(Bandiola) Introduction:

Good Morning Everyone, Our topic for today in Emilian Culture Formation for Finals will
be ‘What does it mean to live a life with dignity? But before that, let me introduce the members
of Group 1, They are Mr. ALEC CERRADO, Mr. DANIELLE FLORES, Mr. EARL JARED
MAROCOM, Mr. JAMES TAGALOG, [Link] SANGLITAN, Mr. JUDE SUMARGO, Mr.
KENAN PALACIO, Mr. MARC MACASINAG , Mr. SEAN NOVELA, and yours truly, Mr. JAMES
BANDIOLA.

Before we officially start the Day 1 discussion let us give you an Ice Breaker to serve as
a hint of what we discussed today. The participants who answer correctly the given picture will
be credited a point for recitation.

Thank you very much for participating in our mind exercise. I hope it will energize you to
listen to our discussion for today. As you observed in our Ice Breaker those words are related in
our topic because the Parable is from the Word of God which is the bible and it contains about
the life and dignity of the characters in the story. Let me Call Mr. Flores to Officially Start the
Discussion:

(Flores)
​ Thank you Mr. Bandiola, In our presentation we will be covering four sub-topics that will
be discussed by the members of Group 1. First, What is dignity, Second the Parable of Good
Samaritan, Followed by, The most important Command, Lastly, The Application of The Parable.

Let me Call Mr. Sumargo to discussed the Dignity:

DIGNITY

Sumargo:

Merriam-Webster defines dignity as "the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or

esteemed." It can also refer to "formal reserve or seriousness of manner, appearance, or
language." In addition, dignity can imply a sense of self-respect, poise, and composure in
difficult or challenging situations.

One example of showing dignity could be in the way someone responds to an insult or
criticism. Rather than reacting defensively or angrily, they might respond calmly and with
respect, acknowledging the other person's perspective but also maintaining their own
self-respect.

Another example could be in the way someone carries themselves in a professional

setting, speaking and acting with poise and confidence even in high-pressure situations.
Additionally, showing dignity could involve treating others with respect and kindness, even when
they may not deserve it, and valuing the inherent worth and dignity of every human being.
Bandiola: Next, we’re going to focus on the Parable of the Good Samaritan. There are role
players who read the characters in the bible verses in the Luke Chapter 10:25-37

THE PARABLE OF GOOD SAMARITAN

25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he

asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and
with all your strength and with all your mind’[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b]”

28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was
attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away,
leaving him half dead.

31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when

he saw the man, he passed by on the other side.

32 So too, a Levite, when he came to

the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.

33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled,

came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.

34 He went to
him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his
own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him.

35 The next day he took out

two denarii[c] and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I
return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands
of robbers?”

37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”
 Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

Palacio:
The parable of the Good Samaritan is a story told by Jesus in the Gospel of Luke,
chapter 10, verses 25-37. It tells the story of a man who was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho
and was robbed, beaten, and left for dead on the side of the road. A priest and a Levite, both
considered religious figures in the Jewish community, passed by the man but did not stop to
help him. However, a Samaritan, who would have been considered an outsider and potentially
even an enemy by the Jewish people, stopped and showed the injured man compassion. He
tended to his wounds, took him to an inn, and paid for his care.

The parable teaches several lessons about compassion, kindness, and love for others.
One of the main insights is that acts of compassion and mercy can come from unexpected
sources, and that we should not judge people based on their background or status. The
Samaritan, who was considered an outcast by the Jewish community, was the one who showed
true compassion and mercy.

Flores:
Another insight is that showing love for others often involves sacrifice and going out of
one's way to help someone in need. The Samaritan took time out of his journey, spent money,
and put himself at risk to help the injured man. This teaches us that loving our neighbors
requires a willingness to sacrifice and serve others, even when it is inconvenient or
uncomfortable.

The last insight of the parable emphasizes the importance of practical actions over just
words or beliefs. The priest and Levite may have professed to be religious and pious, but their
actions did not match their words. The Samaritan, on the other hand, demonstrated his faith
through his actions, showing that true faith is demonstrated by works and deeds of mercy.

The Most Important Command: (Macasinag)

Now we are going to discuss the most important command that God has given us as an
instruction, it is written in the Book of Matthew Chapter 22: verses 37-39 it is said that “Jesus
said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with
all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt
love thy neighbor as thyself.”

Based on the title of our subtopics we shall love the Lord and our neighbors. It is said
that if we really love the Lord and if we speak that we love God we should love our neighbors as
God instructed us that we must follow as a Christian followers.

Another, it is related in the first insights that is written in the book of First John Chapter 4
verses 20 to 21 it is said that “ If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he
that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
And this commandment we have from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.” as it
is written that if we say that we love God and we hate our brothers your love for the Father is not
true because we still hate our brothers. We consider liars as God said in this scriptures.
Therefore we need to remember that verse that we must love our brothers as you love God.

(Sanglitan) GUIDE QUESTIONS:

Let's Proceed in the discussion Guide Questions: Let’s assess the students if they have
learning outcomes as we continue our discussion regarding in the Parable of Good Samaritan.
The Students who participated and got the right answer will be credited points for recitation.

(Tagalog) Application of The Parable:

The application of the Parable of the Good Samaritan is that it teaches us to love and
care for all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or social status. It encourages us to be
compassionate and kind to those who are in need, and to go out of our way to help others, even
if it may be inconvenient or uncomfortable for us. It also reminds us that true compassion
requires action and sacrifice, and that it is not enough to simply feel sorry for someone or pray
for them, but we must also actively seek to help and alleviate their suffering
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The parable highlights the importance of humility and breaking down barriers that divide
us. The Samaritan, despite being despised by the Jews, demonstrates the ability to look beyond
these cultural differences and see the man in need as a fellow human being worthy of love and
care. This challenges us to examine our own biases and prejudices and to strive towards
greater unity and understanding with people who are different from us.

(Cerrado) Conclusion:

The Parable of the Good Samaritan concludes with Jesus asking his listeners which of
the three individuals who encountered the man in need proved to be a neighbor to him. The
answer was the Samaritan who showed him mercy. Jesus then tells his listeners to go and do
likewise, to show mercy and compassion to those in need, just as the Samaritan did.

The conclusion of the parable teaches us that it is not enough to simply talk about loving
our neighbors or having compassion for others; we must actively demonstrate that love and
compassion through our actions. It challenges us to go beyond our comfort zones and to help
those who may be different from us, even if it means sacrificing our own time, resources or
safety.
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Bandiola:
Moreover, the parable reminds us that our love for others should be inclusive and not
limited to only those who are like us or who we deem deserving. Just as the despised Samaritan
showed compassion to the Jewish man in need, we too must show love and compassion to all
people, regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, or social status.

Closing:
That’s all for Day 1. I hope you learn alot from us and Thank You for Listening.