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are ignoring the image of God in them and saying that

FIRST LESSON: Creed Chronicles: you are more valuable than them.
Unveiling the Heart of our Catholic Faith Complete strangers - Do you treat your server at a
Am God’s Beloved, Gifted for Others restaurant or the customer support representative on
Five Absolute Truths About Ourselves the phone as someone with great value? Do you
1. We are created in God’s image and likeness. consume pornography, and thereby treat a fellow
2. We are all redeemed by the blood of Christ. image-bearer of God as an object?
3. We are sanctified by the indwelling Holy Spirit.
4. Weare called to be children of God. Other races and ethnicities - God created people with
5. We are destined for eternal life. different skin tones, languages, and cultures. That
1) We Are Created in God’s Image and Likeness variety is part of the image of God. Do you appreciate
Then, God said, “Let us make man in our image, after different cultures and speak up in the face of racism?
our likeness…. So, God created man in His own image,
in the image of God He created him; male and female The unborn - A child has the image of God from the
He created them.” point of conception. And if you have had an abortion,
you are still just as valuable to God.
: Genesis 1:26-27
"Let us make man in our image, after our likeness" The LGBTQ community - Part of being created in the
The use of "us" and "our" has been interpreted in image of God is that He created us male and female. He
various ways. Some see it as a reflection of the Trinity also created marriage and sex to be between a man and
(Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), suggesting a a woman. Though we should be clear on what
conversation within the Godhead. Others view it as a Scripture says, we should also let everyone know that
plural of majesty, which was a common way for they are loved and help them understand that the
ancient kings to refer to themselves, or as God speaking gospel is also for them.
in the presence of the heavenly court (angels).
In yourself - God gives us value; we don’t have to earn
“Image and Likeness of God” it or feel that we are unworthy of His love because of
Being made in the "image" and "likeness" of God means what we have done. (paano mo mahahalin ang ibang
that humans share certain characteristics with God, tao mo kung hindi mo alam paano mahalin ang sarili
such as rationality (think logically), morality, creativity, mo? :)
and the capacity for relationships. It implies that
humans are a reflection of God's own nature and are Every Human Needs Jesus
intended to represent Him on Earth. We have all sinned. While sin didn’t erase the image of
God in us, it has defaced the image of God. So God sent
"And let them have dominion" His Son, the actual image of God, to pay for our sins
Dominion - this refers to humanity's responsibility to and make a way for us to fulfill the purpose for which
rule over the Earth and all living creatures. we have been created
"So God created man in his own image... male and
female he created them" We are all redeemed by the blood of Christ
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the
Creation of Humanity: This verse emphasizes the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of
equality and unity of both male and female in the eyes His grace.” (Ephesians 1:7)
of God. Both are created in the image of God, indicating
that both genders equally reflect God's image and share We are all redeemed by the blood of Christ
in the responsibilities of stewardship. “in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
– Colossians 1:14
Male and Female: The mention of both male and
female Because of man's owns foolish rebellion and
highlights the completeness of humanity in diversity. It disobedience, we became servants of a cruel
also lays the foundation for the concept of marriage taskmaster, estranged from the God Who made us, and
and family, which is further elaborated in Genesis 2. entrapped by Satan. We forever became slaves to sin
and destined to an everlasting death (eternal separation
Every Human Has a Specific and Noble Purpose from God).
You have been made to know God and make Him
known. That is the point and purpose of your life. Only the shed blood of a sinless, perfect being—Jesus
Specifically, people are created to: Christ— could redeem humanity from sin and death.
Jesus' sacrifice was the only way to satisfy God's
• Relate to God - God has set eternity (forever) in our righteous judgment and allow forgiveness for those
hearts. (everlasting love) who believe in Him.

• Represent or reflect God - God has made us like God, out of love, redeemed humanity by sacrificing
Him; His
we can think, feel, and act in ways that reflect His only Son, Jesus, on the cross. Through Jesus' blood,
attributes. (We share the same characteristics with god, believers are granted forgiveness and eternal life as a
god has made us like him (rationality, we know how to free gift of God's grace, showcasing His great love,
love and care) kindness, and holiness.

