SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
“Sapientia Aetate Et Gratia” Luke 2:52
COURSE SYLLABUS
FIRST SEMESTER, SY 2022 - 2023
MCS VISION-MISSION
VISION
A people called by the Father
in Jesus Christ to become a
community of persons with
Fullness of Life witnessing to
the Kingdom of God by Living
the Pascal Mystery in the
power of the Holy Spirit with
Mary as Companion.
COURSE CODE & TITLE
NO. OF HOURS/SEMESTER
TEACHER
E-MAIL ADDRESS
I.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The first semester of Christian Living Education 12 focuses on the topics
about the Blessed Trinity, the Church, the Moral Theology, and the
Respond of the Church to the different social issues. It will lead the
students to realize that as a member of the church, who believes in One
God, we have an essential moral responsibility towards society that we are
part of, that we are called to be united with God to respond to different
societal issues so we can “inherit the kingdom of God on earth” (1 Cor.
6:10)
II.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the term, the students should be able to:
1. Acknowledge the existence of God (Holy Trinity) as a source of our
existence (life) and of the objective moral values (moral standard)
essential to the relationship of one another (as one, holy, catholic, and
apostolic church).
2. Commit oneself to express love for God by building a relationship with
one another through the Catholic Church. “Love one another as I have
loved you”(John 13:34)
3. Apply in one’s life the moral standard of the Catholic Faith (Christian
Morality)
4. Extend the love of God towards other in community, believers or not.
(Social Justice)
III.
FORMATION STANDARD
As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the students are
expected to improve their behavioral attributes that will enable them to become
agents of social transformation by embodying:
1. Solidarity
2. Service
MISSION
Inspired by the Immaculate
Conception, we, the members
of Manila Cathedral School
uphold to:
1. Live the Gospel values of
the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. Promote religion as the
core of the curriculum.
3. Strive for academic
excellence among the
students.
4. Provide quality in the
delivery of service (Total
Quality Management).
SCHOOL IDENTITY
Manila Cathedral School, as
a member of RCAM ES –
Roman Catholic Archbishop of
Manila Educational System
envisions itself as a center of
excellence in basic education.
It is an able resource of the
church and the nation
because its members are
committed to Christian
Formation and Integral
Evangelization with particular
preference to the least, the
lost and the last.
CORE VALUES
Humility
Excellence
Servant Leadership
Stewardship
: Christian Living Education 12-A
: 80 hours/semester
: Mr. Lloyd Daryll G. Paglinawan, LPT
: lloydpaglinawan@mcstayuman.edu.ph
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6.
IV.
Love for the Poor
Stewardship
Excellence
Forgiveness
GRADING SYSTEM
The students will be graded according to the set criteria and forms of
assessment. Skills and competencies will be evaluated through the following
course requirements:
Written Outputs ------------------------------ 25%
Performance Tasks ---------------------------50%
Quarterly Examination --------------------- 25%
DESCRIPTOR
Outstanding
Very Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Fairly Satisfactory
Did Not Meet Expectations
V. LEARNING PLAN
GRADING SCALE
90 – 100
85 - 89
80 - 84
75 - 79
74 below
REMARKS
Passed
Passed
Passed
Passed
Failed
Teacher’s Copy
WEEK/DATE
TOPICS
FORMATION STANDARD
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
ASSESSMENTS
Performance Standard: Manifest personal
understanding of the Catholic Faith and that there
is only One God in three persons.
LC1 – Analysis of reasons for not believing in God
(CCC 29) The Problem of Unbelief
Instruction: Read the Gospel of John 20:19-28.
Answer in 3-5 sentences the questions that follows.
The Trinity: Communion
of Three Persons
Week 1 – 2
August 1526
(1st Quarter)
a. The three distinct
natures of God
b. The revelation of the
Holy Trinity
Excellence
Students are able to recognize that
there is only one God who is the
source of life and everything that one
possesses.
c. God as Love
Communion
1. Discuss the mystery of the
Blessed Trinity
2. Describe the call to love that
promotes unity
3. Point out the Eucharist as a
sacrament of communion
LC2 – Heresy Against the Holy Trinity
Instruction: Research the common heresy in
teaching the Holy Trinity and be able to identify
which attacks 1. God the Father, 2. God the Son,
and 3. God the Holy Spirit.
LC1-3 – Essay [The Model of the Holy Trinity]
Instruction: Students will make an analogy and
make a model of the Holy Trinity based on what they
have learned from the lesson.
Mini-Task
LC1-3 Model of the Holy Trinity
Students will make an analogy and make a model
of the Holy Trinity based on what they have
learned from the lesson.
