RELIGIOUS

EDUCATION 9
Second Quarter
MODULE 1
 Church as People of God Upholding Rights and Responsibilities
 Church as Body of Christ: Following Natural Moral Law for Unity and Harmony in
Society

Introduction
It is our vocation to manifest the image of God through our thoughts, words and works, and be transformed into
the image of His Son Jesus Christ. This vocation takes a personal form since each of us is called to enter into the divine
beatitude, that is, to show concern for the human community. As Catholic Filipinos, we must take responsibility for
building a just society. Each of us is called by Christ to do our part in working to reduce and abolish unjust social
structures and grave injustices that plague our country and harm our people.
Human beings are the crown of God’s creation and we are given capabilities to exercise our vocation, rights, and
responsibilities toward humanity for the common good. Therefore, each one has to exercise charity, responsibility,
obedience, and have willingness to care for nature and all of His creation, which is the very first duty that the Creator
posed on us.
Furthermore, as Church we are expected to act according to the universal law – the law of all laws which is the
Natural Moral Law. The Natural Moral Law is our ultimate guide for self-actualization.

Grade Level Standard:

The learner demonstrate understanding of concept about society and Christian human work as a calling from God
and take actions for the right course or occupation that is meaningful and significant for integral human formation and social
transformation.

LESSON TOPICS TEXTBOOK

PAGES
● Church as People of God Upholding Rights and Responsibilities

6 and 7 ● Church as Body of Christ: Following Natural Moral Law for Unity and 272 - 284

Harmony in Society
Lesson Objectives Focus Skills
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to: At the end of this lesson, you
Doctrine are expected to:
 Explain why the Church as People of God upholds the rights and responsibilities of
 Write an essay
human person.
 Identify laws that are aligned with the Natural Moral Law and with the essence of  Make a prayer
the Church as the Body of Christ.  Identify different
laws and virtues
Morals
 Infer that following the laws that are in accordance with the natural moral law and
the essence of the Church as the Body of Christ leads to achieving the common
good.
 Get engaged in the school’s partner community for the people’s education and
awareness on how to uphold and promote their rights and responsibilities.
Worship
Pray together the Prayer for Basic Rights (From Being Neighbour: The Catechism
and Social Justice, USCCB, April 1998)

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 OPENING PRAYER
Thank you Heavenly Father for this day, for extending my life. I believe in Your goodness with all my heart. I am asking
You to go before me today, to be my guide in whatever situations I’ll be facing. As each hour passes on this day, Father,
please bless me with Your strength and keep me under Your watchful eye the entire day. This I pray, in Jesus’ name.
Amen.

EXPLORE
My dear student, before you start answering your module, I want you to do first your opening prayer. You can use
the given prayer above or recite your personal prayer.

Let’s Start!
Congratulations! You are now in your lessons 6 and 7. I am hoping that you learned a lot from our previous lessons
and you are able to apply all your learning in real life situations especially in spreading the Good News about the teachings
of God. To start this new lesson kindly read and reflect the given article below concerning a charitable work which helps
people in Manila.