• Rule for God - God has made us to rule over the earth Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, his blood
for Him. (do good things, morality) poured out on the altar of the Cross, we're a free people
- free of penalties and punishments chalked up by all
Every Human is of Great Value to God our misdeeds. And not just barely free, either.
Being made in the image of God gives value and dignity Abundantly free!
to every human being regardless of ethnicity,
productivity, capacity, or viability. We Are Sanctified by the Indwelling Holy Spirit
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the
When you talk down to anyone — your kids, spouse, Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and
roommate, community group member, coworker—you that you are not your own?” – 1 Corinthians 6:19

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For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of
God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall "We are destined for eternal life"
back into fear, but you have received a spirit of means that believers are promised a future of endless
adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” Itis that very life with God, beyond our earthly existence. Through
Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are faith in Jesus, we have the assurance of living forever in
children of God.”– Romans 8:14–16 God’s presence, free from suffering, and filled with joy
; letters ni paul: Romans, 1& 2 Corinthians, Galatians, and peace
Philippians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Philemon, Ephesians,
Colossians, 1 & 2 Timothy, and Titus.
SECOND LESSON: I
Am God’s Beloved,
Guidance by the Holy Spirit: Those who are led by the
Holy Spirit are considered the true children of God. Grounded in My P.R.I.S.M. (Paulinian
This verse Romans 8:14–16 underscores the Roots, Identity, Spirituality, and Mission and
importance of living a life directed by the Holy Spirit. the School’s Vision – Mission)
Holy Spirit means living by faith in the Son of God who
lives in us. SPC (Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres)
Ministries
7 gifts: 1. Education
1. Wisdom (follow will of God, instead of your own 2. Health
will)
2. Understanding BEAUCE…
3. Counsel Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres
4. Fortitude (courage, must have strong relationship Levesville-la-Chenard
with God, dala-dala dapat everyday)
5. Knowledge The PAULINIAN STORY begins here in the
6. Piety (good and close relationship with God and wheatfields of the region of Beauce, France Fields of
other people) Golden Grain (verdant garden in crimson
7. Fear of the lord splendor)

- Field of LIFE but once, plain of DEATH

- Death because it is where great armies battle met.
• Hundred Years War (1337-1453)
• St. Joan of Arc’s Liberation of New Orleans (1429)
• Wars of Religion (1562-1598)
• Wars of Fronde (1648-1653)

The series of wars brought great misery to the

countryside’s –
Poverty, sickness (poverty = sickness), ignorance
(puro patayan kaya they don’t know about the outside
world), apathy (buhay pero parang walang gana sa
mundo), religious indifference (hindi alam kung sinong
paniniwalaan), lowering of moral standards (Puro
kabastusan, palala ng kasalanan)

Such was the situation in Levesville-la-Chenard, a small

village 25 miles southeast of Chartres

Fr. Louis Chauvet (1694)

Adoption into God’s Family: Believers are not - was assigned as Parish Priest of Levesville
slaves living in fear, but rather have been adopted into - stayed and gave hope for the people
God’s family. This adoption signifies a close, intimate - from his own resources, he saw to the repairs of both
relationship with God, where believers can call Him Church and presbytery –
"Abba, Father," a term of endearment that reflects a - He found the Church in ruins, the presbytery
deep, personal bond. uninhabitable, the people indifferent and apathetic.

Assurance of Belonging: The Holy Spirit confirms to - but most especially, he reached out to his
our spirit that we are indeed God's children. This parishioners to respond to their misery, engaging
internal testimony gives believers confidence and everyone in this endeavor.
assurance in their identity as part of God's family.
- This young priest – only 30 years old– was filled with
We Are Called to Be Children of God zeal for his people
“See what love the Father has given us, that we should Fr. Louis Chauvet became many things to his
becalled children of God; and that is what we are.” parishioners.
- His great concern was for their spiritual welfare.
– 1 John 3:1a - He gave special attention to the needy, the aged. He
Identity in Christ: Being called "children of God" is a attended to the abandoned, looking to their total
central aspect of Christian identity. This status is not wellbeing.
earned but is a gift bestowed upon believers because of - He struggled against ignorance and the false teaching
God’s love. It reassures Christians of their special of Quietism (parang bystander na tahimik lang) and
relationship with God. Jansenism (walang pake)
- He became a role model, - exemplifying the quest for
Our Identity as God’s Children: The verse 1 John 3:1a the finer things in life.
teaches that believers are not just followers or servants - He shared his vision of uplifting the level of life of
of God but are His children. This familial relationship the villagers
signifies closeness, care, and a deep, personal - through
connection with God. 1. teaching the children (Education)
2. caring for the sick (Health)

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3. and ministering to the poor (Community Outreach) of ...Regularity ...Simplicity

; Young girls of the village became fired with his vision. ...Work.