Proof of God’s Existence
Week 3-4
August 29September 9
(1st Quarter)
a. First way: Motion
b. Second way: Causation
c. Third way: Contingent
d. Fourth way: Goodness
e. Fifth way: Design
Excellence
Students are able to understand that
through reasoning and personal
observation one may argue and
prove the existence of God.
1. Discuss five proofs of God’s
existence according to St. Thomas
Aquinas
2. Show how belief in God’s
existence makes a difference in
one’s daily life
3. Describe God’s real presence
today in the Holy Eucharist
See Rubric A
Performance Standard: Understand how the proof
of God’s existence make a difference in one’s daily
life.
LC1,2 – Reasons for believing in God
Write five reasons why believing in God’s existence
and presence among us make a difference in our
everyday living
LC3 – Analysis [Story: “The Rope”]
Instruction: Read the short story entitled “The
Rope” and answer the following questions below in
REMARKS
3-5 sentences each.
Major Task: (Reporting)
LC1-3 – Proof of God’s Existence by St. Thomas
Aquinas
See Rubric B
Performance Standard: Analyze how Jesus
having two natures affect one’s Catholic faith.
Jesus Christ, Human and
Divine
Week 5
September
12-16
a. Jesus as True Man and
True God
(1st Quarter)
b. Jesus as one person
Love for the Poor
Students are able to relate to Christ
as human who lived in this world not
aiming for material possession but
for the salvation of His neighbor (His
people). One may love his/her
neighbor as he/she loves oneself.
1. Recognize and understand
humanity and divinity of Jesus Christ
LC1
–
The
Hypostatic
Union
Instruction: Watch the video of Bishop Robert
Barron about the Hypostatic Union and answer the
following questions in 3-5 sentences each.
2. Show love to others as a concrete
way of pagpapakatao.
LC2 – Essay Writing
Instruction: Explain the phrase: “Madaling maging
tao, mahirap magpakatao”
3. Show in the Nicene Creed the
belief on Jesus’ natures
LC3 – Recitation of the Nicene Creed
Mini-Task:
LC1-3 – Essay Writing
Instruction: Explain the phrase: “Madaling maging
tao, mahirap magpakatao”
Week 6-7
September
19-30
(1st Quarter)
The Holy Spirit, Giver of
Life
a. The Spirit’s Identity
b. Holy Spirit and Creation
c. Holy Spirit and Salvation
History
d. Holy Spirit and the
Messiah
e. Preparation for the
Messiah
f. Public Ministry of Christ
g. Paschal Mystery of
Christ
h. Holy Spirit and the
Church
Love for the Poor
Students are able to express their
love for their neighbor as they do
good deeds towards family, friends,
and community.
Service
Students are able to lend their
helping hands towards others
through the help of the Holy Spirit.
Week 9
October 1014
a. Holy Trinity Created the
World
b. Holy Trinity Redeemed
the World
c. Holy Trinity Sanctified
the World
2. Gain inspiration to love others
through the Holy Spirit
3. Pray to the Holy Spirit for oneself
and other people.
1. Explain how the Holy Trinity
creates, redeems, and sanctifies the
whole world
The Works of the Trinity
Week 8
October 3-7
(1st Quarter)
1. Point out the identity and role of
the Holy Spirit in the history of
salvation
Stewardship
Students are able to realize that one
must follow the will of God in order to
have a good life in this world.
2. Participate in the creative,
redemptive, and sanctifying act of
God
3. Appreciate the sacraments as
celebration of the workings the
Triune God
Quarterly output making and completion of requirements
Performance Standard: Explain how the Holy
Spirit is present in our midst through actions that one
executes.
LC1, 2– Photo-sharing
Instruction: Take a picture of oneself doing good
works for family, friend, and community.
LC3 – Song Analysis [Song of Creation by Bukas
Palad.
Mini-Task:
LC 1-3 Photo-sharing
Instruction: Take a picture of oneself doing good
works for family, friend, and community.
Performance Standard: Show creatively how one
may participate in creation, redemption, and
sanctification of the Triune God.
LC1 – Picture Analysis
[Rublev’s Painting of Holy Trinity]
Instruction: Observe the renowned work of The Holy
Trinity by Rublev, upon observing answer the
questions provided.
LC2, 3: Slogan Making
Instruction: Show how to participate in creative,
redemptive, and sanctifying act of God.
Mini-Task:
LC2, 3: Slogan Making
Instruction: Show how to participate in creative,
redemptive, and sanctifying act of God.
