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Lesson 1: JESUS CALLS US TO CONVERSION
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
Emphasize the working of the Holy Spirit in one’s conversion;
Explain the nature, means. Hindrances, and process of conversion; and
Point out the importance of prayer toward true repentance.
VALUES:
Purity is being true and good to one’s thoughts, words, and actions.
INTRODUCTION
Overview
Jesus Calls Us to Conversion focuses on the call to conversion. It discusses its nature, meaning,
hindrances, and process so that each student can be able to respond to it authentically. It emphasizes as well the
role of the Holy Spirit who empowers and moves each one to change.
PRE-ASSESSMENT:
Undo
Instruction: Read the story and answer this part in your textbook on page 3-4.
Time Machine
Test yourself as you answer Time Machine activity on page 3-4 of your textbook.
Lesson Proper
God’s love and mercy are infinite for the contrite heart.
Key Understandings: Personal conversion is a gift, an act, and a process.
Personal conversion is a means toward a better relationship with God, others, and
the world.
Note: Read and understand the lesson in your textbook on page 5-10. You are expected to learn the
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Key Understandings presented in this lesson.
Learning Activities
Activity 1: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Read and analyze the following question. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided before the number.
_______ 1. Who forgives sin in the Sacrament of Confession?
a. God
b. People
c. priest
d. self
_______ 2. Which does not belong to the group?
a. fear
b. pride
c. envy
d. preoccupation
_______ 3. In the process of conversion, which one should come first?
a. attrition
b. amendment
c. contrition
d. restoration
_______ 4. Which of the following are the other means of conversion mentioned?
a. fasting, good works, prayer
b. fasting, prayer, almsgiving
c. prayer, almsgiving, good works
d. good works, fasting, almsgiving
_______ 5. Why should one renew himself/herself?
a. to find new life in Christ
b. to avoid punishment in hell
c. to keep one’s good reputation
d. to gain the confidence of other people
Activity 2
Instruction: Answer the questions.
1. What is the Greek word for conversion which means change of heart and mind?
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2. What conversion calls for radical change of the whole self and total turning away from sin?
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3. What should be done first in order to share in the Kingdom of God?
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4. From what sacrament is God’s forgiveness made available?
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5. What is the exterior sign of true conversion?
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Activity 3: Walking Back
Read the story of the Prodigal Son in the Gospel of Luke 11:15-32. Point out four
experiences/realizations of the prodigal son in chronological order that lead him back to
his father, renewed.
Activity 4: What Matters!
Instruction: Analyse the situation and answer the questions in your textbook on page 9.
EVALUATION
POST-ASSESSMENT:
It’s now time to evaluate your learning. Log in to your Learning Management
System (LMS) for assessment. Your score will only appear after you answer all
items. If you do well, you may move on to the next module. If your score is not
at the expected level, you have to go back and take your module again.
REFERENCES AND WEBSITE LINKS USED IN THIS LESSON:
Signs of the Times 10
Source [Link]
Religion Links 10
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Lesson 2: Jesus Calls Us in Freedom and Faithfulness
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
Describe the nature of the person as created by God;
Discuss authentic freedom, its hindrances, and the role of the Church; and
Point out the need for the grace through prayer and sacraments to remain free from sin and for becoming
His children.
VALUES:
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Jesus Calls Us in Freedom and Faithfulness is centered on differentiating freedom from
authentic freedom. It seeks to make the students aware what true freedom is, and how to exercise it promoting
their well-being and that of other people. It grounds the call to authentic freedom in one’s identity as sons and
daughters of the father.
PRE-ASSESSMENT:
Freedom and I
Instruction: Read the following statements and rate each from 1-5 in your textbook on page 19.
My Point of View of Freedom
Test yourself as you answer My Point of View of Freedom activity on page 20 of
your textbook.
Lesson Proper
One’s everyday decision determines his/her character as a person.
Key Understandings: By virtue of freedom, every person is responsible and accountable for his/her actions.
Everyone is called to exercise authentic freedom to remain and become more free
individual.
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Note: Read and understand the lesson in your textbook on page 22-28. You are expected to learn the Key Understandings
presented in this lesson.
Learning Activities
Activity 1: True or False
Instruction: Read and analyze the following question. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and
FALSE if the statement is incorrect.