In no time, the Sisters of St. Paul spread to the whole of

The first 3 Sisters: the diocese, and all over France
1. Marie Micheau (17)
2. Barbe Foucauld (19)
3. Marie Anne de Tilly (31) 1727 French Guiana, the first mission.
They became the first “Daughters of the School of - then to the French colonies and on to other parts of
Levesville” the globe.
Le Berceau (The Cradle)
- first home of SPC congregation Cayenne, 18th Century
- inside is a basement Dark Night: 1789-1802
-its basement (La Cave) became the first classroom
- with Marie Micheau as first teacher. The French revolution in 1792 ordered the suppression
- evening: prayer room ; morning: classroom of all religious congregations and the confiscation of
their houses and property.

Their RULE The house at St. Maurice was confiscated and the 44
Christ is my life! sisters living there were dispersed.
“They will strive to imitate our Lord and to live his
Teaching.” Mother Josseaume, then Superior General, was
incarcerated with 3 sisters and 212 others at
His love urged them on... Rambouillet. They were eventually released in 1794.
Caritas Christi Urget Nos!

With Religion and the 3Rs, the Sisters taught practical RECONSTITUTION
arts and crafts to equip the young with productive - The Sisters in Cayenne, hardly aware of what was
skills that would enable them to improve their living happening in the home front, requested for
standards. replacements.

Fr. Louis Chauvet The Minister of the Navy, Decres, who greatly
- Founder of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres (SPC) appreciated the charity and compassion of the Sisters,
having once been saved from death by the Sisters who
Fr. Chauvet “wanted to teach the children how to read ministered to him, sent word to France. He was willing
and write in order to enable them to study and learn to shoulder all expenses, if only the Sisters would come.
more about Christian doctrine; to participate more fully
and actively in religious ceremonies, and to practice The government that dispersed them now sought to
religion truly and perfectly.” gather the Sisters together.

Marie Micheau, first recruit, first superior, and first Mother Josseaumme was found. A search was made
teacher, died at the age of 19 on 15 November 1702 for the dispersed Sisters.

Fr. Chauvet accorded her the right to be buried in the Napoleon Bonaparte, Premier Consul, highest
Church, a privilege that belonged only to the Lord authority at that time, signed the Decree of
Founders of the Church, priests and persons Reconstitution of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres, 10
consecrated to God. December 1802.

Marie Anne de Tilly, 28 September 1703 A New Dawn!

The Sisters were given the former Dominican convent
Fr. Louis Chauvet Founder, +21 June 1720 at Rue St. Jacques ...which today serves as the Mother
Our first Sisters were buried at the foot of the altar of House of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres.
the Virgin of Levesville.
The sisters picked up their life and continued their
work in the shadow of the great Cathedral of Chartres
In 1708, Fr. Louis Chauvet entrusted the Sisters of ; they could again pray at the altar of Notre Dame de
Levesville under the protection of the Bishop of Chartres.
Chartres
From then, Paulinian mission flourished in new and
Bishop Paul Godet des Marais different ways both in France and in other parts of the
Gave them the name Sisters of St. Paul world.

Chartres became the Sisters’ new home! Martinique – 1818

(their first house at St. Maurice) Guadeloupe - 1820 Hopital Militaire De Fort De France

Having at first settled in the district of St. Maurice in

Chartres, the Sisters were once called the Sisters of Monsignor Augustin Forcade, assigned as Apostolic
Charity of St. Maurice Vicar of Japan and Apostolic Prefect of Hongkong
requested for Sisters of St. Paul to help him in
They were also referred to as “Les Sabotieres” – Hongkong.
wooden shoe wearers
Four were sent:
The wooden shoes became symbolic of the simplicity 1. Sr. Alphonsine, his own sister,
and poverty of their lifestyle. 2. Sr. Gabrielle Joubin,
3. Sr. Auguste Galloin
With the Virgin Mary as their Model, and St. Paul their 4. Sr. Louis Morse.
Patron Hongkong – 1848
- the Sisters lived the ideals Vietnam – 1860

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Japan – 1878 has grown through the years to become the foundation
Korea – 1888 of the first Catholic University in Region 2.
Thailand – 1898
Laos – 1904 ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY PHILIPPINES GROWTH
Philippines – 1904 AND DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE YEARS