(1st Quarter)
Week 10
October
17-21
(1st Quarter)
1st Quarterly Examination
Performance Standard: Analyze and discuss how
faith and reason work together in understanding the
Church.
Creation and the
Church’s Raison D’être
Week 11-12
October 24November 4
(2nd Quarter)
Week 13-14
November
7-18
(2nd Quarter)
a. Creation and Genesis
b. Gap between
Christianity and Science in
understanding of the Origin
of Things
Vatican II and the Images
of the Church
a. Church as people of God
b. Lumen Gentium’s view
of the Church
Solidarity
Students are able to distinguish the
difference between Science and
Religion, and recognize that once it
is applied both are beneficial to one’s
well-being.
Solidarity
Students are able to recognize that
he/she is not alone and that he/she
does belong to a community, the
community of God – The Church.
1. Expound on the true meaning of
the creation story in the light of our
faith
2. Imbibe the virtue of faith in
believing and learning from the story
of creation
3. Emphasize the value of praising
God through His creation
1. Explain the matters of Vatican II
regarding the image of the Church.
2. Inculcate the values imparted by
the Vatican II in line with the renewal
of the Church
LC1 – The Science of Theology
Instruction: To better understand the concepts of the
science and faith, watch the video entitled: The
Science of Theology by Fr. Thomas Joseph White,
OP. Answer the questions that follows in 3-5
sentences each.
LC2,3 – Position Paper [How to reconcile Religion
and Science]
Instruction: Write an essay and explain how
Religion and Science is complementary with one
another.
Minor Task:
LC2,3 – Position Paper [How to reconcile Religion
and Science]
Instruction: Write an essay and explain how
Religion and Science is complementary with one
another.
See Rubric A
Performance Standard: Explain why there is a
renewal of the Church’s image and how this renewal
make
a
difference
to
the
people.
LC1-3 – Images of the Church
Read and understand thoroughly the Scripture
passages provided for the different images of the
3. Emphasize importance of change
and renewal for the greater glory of
God
Church. Answer in 2-3 sentences what is the
meaning of the passage and the significance of the
image in our time today.
Performance Standard: Demonstrate how will
one’s faith may be a reason to serve Christ and the
Church.
The Church as a Mystery
Week 15
November
21 – 25
(2nd Quarter)
Week 16
November
28 –
December 2
(2nd Quarter)
a. Mystery of the
Church
b. On Pilgrimage
Until the Glory
c. Church as Visible
and Spiritual
d. God and Man are
one
e. A Visible Sign of
Salvation
f. Sign of Man’s
Unity
g. The Church is a
Mystery
The Church Perfected in
Glory
a. Catechism of the
Catholic Church
Service/Stewardship
Students are able to express
themselves through understanding
the different vocations and able to
realize how they could be of service
towards their neighbor.
Love for the Poor/ Stewardship
/Service
Students are able to realize that
one’s life is only short and he/she
must cherish it while it last.
1. Have a profound understanding
about the mystery of the Church,
which is about and through the
mysteries of our faith.
2. Deepen our faith in the mysteries
of our religion and of our Church
3. Appreciate the mysteries of our
faith as part of maturity in our faith
1. Gain a deep understanding of the
destination of the Church to be
fulfilled in heaven
LC1-3 – SWOT Analysis [Based on the analysis
write your reflection]
Each of us is called to a particular vocation in life
and any vocation could be a service to the people
and to the Church. Identify five occupations outside
the Church and identify how these occupations can
still be an avenue to serve Christ and the Church.
Answer in 2-3 sentences each. (5 points each)
Major Task:
LC1-3 – How you can serve Christ and the
Church?
You a volunteer of your Parish’s Missionary
Catechist. This ministry aims to teach the young
children of the Parish’s adapted community of the
meaning and concept of the Church as a visible sign
of invisible reality. You are one of those who are
tasked to illustrate your own image of the Church
and explain it to better understand the concepts of
the Church. Your illustration and explanation will be
checked based on the provided rubric.
See Rubric C
Performance Standard: Recall one’s experience
through Life timeline and be able to compose a
prayer for our departed love ones.
LC1-3 – Prayer for Loved Ones
As God’s believer, we firmly believe that our
b. Eschatological Nature of
the Pilgrim Church and its
Union with the Church in
Heaven
2. Live the true goodness as a
Church worthy of the glory of
heaven
3. Appreciate the plan of God for all
the people
prayers are not limited to petitions only. Recall a
relative of yours who departed from this earthly life.
Compose a prayer and be able to tell how this
departed relative was important to you. At the end
of your prayer, ask the intercession of your patron
saint.
