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1 Syllabus in Christian Living Education 4 First Quarter Grade Level Standard Content Standard Performance Standard The learners are led to know Jesus and his saving work more intimately and they gain more faith in Jesus; establish personal relationship with Jesus and strive to follow Jesus in their day-to-day life. The learners demonstrate understanding of: Prayer as means of communicating with God; learn the Basic Prayers in communicating with God and making their own prayer; Sacrament of Baptism that led them to share in Christ s mission as a prophet, a priests, and a king: the outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation that will enable them to encouraged and strengthened their desire to fulfill the responsibilities as Christians and members of God s family. The learners transfer learning by Showing appreciation through mastery of the basic prayers by making their own prayer and treating one another as Brother s and Sisters in God s family. Time Frame Topic Learning Competencies Assessment Week 1 Get to know Classroom Orientation House Rules to follow Seating arrangement Basic Do s and Don ts Groupings Short Background of the Lessons Week 2 Basic Prayers Discusses what prayer is all The Lord s Prayer about. Hail Mary Demonstrates understanding on Glory Be prayer. Writes the basic prayers. Shows concern with other person by using prayer. Christ Centered Formative Prayer Completion Summative: Prayer Making Short test about Basic Prayers. Week 3 The Nicene Creed Present a prayer. Shows understanding of the

2 Shows concern with other person by using prayer. Christ Centered Week 4 In baptism We become Christians, Friends, and light. and sister to your Family and set a good example in school. Week 5 Be a Role Model Integrity First Mid-Quarter Exam theprayer. Create their own prayer. Realize that in Baptism, we become brothers and sisters Give the meaning of the different symbolisms in Baptism..Thank God for the gift of Baptism. Nicene Creed Baptism Week 6 In Baptism, We become Prophets, Priests and Kings. Leadership Societal Responsibility Week 7 In Confirmation, We receive the Holy Spirit. Show courage Excellence Week 8 In Confirmation, we receive gifts from the Holy spirit. Appreciation of blessings Societal Responsibility Week 9 In Confirmation, We become Good Christians. State the threefold mission of Christ. Explain how one becomes a sharer of Christ s mission as prophet, priest and king. Thank Christ for the opportunity to share in his mission. Explain the role of the Holy spirit in the sacrament of Confirmation. Affirm that one s moral life in God is strengthen in Confirmation. Thank God for the gift of the holy Spirit Identify the gifts of the holy spirit. Express appreciation for the gift of grace that one is showered with by the Holy Spirit. Thank God for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Recognize that in Confirmation one becomes a soldier of Christ in Baptism, We become Prophets, Priests, and King. Confirmation, We receive the Holy Spirit. Confirmation, we receive gifts from the Holy Spirit. Formative:Recitation

3 Week 10 Show kindness to the needy Societal Responsibility First Quarter Exam in ministering to the needs of others. Realize one s responsibility toward one s fellowmen most especially those in need. Thank God for his mercy. Ask God for wisdom and strength to help other people. Confirmation, We become Good Christian

4 Syllabus in Christian Living Education 4 Second Quarter Grade Level Standard Content Standard Performance Standard The learners are led to know Jesus and his saving work more intimately and they gain more faith in Jesus; the Learners establish personal relationship with Jesus and strive to follow Jesus in their day-to-day life. The learners demonstrate understanding of: the commandments are not just set of rules to be followed out of fear, but as a set rules to be obeyed in loving response to a loving father: the concepts of loving their neighbors characterized by fairness, justice, and love for the poor and needy; that loving God also means loving caring for the beautiful world and all the other components of his creation. The learners transfer learning by: obey the commandments as assign of one s love for God, see God in the less fortunate and be more responsive to their needs, and relates more intimately with God through prayer and worship Time Frame Topic Learning Competencies Assessment Week 1 Obeying God s Commandment. Practice Obedience Societal Responsibility Week 2 Respecting life as God s gift. Valuing healthy lifestyle Societal Responsibility Week 3 Being fair to others Equality Community Affirm that God gave the commandments in order for humankind to know and to love him. Realize that to love god means to obey his commandments. Thank God for his commandments that serve as one s guide in leading a good Christian life. Explain the Meaning of the fourth and fifth commandments. Name ways on how to promote, protect, and uphold life. Thank God for one s life and the lives of others. Realize that the fifth, seventh, eight, and tenth commandments focus on dealing with others. Name ways on how to obey the Summative: Role play Respecting life as God s gift. being fair to others.