Bishop Frederick Rooker, 1907

; one of the first four American Bishops assigned to the - The birth of Paulinian Education with the opening of
Philippines invited the SPC Sisters two classes for pre- schoolers and one class for
; to preserve nurture and strengthen the Catholic faith. advanced pupils at the two-story Spanish Convento
(Colegio de San Pablo) adjoining the St. Peter
As the story goes: Cathedral where the Parish Center stands today. A
Bishop Rooker, on a stop-over in Hongkong en route to dormitory was set up for girls studying at the school and
the U.S., saw a Sister of St. Paul . He asked how he who were known as “internas”.
could invite the Sisters to his diocese. The Sister
directed him To write the Principal Superior who was 1909
then residing in Saigon. The school’s name was changed to Colegio del
; Mo. Candide Cousin Principal Superior in Asia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus.
(1845- 1921)
1925
Sailing to Philippine shores A first year high school was re-opened which
Sailing – October 20, 1904 apparently did not proper and so, was given up because
Sisters sail aboard the “Minas de Batan” there were not enough classrooms. The school name
was changed to Sacred Heart of Jesus Institution
Manila – October 25, 1904 (SHOJI)
Archbishop Jeremiah
J. Harty welcomed the Sisters who, next day set sail for 1934
Cebu aboard the “Pleguezuelo” - The SPC community move to the old Dominican
Colegio de San Jacinto where SPUP stands today. The
Cebu – October 28, 1904 lot was acquired from the Dominican order. The year
Bishop Thomas A. Hendrick received the Sisters and also marked the opening of a high school department
assured them of his support as they transferred to yet exclusively for girls, and a dormitory exclusively for
another boat! Shojians.

29 October 1904: Arrival in Dumaguete 1938

The first batch of twenty-two high school students
Landing at Dumaguete, Island of Negros, Philippines graduated.
A moment of great joy for the whole town!
• the Sisters were carried to the shore 1939
• welcomed by a cheering crowd, ringing bells, brass Two normal courses were opened, one for the
bands playing formation of teachers in the elementary, another for the
• brought to the Church and their new home teaching of Home Economics.
• First: Catechism - later a school – St. Paul Academy
1941
The harvest is great! The school’s enrolment soared to 900 students.
After Dumaguete, one foundation followed another December 8, World War II was brought the Japanese
to Tuguegarao. The school was taken over by the
1905: Vigan occupational forces and served as military garrison and
Rosary College – “Colegio de las Ninas” left by the hospital of the Japanese forces.
Dominicans - now St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur
1942
1905: Manila, Intramuros In June, the Sisters returned to Tuguegarao and
8 French missionaries came to found St. Paul Hospital, resumed classes throughout the Japanese occupation in
at the request of Archbishop Jeremiah Harty of Manila make-shift bamboo and nipa classrooms.

1906: Culion 1948

- to care for the lepers (and their children) - exiled to - The school under took the initiative of being
this Island. Mo. Damien Lelievre worked here for 48 the first Teacher-Training Institution in
years Cagayan Valley, as it assumed the name St.
Paul College of Tuguegarao (SPCT).
1907: Tuguegarao Colegio de San Pablo
SPUP continues to nurture its students to become 1965
responsive citizens and true disciples of Jesus. January 18, at high noon, a fire broke out reducing to
ashes the entire school building complex. The SPC
community and student body took refuge at the Ateneo
grounds where academic life was resumed until the
THIRD LESSON: Our Early Beginnings reconstruction of its new buildings.