CARITAS MANILA: OUR RESPONSIBILITIES TO OUR NEIGHBOR

Caritas Manila is the lead Catholic agency for social services and development in the Archdiocese of Manila. It
was founded in October 1953 by the late Archbishop of Manila, Rufino J. Cardinal Santos. Its programs and services are
directed towards the total human development of marginalized people and the promotion of social justice in the light of the
Church’s Catholic social teachings. It directly serves 13 vicariates of the Archdiocese and provides technical assistance to
parish social services and development ministries. It acts too as catalyst for capacity-building and networking for five other
Metro Manila dioceses.
The name CARITAS means charity or authentic love. Caritas Manila is part of the worldwide Caritas
Internationalis of the Catholic Church. Caritas Manila has different programs and services which aims to concretize the
love of God among 52 percent of Metro Manila’s population who are poor, also called the “least, last, and lost”. It has 3
major missions: to empower the poor towards total human development, to build caring and sharing communities among
the youth and families, and to enable the growth and development of servant leadership.
Caritas Manila’s core programs are geared towards the integral human development and the spiritual and socio-
economic development of the poor. It has always believed that meaningful assistance must be an empowering process.
Most of its programs are designed to transform people from poverty and dependence to productive self-reliance with
dignity. The various Social Development Programs are:
1. The Youth Servant Leadership and Eucharist Program (YSLEP)
2. Health Care
3. Caritas Margins
4. Disasters Risk Reduction
5. Restorative Justice
6. Housing and Community Building
7. Advocacy and Social Concerns
Questions:
1. What is the purpose of the Caritas Manila?
2. How can you take part in the solution of these problems of our society?
3. Why do we need to help and act now to make difference in the community and in the world?

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FIRM UP
The virtue of charity is the summit of the Christian life and the beginning of everlasting happiness. Aside from
Caritas Manila, there are other agencies and organizations that have the mission of spreading the love of God through
charitable works. The principle behind these charitable groups is not the answer to the question “How can we be happy?”
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but instead, “How can we make them happy?” It simply means that the ultimate means to happiness is to focus not on your
happiness, but on the happiness of others.
With this, charity is best expressed in the value of selflessness. Selflessness is the act of sacrificing one’s own
interest for the good of others. Selflessness means we act without thinking how we will profit or be rewarded. If we give
help to others, but expect recognition or the favour to be returned, this is not a selfless action. True selflessness means we
could do the action, even if it was never known to anyone else. Selflessness means that we identify with others and our
action is motivated by the feeling of oneness, empathy, and solidarity. We help others because we identify with their
problems and their sufferings.
Read the Gospel of Matthew 25: 31-46 on pages 272 – 273 of your book. Then, create a summary paragraph (3-5
sentences) about it.

DEEPEN
The Last Judgment in Matthew 25:31-46 enumerates 6 loving deeds, also known as the Corporal Works of
Mercy:
1. “I was hungry, and you fed me.”
2. “I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink.”
3. “I was a stranger, and you welcomed me into your house.”
4. “I was naked, and you clothed me.”
5. “I was sick, and you visited me.”
6. “I was in prison, and you came to see me.”

The Church propose one more, for the sake of keeping the number 7, drawn from the Book of Tobit to bury the
dead. Nourishing the famished, sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, consoling the sick and the incarnated,
condoling with the bereaved, and ensuring proper burial for the dead prove a Christian’s love for the Lord.

Love for the King in the parable must be expressed in concrete loving deeds done to one’s brothers and sisters.
The basis of the King’s judgment for either salvation or damnation is based on this concrete love for neighbour. Love for
God can only be true when expressed in love for neighbour.

The first encyclical letter of Pope Benedict XVI was on love. It is entitled Deus caritas Est, meaning God is love,
published on December 25, 2005, Christmas Day, and it dealt with Christian love. He wrote another encyclical letter on
love on June 29, 2009, on the Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul, entitled Caritas in Veritate, meaning Charity in
truth. It discussed particularly the theme of integral human development, which cannot be achieved without charity and
truth. These two papal documents illustrate the present-day approaches to love of neighbour. In today’s world, charity
must have the following characteristics:

1. ROOTED IN JUSTICE
Zaccheus is an amazing example of authentic conversion and personal transformation. Together with his
desire to do charity by giving half of his possession to the poor, he also wanted to do justice to those whom he had
defrauded by compensating them fourfold.” “Half of what I own, Lord, I will give to the poor, and if I have cheated
anyone, I will pay him back four times as much” (Lk 19:8). It is true that “love covers a multitude of sins” (1 Pt 4:8),
but it cannot be a substitute for the demands of justice. For example, helping a beggar on the streets cannot make up
for the unjust wage that one gives his or her servant at home. One must fulfil, first of all, the requirements of justice
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2. ORGANIZED, WELL-ORGANIZED, AND NOT SPORADIC
Doing charity must be systematic. The impulsive help given to a man, lying hungry and dirty at a street
corner, is a thing of the past. As a Chinese poem from Kuantzu says, “Give a man a fish, he will eat for a day; teach a
poor man how to fish, he will eat every day.” Charitable action must be enduring. For charity to endure, it must be
organized, well-ordered, and not sporadic. Thus, one who is supporting a scholarship program for street children
should not feel guilty for not giving a few pesos to a street beggar.