_______ 1. Sin makes us unfree.
_______ 2. The way of Jesus is a way to freedom.
_______ 3. We become our true selves by serving others.
_______ 4. Only that which is good can make us truly free.
_______ 5. We are truly free when we can do whatever we want.
_______ 6. What one does to himself/herself does not affect others in any way.
_______ 7. The right to privacy includes not being questioned by what one does to himself/herself.
_______ 8. God gives freedom for one to choose between evil and good.
_______ 9. Though we have the capacity to do things, it does not mean we shall actually do what we feel we
want to do.
_______10. There is evil because there is freedom.
Activity 2
Instruction: Write the things that you need to free yourself FROM so that you can do or have that which
it is FOR. See example in your textbook on page 29.
FREEDOM FROM FREEDOM FOR
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Activity 3: CHOICE
Having understood what freedom is, give your comment when people are asked for the
reason of doing things they do not want, saying, “May magagawa ba ako? May
pagpipilian ba ako?” (Can I do otherwise? Do I have a choice?)
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Activity 4: God’s Will
Instruction: Analyse the situation and answer the questions in your textbook on page 30.
EVALUATION
POST-ASSESSMENT:
It’s now time to evaluate your learning. Log in to your Learning Management
System (LMS) for assessment. Your score will only appear after you answer all
items. If you do well, you may move on to the next module. If your score is not
at the expected level, you have to go back and take your module again.
REFERENCES AND WEBSITE LINKS USED IN THIS LESSON:
Signs of the Times 10
Source:[Link] pg
Religion Links 10
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Lesson 3: Jesus Exemplifies the Law of Love
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
Describe God as a God of love revealed in the Old and New Testament
Explain the nature, kinds, and importance of law and love
Identify prayer and sacraments as a means to deepen a love relationship and realize His love for
humanity.
VALUES:
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Jesus Exemplifies the Law of Love discusses the meaning and kinds of law as one of the norms of
morality. It presents as well the importance of law in one’s everyday life and its purpose for oneself and the
community. All these laws are summed up in Jesus’ law of love.
PRE-ASSESSMENT:
Commandments
Instruction: Give three rules or laws that you are asked to follow in each category that will
be seen in your textbook on page 34-35. Write your answers on your book.
My Rules
Test yourself as you answer My Rules activity on page 35 of your textbook.
Lesson Proper
Everyone, having the inclination to sin, needs directives.
Laws direct the exercise of authentic freedom.
The New Law is the Law of Love that perfects the Old Law.
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Key Understandings:
Note: Read and understand the lesson in your textbook on page 37-44. You are expected to learn the
Key Understandings presented in this lesson.
Learning Activities
Activity 1: Identification
Instruction: Read and analyze the following question. Identify the word described in each item.
_______ 1. The Norms of Morality
_______ 2. The ultimate norm of morality
_______ 3. The purpose of the Ten Commandments
_______ 4. The law of God we know by reason
_______ 5. The greatest commandment
Activity 2
Instruction: Choose one among the themes below and write an essay not more than 100 words:
a. Law and Love
b. Law and Common Good
c. Law and the Ten Commandments
Activity 3: COMMON GOOD
Instruction: Write the law or rule that is written in your textbook on page 24 and
find some unreasonable law whether at home or in school.
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Activity 4: Chain Love
Instruction: Read and answer this part in your textbook on page 46. Write your answers on your
book.
EVALUATION
POST-ASSESSMENT:
It’s now time to evaluate your learning. Log in to your Learning Management
System (LMS) for assessment. Your score will only appear after you answer all
items. If you do well, you may move on to the next module. If your score is not
at the expected level, you have to go back and take your module again.
REFERENCES AND WEBSITE LINKS USED IN THIS LESSON:
Signs of the Times 10
Source [Link]
Religion Links 10
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Lesson 4: Jesus Invites Us to Form Our Conscience
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
Explain every person as a conscious being capable of judgment
Discuss the meaning, kinds, and formation of conscience
Point out the celebration of the Eucharist, a reminder of our dignity, calling each one to do what is good.
VALUES:
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Jesus Invites Us to Form Our Conscience elaborates the meaning and kinds of conscience. It
gives emphasis on its function to one’s moral decision. It presents as well the need to educate one’s Christian
conscience as situations are never the same and become even complicated.
PRE-ASSESSMENT:
Approved!
Instruction: Write your first good deed that no one ever told you that it is
praiseworthy and recommendable in your textbook on page 51-52.
Angel versus Devil
Test yourself as you answer Angel Versus Devil activity on page 52 of your
textbook.
Lesson Proper
Key Understandings: Law needs to be interpreted to deem the particular act as good or evil.
Everyone has the capacity to judge whether an act is good or evil.
Christian conscience is always in the process of formation.
