CATCH-UP FRIDAYS TEACHING GUIDE
I. General Overview
Catch-up Subject: English Subjects
Quarterly Theme: Unconditional Love
(refer to Bible Verse John 3:16)
Grade Level: 11 & 12
Sub-theme: Forgiveness
(refer to Bible Verse Colossians 1:13-14.)
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Date: February 2, 2024
II. Session Details
Session Title: THE PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON
Session At the end of the session, learners will be able to:
Objectives:
a) read and analyze the given text entitled, “The Parable of the
Prodigal Son”, identifying the key themes and the characters;
b) appreciate the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation as
portrayed in the parable, fostering a compassionate mindset;
and
c) create a reflection that will respond to their understanding and
to apply in real-life scenario.
Key Concepts:
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Recognizing that one’s faith is an integral part of being a human
in his/her society.
Emphasizing the theme of forgiveness and showcasing the
unconditional love and mercy.
Highlighting the importance of repentance and redemption.
Exploring the dynamics of sibling rivalry and jealousy.
Pointing out the notion that love can overcome mistakes and
bridge the gap between estranged relationship.
III. Facilitation Strategies
Components
Duration
Introduction and
Warm-Up
Concept
Exploration
20 mins
40 mins
Activities and Procedures
Share It!
 Begin with a brief students’ discussion about the
meaning of unconditional love and forgiveness.
 Individually, the teachers will ask the learners to
share some of their experiences when they have
done forgiveness and shown unconditional love.
Bible Verse Interpretation (10 minutes)
 Using the selected Bible verses, ask the students to
interpret the message of it.
Bible Verses: John 3:16 & Colossians 1:13-14
Unlocking of Unfamiliar Words (10 minutes)
 The teacher will give the unfamiliar words from the
text to be read which the learners will define using
context clues.
Reading Proper (20 minutes)
 The students will now read the text given silently
entitled, “The Parable of the Prodigal Son”.
Valuing
20 mins
Comprehension (5 minutes)
 After reading the text, the teacher will ask the
students to answer the questions given.
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Reflective
Journaling
40 mins
Reflective Writing
 Ask students to individually write a short reflection
on how they understood the parable of the prodigal
son and how they can apply the moral lesson of the
story in their daily living.
Prepared By:
ADRIAN PAUL V. BATHAN
Teacher II
CAYJIE E. ULITIN
Teacher II
Recommending Approval:
JUHARRA M. DALAM
Teacher III
MARY JANE M. SARMIENTO
Master Teacher II
Approved:
MARCELA DS. ENDAYA
Principal II
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Unlocking of Difficulties
Directions: Define the following unfamiliar words given.
1. Prodigal
2. Inheritance
3. Starving
4. Growling
5. Calf
Reading the Text
Directions: Read the text silently.
The Prodigal Son
Parable of Prodigal Son
by Sharla Guenther
This is the parable that Jesus told: There once was a father who had two sons.
One day the younger son said to his father, "Father, could you give me my
inheritance?" (Inheritance is money the father would give his children after he had
died.) So the father thought about it and decided his sons could have the money now,
and he split it evenly between them.
Very soon after the younger son received the money, he decided that since he
had so much money he would move to a different country and have some fun with
it.
When he left, he left for good. He took every last thing he had and didn't plan
on returning. He wanted to be grown up and spend all his money how he wanted
with no one to tell him what to do.
So he just left. He left a big farm with many hired men with everything he
needed, he left his family, and more importantly he left his father who trusted him
enough to give him the money.
This probably made his father very sad and I'm sure he missed him very much.
While the son was gone he spent all the money he had right away. He didn't
think to save any of it. He threw wild parties and spent money on many other things
that God wouldn't be happy with.
After he had spent all his money, the country he was living in became very
poor and they hardly had enough food for everyone. It was even worse for people who
had no money because food became even more expensive, so it was very hard for
poor people to get any food.
The son was in trouble. He had no money, no place to live, nothing to eat, so
he had to get a job.
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The only job he could find was feeding pigs. He was so hungry he tried to eat
the food that the pigs were eating but his boss caught him and told him if he ever
saw him doing that again he would lose his job.
That night as the son was walking home his stomach wouldn't stop growling,
he was so hungry.
The son went to bed hungry and when he woke up he realized something.
When he lived with his father even the hired men had more food than they needed,
and now he was starving to death. At that moment he made a plan. He would go
back to his father's house and say to him, I have sinned against God and against
you. I don't deserve to be called your son, so hire me and I will work for you."
As the son got closer to his home, he saw his father running toward him,
yelling, "My son! My son!
You are finally home!" He couldn't believe it. His father threw his arms around
him and kissed him. But the son quickly said, "Father, I have sinned against God
and against you. I don't deserve to be called your son..." The son wanted to continue
but the father said to one of his servants,
"Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and
sandals on his feet.
Bring the biggest calf and kill it. Let's have a party and celebrate because my
son was lost and is found!"
That's how God feels about us. We sin against Him, but He loves us and wants
us to come home to Him.
Comprehension Check:
1. Which son asked his father for the share of his money?
A. Younger son
B. The father
C. Older son
D. Eldest son
2. What did the youngest son decide to do after his father gave him the money?
A. Gave it to his brother.
B. Leave home to look for a more exciting country.
C. Gave all his money to the poor.
D. Gave all his money to the father.
3. Once the son arrived in the new country, what did he do with his money?
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A. He wasted all his money.
B. He bought an ice cream.
C. He spent some on food, gave some to the poor, and saved the rest for the future.
D. He spent all his money on his father.
4. Once the youngest son wasted all his money, what did he have to do?
A. Stole money
B. Stole food
C. Work for a farmer so he could eat.
D. Kill someone to get money.
5. What kind of work did the youngest son have to do for the farmer?
A. Take the slops to the pigs.
B. Pay his bills
C. Teach his children
D. Cook food for him
6. What did the youngest son finally realize?
A. He needed new clothes.
B. He needed to buy more food.
C. He needed to go home and ask for forgiveness from his father.
D. He needed his family.
7. Was the father happy to see his son?
A. He was angry and sent him away.
B. Yes, he was very happy to see him.
C. No, he was not happy at all.
D. He had mixed feelings.
8. Once the youngest son returned, what did the father do?
A. He sent him to his room.
B. He gave him more money and told him to go to another exciting country.
C. He celebrated by dressing him in the best robes and killing the fattest calf to eat
at dinner.
D. He hugged him.
9. Was the oldest son happy to hear that his brother was home?
A. He was so excited that he rushed to his brother to hug him.
B. He was so happy.
C. He was very angry and refused to go inside.
D. He tried to kill him.
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10. What is the main message in this story?
A. Save all of your money, don't spend it.
B. Spend all your money, don't save it.
C. When we realize we have sinned, we must ask God for forgiveness, and he will
forgive us.
D. Respect our parents
E. Respect our parents
My Reflection:
Directions: On a whole clean sheet of paper, create a reflection of how you
understood the text and how you would apply the moral lesson in your daily living.
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