5 Week 4 Respecting marriage as a covenant. Faithfullness and Genuine love Integrity Week 5 Second Mid-Quarter Exam commandments as a sign of one s love for God. Ask God for wisdom and strength to allow one to be fair and just in dealing with others. Identify the sixth and ninth commandments as the commandments that value and uphold the sanctity of marriage. Realize the Sanctity of Marriage.. Thank God for the Sacrament of Marriage. Respecting marriage as a covenant. Week 6 Following the Rules of the Church. Obedience Christ centeredness Week 7 Loving Our Neighbors Love one another Integrity Week 8 Reaching out to others in God s Love. Respect Societal Responsibility State the Precepts or Rules of the Church. Explain how the Church is a visible presence of God among us. Ask God for wisdom and grace to grace to obey his commandments and the Rules of the Church. Recognize the importance of showing love for one another as members of God s family. Deepen awareness of Jesus desire that we love one another as he loves us. Thank God for his great love. Enumerate the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Perform corporal and spiritual works of mercy as a sign of one s love for God. Pray for God s grace and mercy that one may be able to care for Following the Rules of the Church. Loving Our Neighbors. Reaching out to others in God s love.

6 one s fellowmen unconditionally. Week 9 Review Week 10 Second Quarter Exam

7 Syllabus in Christian Living Education 4 Third Quarter Grade Level Standard Content Standard The learners are led to know Jesus and his saving work more intimately and they gain more faith in Jesus; the Learners establish personal relationship with Jesus and strive to follow Jesus in their day-to-day life. The learners demonstrate understanding of: Gods call is to love others including forgiving those who have heart them or have done them wrong; remember that God has provided them the means by which they come to him and ask forgiveness for their sins through the sacrament of reconciliation; and Chris s presence is present in their midst through the Eucharist the food of their spirit. Performance Standard The learners transfer learning by: emulating Jesus compassion forgiveness ; the nourished by the Sacrament of Eucharist and acquire he habit of prayerful reflection. Time Frame Topic Learning Competencies Assessment Week 1 The Joy in forgiving and being Forgiven. Be humble Integrity Recognize that God is a forgiving father. Grant forgiveness to those who have done one wrong. Ask God for his forgiveness. the joy in forgiving and Being Forgiven.

8 Week 2 The Sacrament 0f Reconciliation as a Gift. Humility Excellence Explain the purpose of the Sacrament of Reconciliation a Gift. Promote peace through one s actions. Thank God for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Summative: The Sacrament of Reconciliation as a Gift. Week 3 Sickness, Sin, and Sacrament of Anointing. Take care of one s health Societal responsibility Week 4 The Eucharist as the Presence of Christ in Our Midst. Appreciate Gospels Christ centeredness Week 5 Third Mid-Quarter Exam Give the purpose of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Put one s trust in God s power to heal. Praise and Thank Jesus for the Sacrament of Anointingthe sick. Recognize the presence of God in the Blessed Sacrament Express appreciation for the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the Blessed Sacrament. Adore, Praise, and worship Christ as a fitting tribute to his real presence. Sickness, Sin, and Sacrament of Anointing. the Eucharist as the Presence of Christ in Our Midst. Week 6 The Eucharist unites the community in Christ. Develops God s given talent Excellence Acknowledge that the Eucharist unites the Christian community in Christ. Realize that sharing one s talents in is a manifestation of Christ s presence and helps unite the Christian community. Thank god for one s talents. The Eucharist Unites the community in Christ