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Note: Read and understand the lesson in your textbook on page 54-58. You are expected to learn the
Key Understandings presented in this lesson.
Learning Activities
Activity 1: What is TRUE?
Instruction: Circle what is true about conscience.
1. judgment : inspiration
2. feeling : reason
3. practical : speculative
4. wide-ranging act : concrete act
5. particular situation : common situation
Activity 2
Instruction: Identify the kind of conscience on each item.
1. Carlo is confused whether helping his classmate copy the answer during exam is the right thing to do
knowing that he may be kicked out of the school for one more failed subject.
2. Risa did not join her friends gossiping. She found no good at it.
3. Anne gave immediately the teenager money begging at her car’s window
4. Peter confessed to the priest that he offended God for accidentally stepping on the crucifix who fell on
the floor after a strong wind blew.
5. Myra thought that by giving positive affirmations even though it is not true would help her friend’s
confidence to develop. What happened, her friend was embarrassed to herself believing on things that
are not true.
Activity 3: FORMING MY CHRISTIAN CONSCIENCE
Instruction: It is good to know the different means and ways to form our Christian
conscience. Identify at least three and write how each helps form it.
Means/Ways Brief Explanation
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Activity 4: My Personal Decision
Instruction: Have a reflection on your own experience by applying the steps to moral decision.
EVALUATION
POST-ASSESSMENT:
It’s now time to evaluate your learning. Log in to your Learning Management
System (LMS) for assessment. Your score will only appear after you answer all
items. If you do well, you may move on to the next module. If your score is not
at the expected level, you have to go back and take your module again.
REFERENCES AND WEBSITE LINKS USED IN THIS LESSON:
Signs of the Times 10
Source [Link]
Religion Links 10
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Lesson 5: Jesus Teaches Us to Discern the Spirit
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
Relate God’s plan for the whole humanity as revealed through the Scriptures to one’s calling
Discern God’s call for oneself
Emphasize the importance of constant dialogue with God who calls
VALUES:
Responsible is exerting effort and time to know God’s will for oneself.
INTRODUCTION
Overview
Jesus Teaches Us to Discern the Spirit focuses on spirit discernment as an important process in
making moral decisions. It makes clear the role of the Holy Spirit who inspires, encourages, guides, and
advocates. The discussion revolves around call, the calling, the called, and the caller
PRE-ASSESSMENT:
What I know
Instruction: Write five things you know about the word “Discernment” in your
textbook on page 66.
The Future and I
Test yourself as you answer The Future and I activity on page 67 of your
textbook.
Lesson Proper
God reveals His plan for each person whom He loves, redeems, and sanctifies.
Key Understandings:
Everyone’s life has meaning purpose.
Discernment of the Divine call requires time for reflection and prayer.
Note: Read and understand the lesson in your textbook on page 68-72. You are expected to learn the
Key Understandings presented in this lesson.
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Learning Activities
Activity 1: True or False
Instruction: Read and analyze the following question. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and
FALSE if the statement is incorrect.
_______ 1. Discernment is a process.
_______ 2. Listening and trusting in the Lord are needed in spiritual discernment.
_______ 3. Discernment is the process of discovering what we want to do in life.
_______ 4. Honesty of motive is important in discerning God’s will for us.
_______ 5. Once we follow Jesus, we free ourselves of earthly trials and challenges.
_______ 6. One way to discover our calling is to look into ourselves.
_______ 7. Spiritual discernment is best in discovering the best profession for us.
_______ 8. The presence of options does not help rather than confuse.
_______ 9. We will know the right choice by its fruits.
_______10. Pride and selfishness are hindrances to spiritual discernment.
Activity 2
Instruction: Look back at your experiences and reflect on the question “What does
God call you to be or to do? “Do this part in your textbook on page 73-74.
Activity 3: TRUST
Instruction: Read the story, “Footprints in the Sand” the underline or color the
word/phrase in your textbook on page 74.
Activity 4: LEARNING FROM A SAINT
Instruction: Connect and read the article at [Link]
decisions/discernment-of-spirits/inroduction-to-discernment-of-spirits/
EVALUATION
POST-ASSESSMENT:
It’s now time to evaluate your learning. Log in to your Learning Management
System (LMS) for assessment. Your score will only appear after you answer all
items. If you do well, you may move on to the next module. If your score is not
at the expected level, you have to go back and take your module again.
REFERENCES AND WEBSITE LINKS USED IN THIS LESSON:
Signs of the Times 10
Source [Link]
Religion Links 10