3. SEEKING INTEGRAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Genuine charity seeks wholeness. Caring for the body alone is not sufficient. We must also address a
person’s spiritual need. Giving alms may be a charitable deed, but it may turn out to be improper if it does not
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 enhance the beggar’s human dignity. Regular financial assistance can be a big help, unless it fosters the receiver’s
dependence on the giver.

4. ORIENTED TOWARDS COMMUNICATION

Authentic charity is not individualistic in approach. Love breaks down walls, builds bridges, and foster
strong bonds. Charity that causes jealousy and intrigue is doubtful. Charity must make people feel loved and thus,
enhance mutual trust. The good that we do must strengthen relationships within the human community and build
genuine fellowship.
5. INTEGRATED WITH WORSHIP
According to ancient liturgical practices, the Christian faithful would offer, together with the gifts of bread
and wine whatever can be of help to the poor of the community. The worship of God should not be divorced from
service to the needy members of the Church. The consecration of the bread and wine unto the Body and Blood of
Christ should be genuinely beneficial to the members of Mystical Body of Christ. The greatest act of worship is the
loving sacrifice that truly helped one’s neighbour. It is the best that can be offered to God on the altar of Christ’s
sacrifice.
(Texts taken from Cordero, D. & Lagaya, R. (2014). KENOSIS: The Life-Giving
Sacrifice of Jesus 9. Don Bosco Press, pp. 88-94).
NORMS OF MORALITY
 Natural Law – Is recognized by all men regardless of creed, race, culture, or historical circumstance (Agapay,
1991). It is a moral obligation that arises from human, compelling an individual to be true to his/her nature as tao. Is
necessary because it indicates the difference between human beings and other creatures. Natural laws are rules
derived from the nature that guides the human life.
Properties of the Natural Law
a. It is universal. Natural law is constitutive elements of human nature. Therefore, it is true wherever human
nature manifests itself. All humans are equal because of shared human nature.
b. It is obligatory. Natural law is human nature, calling for itself to be actualized, to “live” according to its
basic and essential demands.
c. It is recognizable. It is imprinted in the human nature and human has the light of reason to know it.
d. It is immutable or unchangeable. Natural law is human nature. It is immutable because human’s
essential nature can never be lost as long as human is human.
 Divine Law – Is derived from the eternal law. Divine law is divided into the Old Law and the New Law (Old and
New Testament of the Bible)

 Eternal Law – Is a plan of God in creating the universe and assigning to each creature therein – specific nature
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(Agapay, 1991). It contains the Divine blueprints, which bring order into the universe because they direct all of
creation and creatures to their respective and goals.

 Moral Law – The law which directs human behavior in human acts. It contains universal truths and ethical
principles that ought to guide the individual conduct in matters of right and wrong. Moral law tells human being how
to act in his/her relationship with God and others.

 Human Law – Are laws made by human beings, and are valid only because human made them. Human law must be
in accordance with the Natural and Eternal law.

For additional input on our topic, please read pp. 274 – 277 of your ReEd book.

TRANSFER

You will be aware about our rights and responsibilities as human person and the laws that are
aligned with the Natural Moral Law and with the essence of the Church as the Body of Christ
TRANSFER 1 through our discussion. Afterwards, answer the question below.
As a believer and a Filipino Christian, how can you model self-service in response to
(August 31 – the shortage of supply in the market amidst pandemic. (5-10 sentences)
September 4, 2021)
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 Your answer will be displayed in the mobile application of the computer subject.