Mini-Task:
LC1-3 – Life Timeline
As a member of today's youth, our life is filled with
various events that shaped us partially. Therefore,
recall the events (from past to present; either
positive or negative) and illustrate it by creating
your own map or timeline. Use creative symbols
that will emphasize the meaning of a certain event
in your life.
Week 17
December 59
(2nd Quarter)
Week 19
December
12-16
(2nd Quarter)
Quarterly output making and completion of requirements
2nd Quarterly Examination
Student’s Copy
WEEK/DATE
TOPICS
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
The Trinity: Communion of
Three Persons
Week 1 – 2
August 15-26
(1st Quarter)
a. The three distinct natures of
God
b. The revelation of the Holy
Trinity
1. Discuss the mystery of the Blessed
Trinity
LC1 – The Problem of
Unbelief
2. Describe the call to love that promotes
unity
LC2 – Heresy Against
the Holy Trinity
3. Point out the Eucharist as a sacrament
of communion
Mini-Task
LC1-3 Model of the
Holy Trinity
c. God as Love Communion
Proof of God’s Existence
Week 3-4
August 29September 9
(1st Quarter)
a. First way: Motion
b. Second way: Causation
c. Third way: Contingent
d. Fourth way: Goodness
e. Fifth way: Design
Jesus Christ, Human and
Divine
Week 5
September 12-16
a. Jesus as True Man and True
God
(1st Quarter)
b. Jesus as one person
Week 6-7
September 19-30
(1st Quarter)
The Holy Spirit, Giver of Life
a. The Spirit’s Identity
b. Holy Spirit and Creation
c. Holy Spirit and Salvation
History
d. Holy Spirit and the Messiah
e. Preparation for the Messiah
f. Public Ministry of Christ
g. Paschal Mystery of Christ
h. Holy Spirit and the Church
The Works of the Trinity
Week 8
October 3-7
(1st Quarter)
Week 9
October 10-14
(1st Quarter)
a. Holy Trinity Created the
World
b. Holy Trinity Redeemed the
World
c. Holy Trinity Sanctified the
World
ASSESSMENTS
1. Discuss five proofs of God’s existence
according to St. Thomas Aquinas
2. Show how belief in God’s existence
makes a difference in one’s daily life
3. Describe God’s real presence today in
the Holy Eucharist
1. Recognize and understand humanity
and divinity of Jesus Christ
2. Show love to others as a concrete way
of pagpapakatao.
3. Show in the Nicene Creed the belief on
Jesus’ natures
LC1,2 – Reasons for
believing in God
LC3 – Analysis
[Story: “The Rope”]
Major
Task:
(Reporting)
LC1-3 – Proof of
God’s Existence by
St. Thomas Aquinas
LC1 – The Hypostatic
Union
LC2 – Essay Writing
LC3 – Recitation of
the Nicene Creed
1. Point out the identity and role of the
Holy Spirit in the history of salvation
2. Gain inspiration to love others through
the Holy Spirit
3. Pray to the Holy Spirit for oneself and
other people.
1. Explain how the Holy Trinity creates,
redeems, and sanctifies the whole world
2. Participate in the creative, redemptive,
and sanctifying act of God
3. Appreciate the sacraments as
celebration of the workings the Triune
God
Quarterly output making and completion of requirements
LC1,
2–
sharing
Photo-
LC3 – Song Analysis
[Song of Creation by
Bukas
Palad.
LC1 – Picture
Analysis
[Rublev’s Painting of
Holy Trinity]
LC2, 3: Slogan
Making
Week 10
October
17-21
(1st Quarter)
1st Quarterly Examination
Creation and the Church’s
Raison D’être
1. Expound on the true meaning of the
creation story in the light of our faith
Week 11-12
a. Creation and Genesis
October 24-November
2. Imbibe the virtue of faith in believing
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and learning from the story of creation
b. Gap between Christianity and
(2nd Quarter)
Science in understanding of the
3. Emphasize the value of praising God
Origin of Things
through His creation
Week 13-14
November 7-18
(2nd Quarter)
Vatican II and the Images of
the Church
a. Church as people of God
b. Lumen Gentium’s view of the
Church
LC1 – The Science of
Theology
Minor
Task:
LC2,3 – Position
Paper
[How
to
reconcile Religion and
Science]
1. Explain the matters of Vatican II
regarding the image of the Church.
