Group 1
These are things that stand for something else and that often evoke various reactions and emotions.
Symbols
It is the national language of the Philippines.
Filipino
They help us to determine what is important to us, or that which is good, desirable, or worthwhile.
Values
It is a particular system of faith and worship.
Religion
Modified True or False:
The Americans arrived in the Philippines in 1521.
False: Spaniards
Modified True or False: Lapu-Lapu came to the Philippines in the 16th century to compete for resources and the Christianization of unexplored territories
False: Ferdinand Magellan
Modified True or False: Ferdinand Magellan named our islands Filipinas.
False: Ruy Lopez de Villalobos
Modified True or False: Republico is the resettling of the natives from the mountains to the lowlands.
False: Reduccion
It is a Catholic practice where Filipinos have big celebrations for special saints or events. For example: Sinulog to honor Señor Santo Niño de Cebu and Dinagyang to honor Holy Child Jesus
Festivals and Celebrations or Fiestas
It is a Catholic practice where Filipinos go to "Simbang Gabi" or join processions to remember Jesus and his sacrifices during Lent.
Special Days of Prayer
It is a Catholic practice where Filipinos devote a special time before Easter when they remember Jesus' last days.
Holy Week
It is a Catholic practice where Filipinos participate in special ceremonies in the church. Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation are some examples of this.
Sacraments
Define culture.
It is a pattern of behavior shared by a society or group of people.
Things like food, language, clothing, tools, music, arts, customs, beliefs, and religion make up a society’s culture.
Why is the Philippines the only Christian nation in Asia?
More than 80 percent of the population is Roman Catholic. This is the result of the Spanish Catholic reign in the Philippines for 333 years.
Who are the three popes who visited our country? Why did the third pope fly to Leyte?
Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis.
He celebrated Mass and met with victims of Typhoon Yolanda.
Who is the one who serves in the Vatican? Who appointed him?
Cardinal Luis Tagle
Pope Francis
How is the impact of Christianity shown in our art and stories?
Christianity has inspired a lot of beautiful paintings, sculptures, and stories. Churches often have colorful windows and pictures that tell stories from the Bible.
How is the impact of Christianity shown in songs and music?
Christians have special songs called hymns that are sung in churches. Music inspired by Christian ideas can be found in different types of music, even the songs we hear on the radio.
How is the impact of Christianity shown in time and holidays?
The way we organize our days and years is influenced by Christian traditions. Sundays are often considered a special day, and holidays like Christmas and Easter are times for joy and celebration.
How is the impact of Christianity shown in schools and learning?
Some of the first schools were started by people who followed Christian beliefs. This has helped many children learn to read, write, and understand the world better.