Using what you have discovered and learned in TRANSFER 1, each member in the PT group
will choose one worker to research about. Afterwards, answer the following questions below:
 Why did you chose that worker?
TRANSFER 2  How will you relate yourself to the worker you have chosen?
 Can you foresee yourself as a successful person in the future? Why or why not?
(September 6 – 11,  How is “service” related to “success”?
2021)
Your responses will be displayed in the mobile application of the computer subject.

TRANSFER 3 Using what you have learned, make the final draft of your infographic of each chosen worker
in TRANSFER 2
(September 13 –18,
2021) This will be displayed in the mobile application of the computer subject.

SECOND Your LGU will be celebrating the National Labor Day. The program committee of your LGU
QUARTER chooses your team to create a mobile application which showcases infographic about God’s
PERFORMNACE love in the lived realities of workers. Each one in your group is tasked to choose one worker
TASK to create an infographic about that worker. Your infographic should include the following:
God’s love in lived realities of worker and its relationship to the cause and effect of the
(September 20 – 25, shortage and surplus in the market. These infographic should be the content of your mobile
2021) application. Your output will be assessed based on the following criteria: punctuality,
relevance to the theme, creativity, and functionality.

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Rubric for the Second Quarter Performance Task

3 2 1 Score
Criteria Excellence Satisfactory Needs improvement
Punctuality Submitted before the Submitted on time Missed the deadline
2x due date.
The Infographic and The Infographic and The Infographic and
the mobile the mobile the mobile
application’s layout, application’s layout, application’s layout,
color harmony, and color harmony, and color harmony, and
Creativity graphical user’s graphical user’s graphical user’s
2x interface interface meets the interface needs
exceeds expectation. expectation. improvement.

The Infographic and The Infographic and The Infographic and

Relevance to the the mobile application the mobile application the mobile application
theme are perfectly aligned are somewhat aligned are slightly aligned to
3x to the theme. to the theme. the theme.
The mobile The mobile The mobile application
Functionality application exceeds application serves its did not function
3x expectation. purpose.
Raw score:

TOTAL
Highest possible
score:
30

SUMMATIVE
TEST
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Answer your summative test honestly. Try your very best because this is a recorded test. Please provide a concise answer
for each item. Good luck and God bless.
 Explain why the Church as People of God upholds the rights and responsibilities of human person. (10 points)
 Identify and explain briefly the laws that are aligned with the Natural Moral Law and with the essence of the
Church as the Body of Christ. (10 points)

CLOSURE
YOU DID A GREAT JOB! You completed the lessons. Now we are going to evaluate what you have discovered and
learned. Kindly provide brief responses to what is being asked in the table below.

As a child of God, my purpose and responsibility in the world …

LET’S SUM UP OUR LESSON!!!

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Vocation, profession, and service are man’s final end. Our end is to be the crown of creation. We are the highest
among all the creatures that God created. It is our goal and duty to rule the earth in a positive way. Aside from that, we
have the responsibility to our brothers and sisters. We should always offer help and respect other people. In times of crisis,
we should help one another without conditions. And we should love our neighbour as mentioned since it is one of the
greatest commandments of God.

CLOSING PRAYER
Creator God, thank you for providing us with the gift to share our talents.
Provide our community, our nation, our world the fortitude to provide work for all
which is decent and fair. Make us faithful stewards of your creation to enhance the
human dignity of our global family. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Your Son
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit now and forever. Amen

GOOD BYE AND GOD BLESS!

Reference:

 Cordero, D. & Lagaya, R. (2014). KENOSIS: The Life-Giving Sacrifice of Jesus 9. Don Bosco Press.
Antonio Amaiz cor. Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City. pp. 88-94.
 https://www.usccb.org/prayers/prayer-work

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Prepared By:
Mr. Ray Cris A. Temario
Religious Education Teacher
0961-674-8441
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