2. Inculcate the values imparted by the
Vatican II in line with the renewal of the
Church
LC1-3 – Images of the
Church
3. Emphasize importance of change and
renewal for the greater glory of God
The Church as a Mystery
Week 15
November 21 – 25
(2nd Quarter)
a. Mystery of the Church
b. On Pilgrimage Until
the Glory
c. Church as Visible and
Spiritual
d. God and Man are one
e. A Visible Sign of
Salvation
f. Sign of Man’s Unity
g. The Church is a
Mystery
The Church Perfected in
Glory
Week 16
November 28 –
December 2
(2nd Quarter)
Week 17
December 5-9
(2nd Quarter)
Week 19
December 12-16
(2nd Quarter)
a. Catechism of the Catholic
Church
b. Eschatological Nature of the
Pilgrim Church and its Union
with the Church in Heaven
1. Have a profound understanding about
the mystery of the Church, which is about
and through the mysteries of our faith.
2. Deepen our faith in the mysteries of
our religion and of our Church
3. Appreciate the mysteries of our faith as
part of maturity in our faith
1. Gain a deep understanding of the
destination of the Church to be fulfilled in
heaven
2. Live the true goodness as a Church
worthy of the glory of heaven
3. Appreciate the plan of God for all the
people
Quarterly output making and completion of requirements
NOTE: Assessment varies due to the flow of discussion.
2nd Quarterly Examination
LC1-3
–
SWOT
Analysis [Based on
the analysis write your
reflection]
Major Task:
LC1-3 – How you can
serve Christ and the
Church?
LC1-3 – Prayer for
Loved Ones
Mini-Task:
LC1-3 – Life Timeline
VI. RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT
RUBRIC A:
Criteria
Beginning
(1)
The topic and main ideas
are not clear
Developing
(2)
One focused topic.
Main ideas are somewhat
clear
Accomplished
(3)
One clear, well-focused topic.
Main ideas are clear but are not
well supported by detailed
information
Exemplary
(4)
One clear, well-focused topic.
Main ideas are clear and are
well supported by detailed
and accurate information
Organization
There is no clear
introduction, structure, or
conclusion
The introduction states the
main topic. A conclusion is
included.
The introduction states the
main topic and provides an
overview of the paper. A
conclusion is included
Word Usage
Use of vocabularies is
limited
There is use of appropriate
and right words to some
stanzas.
The use of vocabularies
enables the reader to have a
picture in the mind.
Below 200 words
Reached 200 words
Contains many errors in
spelling, grammar, and/or
punctuation.
Contains very few errors in
spelling, grammar, and/or
punctuation.
The introduction is inviting,
states the main topic, and
provides an overview of the
paper. Information is relevant
and presented in a logical
order. The conclusion is
strong.
The use of vocabulary is
precise, vivid, and paints a
clear and complete picture in
the mind of the reader.
Reached more than 200
words
Contains no errors in
spelling, grammar, and/or
punctuation.
Two days late
One day late
Submitted on time
Focus and Details
Less than 100 words
Language Conventions
(Spelling, Grammar,
Punctuation)
Punctuality
RUBRIC B:
RUBRIC C:
Contains frequent and
numerous errors in
spelling, grammar and
punctuation.
More than three days late
VII. CLASSROOM POLICIES
Attendance is counted as character score. A valid excuse is accepted.
No disruptive behavior. Act like a Senior High School student.
Respect for peers, facilitators or teachers, and guests is highly appreciated.
Use of electronic devices in class is not allowed, except with the teacher’s permission.
No cheating and plagiarism mean 70 % for the final grade. Originality of work is required
Submit requirements on time. No make-up for any missed exercise, quiz, or exam unless stipulations in the Handbook are
met.
7. Failure to submit the major requirements means 70 % for the final grade.
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VIII. CONSULATION HOUR/S
● Monday, 4:00-4:50pm
IX.
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● Santos, Paul James, Signs of the Times: “We kow the Truth”, Rex Book Store, Manila, Philippines,2016.
● Keenan, James. Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church: The Plenary Papers from the First Cross-cultural
Conference on Catholic Theological Ethics. Manila: Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2008.
● Lawler, Ronald, Joseph Boyle, and William May. Catholic Sexual Ethics: A Summary, Explanation and Defense.
Huntington, Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor, 1985.
● McBrien, Richard. Catholicism. Great Britain: St. Pauls, 2008.
● Trese, Leo. The Faith Explained. Manila: Sinag-Tala Publishers, 2012.
Prepared by:
Mr. Lloyd Daryll G. Paglinawan, LPT
Subject Teacher
Checked by:
Mr. Alexander Eyas
Subject Area Coordinator
Approved by:
Mrs. Elizabeth Pastor, MEDGSCI
School Principal- High School
Noted by:
Mrs. Avegail A. Optana
Senior High School Coordinator