1974
- In 1907 the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Paul of The once traditional all-girl high school department
Chartres (SPC) ventured into this verdant valley – opened its door to boys, making the entire school from
home of Cagayanos, on the invitation of Reverend Denis kindergarten to graduate school co-educational.
Dougherty, then Bishop of Tuguegarao, 303 years after
the founding town of Tuguegarao in 1604. 1977
St. Paul College of Tuguegarao (SPCT) celebrated its
Five Sisters – four French and a Chinese, and a Diamond jubilee year. The new Grade School was
Filipina postulant became the heart of the Community of completely built.
SPC Sisters who planted the seed of Paulinian education
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1978 SCIENTIA
The first batch of highschool boys graduated. 1) Caritas - action born of faith and of a deep love of
God and neighbor. It is compassionate caring, warmth,
1981 hospitality, being “all to all” which marks the Paulinian
The University Gymnasium was completed. PAASCU and witness of life’s impacts.
Preliminary Survey Team visited the SPU Grade School
Department (October 7-9). 2) Veritas - an essence of morality, values and social
concern, the striving for truth and justice, peace and
1982 unity, and the higher gifts of the spirit.
Despite the challenges and like a gold tested in fire,
SPUP became the first University and Catholic 3) Scientia - is authentic scholarship, systematic and
University in Cagayan Valley. disciplined effort to teach and learn so that the gifts or
“charism” of the Paulinian may be fully developed
2000 tomake him a competent servant leader of the Church
In its efforts towards global and international and country.
education, SPUP gained the distinction of being the First
Private Catholic University in Asia and the First Private 5 CORE VALUES OF PAULINIANS
University in the Philippines to be granted ISO 9001
Certification by TUV Rheinland/Berlin Bradenburg 1. Christ centeredness (Discipleship)
Group of Companies. - Christ is the center of life of a disciple bring the love
of God to all. There is a total dedication while
2007 following, imitating and putting on Christ.
St. Paul University Philippines celebrated its100 - Christ is the CENTER of Paulinian life. The Paulinian
Year sof existence in Cagayan Valley follows and imitates Christ, doing everything in
reference to him.
MEANING OF THE UNIVERSITY
Specific Values
SEAL AND MOTTO • deep personal relationship with God
• love of Christ
• inner peace

Behavioral Indicators
• practice of personal prayer
• active sacramental life in school and parish,
• observance of Catholic practices: Mass, confession,
devotion to the Holy Rosary

2. Commission (Servant-Leadership)
- This is a witnessing Christ in service to the poor.
GREEN & GOLD Paulinian is committed to a mission.
The official colors of SPUP and of all Paulinian schools - The Paulinian has a mission – a LIFE PURPOSE to
in the Philippines. ; Green stands for Life, Hope, and spread the Good News. Like Christ, he actively works
Youth: for the Paulinian, it means a joyful openness to “to save” this world, to make it a better place to live in.
life.
Specific Values
; Gold stands for Purity, Integrity, and Glory in Christ • Peace
victory: for the Paulinian, it means striving for what is • Leadership
excellent, good, and perfect • Courage
• Creativity
• Sense of responsibility
SYMBOLS
Behavioral Indicators
• deep sense of responsibility
• involvement in social issues
• environment-friendly
• volunteerism in community services
• discipline

3. Community (Stewardship)
- This is value that animates life with each fellow
worker to lead them to Christ. There is unity,
partnership and cooperation.
- The Paulinian is a RESPONSIBLE FAMILY
MEMBER
and CITIZEN, concerned with building communities,
promotion of peoples, justice and peace, and the
protection of the environment.

Specific Values
• respect for cultural differences and diversity
• sense of belonging
• freedom from discrimination
• communication

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Behavioral Indicators
respectful attitude towards all persons, sensitivity to
other’s needs, sharing of resources, caring for the
earth, community service, active involvement in the
advocacy to protect children, women, family, human
life, promoter of justice, peace and unity

4. Charism (Excellence)
The Paulinian develops his GIFTS/TALENTS to be put
in the service of the community, he strives to grow and
improve daily, always seeking the better and finer
things and the Final good.
Specific Values

• Valuing and pursuing lifelong learning

• highly motivated
• gives best in everything he or she does
• generous of one’s talents
• thirst for knowledge

Behavioral Indicator
• love for study, reading, class participation
• attendance in seminars
• proper study habits
• wise use of the Web and electronic media
• participation in programs that support learning

5. Charity (Compassionate Love)

- This love is all without distinction. It allows everyone
to be open to give and to receive the gifts of their
persons.
- Urged on by the LOVE OF CHRIST, the Paulinian is
warm, loving, hospitable and “all to all” especially to
the underprivileged.

Behavioral Indicators
Friendliness, warmth, joy, lightness of spirit, being all to
all, generously contributing to charitable and worthy
projects, almsgiving, etc.

We owe our Paulinian identity to our rich history and

past. Our Paulinian education has been gone through
ups and downs. But with resilience and faith with God,
we were able to withstand the test of time and
remained true to our identity. May we always
remember the lesson from the past and use it to
continue our mission of bringing Christ to other people
through charity and service.

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