9 Week 7 The Eucharist as Food for the Spirit. Manifest proper attitudes in attending mass. Societal responsibility Week 8 The Seasons of the Church (Advent and Christmas) Respect the Sacred traditions of church Christ centeredness Week 9 The Seasons of the Church (Ordinary Time and Easter) Respect the Sacred traditions of church. Christ centeredness Week 10 Third Quarter Exam Recognize Jesus as the bread of life offered in the Eucharist. Draw nourishment from the Eucharist to change and transform oneself. Thank Jesus for the gift of himself in the Eucharist. Identify the different seasons of the Church Year and explain their meanings. Recognize the presence of Jesus and his saving acts as the Church celebrates the different seasons of the church Year. Celebrate the seasons of the Church meaningfully.. Identify the different seasons of the Church Year and explain their meanings. Recognize the presence of Jesus and his saving acts as the Church celebrates the different seasons of the church Year. Celebrate the seasons of the Church meaningfully. the Eucharist as Food for the Spirit. The Seasons of the Church The Seasons of the Church

10 Syllabus in Christian Living Education 4 Fourth Quarter Grade Level Standard The learners are led to know Jesus and his saving work more intimately and they gain more faith in Jesus; the Learners establish personal relationship with Jesus and strive to follow Jesus in their day-to-day life. Content Standard Performance Standard The learners demonstrate understanding of: Jesus from his deeds and teachings as recounted in the gospel; learn his mighty works which attest that he is indeed the son of God, the messiah(jesus s raising Lazarus back to life, healing of the centurions servant and his intervention in a crowd s stoning of an adulteress) ; and that faith will be further strengthened by the knowledge that they can trust in the power and might of the messiah. The learners transfer learning by: by living the gospel s message and making prayer as an integral part of their life. Time Frame Topic Learning Competencies Assessment Week 1 The Blessed Trinity Have faith in God Christ centeredness Week 2 Mary, Mother of the Savior. Love your Mother Societal responsibility Week 3 Jesus is the Son of God Use talents in proper way. Excellence Understand that there are three Persons in one God. Recognize the works of the Blessed Trinity in the unfolding of creation. Worship God the Father, God the Son, and god the Holy Spirit. Give the meaning of the Immaculate Conception. Encourage devotion to the Blessed Mother. Pray to the Blessed Mother. Express strong belief that Jesus is the Son of God. Examine one s personal attitudes toward the miracles. Thank God for the gift of his Son Jesus. Summative: Recitation Formative: Quiz about The Blessed Trinity. Summative: Short Quiz about Mary, Mother of the Savior. Jesusis the Son of God.

11 Week 4 Jesus Heals the Sick. Bring healing to others. Community Week 5 Fourth Mid-Quarter Exam Recognize Jesus as the great Healer. Express belief in the healing power of Jesus. Pray for those who need healing in mind and in spirit. Jesus Heals the Sick. Week 6 Jesus forgives sinners. Fosters the virtue of humility. Integrity Week 7 Jesus calms the storm. Conquer Fears Excellence Week 8 Jesus, Our link to the Father. Value Prayer Christ centeredness Week 9 Review Know Jesus as a compassionate God who forgives. Acknowledge the need to forgive to be forgiven. Thank God for the grace to be compassionate to sinners. Recognize Jesus as a very powerful God. Acquire the attitude of believing and trusting in Jesus. Thank Jesus for his mercy and guidance. Discover who God the Father is through one s own knowledge of Jesus. Explain what it means to know and follow Jesus. Thank God for the gift of Jesus. Jesus forgives sinners. Jesus calms the storm. Formative: Role Playing Summative: Reflection Week 10 Fourth Quarter Exam Submitted by: John Jeric G. Nabung

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