form one complex reality that comprises both a human and
a divine element.
Second, it directly relates the Church to non-Catholics. It helps explain how the grace of
Christ can be operative beyond the limits of the institutional Church without neglecting the
necessity of the visible Church. The Church as a sacrament is used by Christ as an instrument for
the redemption of all. She is sent forth to the whole world as the light of the world and the salt of
the earth. Her presence is the tangible sign of Christ's presence in the world drawing all peoples
in the power of the Holy Spirit to full communion with God and with one another in Christ.
Third, it unites the Church closely with the Eucharist. Since the Eucharist sacramentally
makes present the body and blood of the Risen Christ, the Church is the sign of the presence of
the Risen Christ in His Spirit (cf. CFC 1368-1369). As a sacrament, Church embodies the reality
that she represents. The Church is the Church sacrament of Christ. She points to Christ and it
proves the presence of Christ on earth. She is the bearer of the message of God's love in Jesus
Christ. She serves all people regardless of race and language. She is a community of faith, hope,
and love for everyone. She worships God the Father through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit.
1. What does the Church symbolize/ manifest as Sacrament?
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Revised Knowledge:
1. What makes the Church a Sacrament?
The Vatican II teaches that "the Church, in Christ, is in the nature of sacrament-a sign and
instrument, that is, of communion with God and of unity among all men” (LG 1).it is a sign
perceptible to the senses that has the power to give grace and to effect what it symbolizes on the
basis of its divine institution. For example, in baptism, water is used as a sign of purification
from original sin and the supernatural life that flows from God.
It is the nature of the Church that reflects the mystery of Christ the Redeemer as well as her
universal mission to bring all men and women into communion with God and with one another.
As the Catechism of the Catholic Church explains: "The Church in this world is the sacrament of
salvation, the sign and the instrument of the communion of God and men" (CCC 780).
Summary:
The nature of the Church that reflects the mystery of Christ the Redeemer as well as her
universal mission to bring all men and women into communion with God and with one another.
As the Catechism of the Catholic Church explains: "The Church in this world is the sacrament of
salvation, the sign and the instrument of the communion of God and men" (CCC 780). The
Church is a visible, hierarchically-structured society which makes manifest an invisible spiritual
community. The visible and invisible components form one complex reality that comprises both
a human and a divine element.
It helps explain how the grace of Christ can be operative beyond the limits of the institutional
Church without neglecting the necessity of the visible Church. The Church as a sacrament is
used by Christ as an instrument for the redemption of all. And the Church is the sign of the
presence of the Risen Christ in His Spirit (cf. CFC 1368-1369). As a sacrament, Church
embodies the reality that she represents. The Church is the sacrament of Christ.
HANDS
Let us read a biblical story that will give us deeper meaning of the Nature of the
Church as Sacrament.
ACTIVITY: Read the story of Noah, and then answer the questions given.
The Ark of Noah ( Gen 7:6-23;8:13-19)
Noah was six hundred years old when the

flood waters came upon the earth. Together
with his sons, his wife, and his sons' wives,
Noah went into the ark because of the
waters of the flood. Of the clean animals
and the unclean, of the birds, and of
everything that creeps on the ground, [two
by two) male and female enter the ark with
Noah, just as the Lord had commanded him.
As soon as the seven days were over, the
https://pixels.com/featured/1-noahs-ark-english- waters of the flood came upon the earth.
In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in
the second month, on the seventeenth day of
the month: it was on that day that all the
fountains of the great abyss burst forth, and the
floodgates of the sky were opened. For forty days and forty nights heavy rain poured down on
the earth.
On the precise day named, Noah and his sons Shem, Ham and Japheth, and
Noah's wife, and the three wives of Noah's sons had entered the ark, together with every kind of
wild beast, every kind of creeping thing of the earth, and every kind of bird. Pairs of all
creatures in which there was the breath of life entered the ark with Noah. Those that entered
were male and female; and of all species they came, as God had commanded Noah. Then the
Lord shut him in.
The flood continued upon the earth for forty days. As the waters increased,
they lifted the ark, so that it rose above the earth. The swelling waters increased greatly, but the
ark floated on the surface of the waters. Higher and higher above the earth rose the waters, until
all the highest mountains everywhere were submerged, the crest rising fifteen cubits higher than
the submerged mountains. All creatures that stirred on earth perished: birds, cattle, wild
animals, and all that swarmed on the earth, as well as all mankind. Everything on dry land with
the faintest breath of life in its nostrils died out. The Lord wiped out every living thing on earth:
man and cattle, the creeping things and the birds of the air; all were wiped out from the earth.
Only Noah and those with him in the ark were left.
In the six hundred and first year of Noah's life, in the first month, on the first day of the month,
the water began to dry up on the earth. Noah then removed the covering of the ark and saw that
the surface of the ground was drying up. In the second month, on the twenty-seventh day of the
month, the earth was dry.
Then God said to Noah: "Go out of the ark, together with your wife and
your sons and your sons' wives. Bring out with you every living thing that is with you—all
creatures, be they birds or animals or creeping things of the earth—and let them abound on the
earth, breeding and multiplying on it. So Noah came out, together with his wife, his sons and his
son’s wives; and all the animals, wild and tame, all the birds, and all the creeping creatures of
the earth left the ark, one kind after another
Pause and Reflect:

1. What is the importance of the ark in the story? What does the ark symbolize?
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2. What is the significance of this event to the lives of the people of God?
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3. How can you compare the “Ark of Noah” with the “Church of Christ”?
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Name of School
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Subject: _______________________________________
Teacher: _______________________________________
Name of Learner : ___________________________

Week No.: __________ Score : __________
A. Written Work/s:
A. Determine the word or term described in each statement. Write your answer on the
line.
_______________1. It is a visible and effective sign instituted by Christ to give grace.
_______________2. In baptism, it is used as a sign of purification from original sin and the
supernatural life that flows from God.
_______________3. The council that teaches that "the Church, in Christ, is in the nature of
sacrament- a sign and instrument, that is, of communion with God
and of unity among all men.”
_______________4. It is the sacrament of salvation, the sign and the instrument of the
communion of God and men.
_______________5. It is often known as the symbol of the Church in the Old Testament.
_______________6. It is the sacrament that makes present the body and blood of the risen
Christ.
_______________7. She is the sacrament of Christ.
_______________ 8. She is sent forth to the whole world as the light of the world and salt of the
_______________ 9. It is a community of faith, hope, and love for both the strong and the weak,
saints and sinners, earth.
_______________10. The document of the Church that has outlined three aspects of the Church
being a sacrament
Activity 2: Mini Tasks

B. The ark is used as a symbol of the Church in the Old Testament. For you, what can
symbolize the Church in the modern times? Draw your symbol in the box, and explain in
three to five sentences.
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Depth of discussion is Depth of discussion is Depth of discussion is Depth of discussion is not
Content presented with more presented with presented with enough presented not supported
than sufficient amount sufficient amount of ideas. by any idea,
of ideas ideas
Organization The thoughts or ideas The thoughts or ideas The thoughts or ideas The thoughts or ideas are
are very systematically are systematically are not so poorly organized and
and interestingly organized and systematically and presented
organized and presented interestingly organized
presented and presented
Values Integration Gospel values are Gospel values are Gospel values are Gospel values are poorly
obviously manifested manifested and slightly manifested and manifested and integrated
and integrated in the integrated in the work. integrated in the work. in the work.
work.

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FIRST QUARTER MODULE

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WEEK 1: The Various Names and Images of the Church

TOPIC: The Various Names and Images of the Church

 Understand the concept of the Church.

Skills I expect to use:

PROCESS QUESTIONS/ FOCUS QUESTIONS:

THE ETYMOLOGICAL MEANING OF THE CHURCH

THE MYSTERIOUS IMAGES AND CONCEPT OF THE CHURCH

PAUSE AND REFLECT

1. Why does the Church referring to us as “She”?

2. What are the etymological terms/ origins of the word Church?

DBES LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET/GAWAING PAGKATUTO

Name of Learner : ______________________________

Activity 1: Answer the following questions concisely.

1. Etymologically, what does the word "Church" mean?

2. Other than being a building, what does "Church” mean?

3. How is the Church used by Christians?

WEEK 2: The Divine Origin of the Church

TOPIC: The Divine Origin of the Church

Below are the Learning Targets/ Specific Objectives:

What I Want to How I Can Learn

Skills I expect to use:

Church Characteristics consequent to her Divine Origin

ACTIVITY 2: PAUSE AND REFLECT

2. What are the Characteristics of the Church?

ACTIVITY 3: PAUSE AND REFLECT

DBES LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET/GAWAING PAGKATUTO

Name of Learner : _______________________________________________________________

2. Why is the Church founded by Christ historical?

Criterion Excellent Very Satisfactory Satisfactory Fairly Satisfactory

TOPIC: The Apostolic Foundation of the Church

Below are the Learning Targets/ Specific Objectives:

Exploration of Prior Knowledge

What I Want to How I Can Learn

Skills I expect to use:

1. What is Apostolic Succession?

Who are the apostles? What characteristics

PAUSE AND REFLECT

DBES LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET/GAWAING PAGKATUTO

Name of Learner : _______________________________________________________

Activity 1: Reflection-Note Making.

1. What is your role as a Modern-day Apostle in the Church?

Criterion Excellent Very Satisfactory Satisfactory Fairly Satisfactory

WEEK 4: The Salvific Mission of the Church

TOPIC: The Salvific Mission of the Church

Below are the Learning Targets/ Specific Objectives:

 Understand the necessity of the Church for salvation

Exploration of Prior Knowledge

What I Want to How I Can Learn

Skills I expect to use:

ACTIVITY 2: PAUSE AND REFLECT

2. What is the mission of the Church?

GO Make Disciples Baptize

DBES LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET/GAWAING PAGKATUTO

Name of Learner : ______________________________________________________

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WEEK 5: The Nature of the Church: The Church as People of God