1st quarter mini reflection paper guidelines

The Messiah I expect
1st Quarter Mini-Reflection Paper

TASK
Based on our lesson on the World of Jesus, particularly the prevailing socio-political situation of his time, reflect and answer the following questions:

• Briefly describe the “State of the Nation” (of our country) based on what you read or hear on the news, what you observe in your surroundings, etc.
• Based on this socio-political situation, what kind of “Messiah” are you expecting? What important qualities or characteristics does this “Messiah” have? What issues do you expect him to resolve?
• Place yourself in the shoes of your expected “Messiah.” How would you feel in taking such a responsibility? What three specific things would you do to address the present situation? Be SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time-bound) with your plan of action.
  

PRACTICAL GUIDELINES

• SHORT Bond Paper
• Maximum ONE FULL PAGE
• Computerized, 1.5 spaced (Don't know how to do it? CLICK HERE!)
  
• Font: Times New Roman, size: 12
• Margin: 1 inch per side
• Write the title of the reflection paper on the first line. Title must be in BOLD and UNDERLINED.
• Write proper identification marks at the back of paper (handwritten may do)
• No drawings, borders, pictures, wordart!
• Rules on reflection papers apply! (Grace period of one day with 20% deduction, any work submitted beyond this date merits a ZERO)
  

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 4 AUGUST 2009 ON OR BEFORE 4:00 PM

The World of Jesus PPT Slides

Shalom!

To help you in your review for the quiz tomorrow, I am posting the powerpoint slides (in PDF format) from our class discussions on the World of Jesus. I only chose the slides that are useful and helpful in understanding the main points of our lesson.

Here are the links for downloading the files (hosted by Zendfile.com):
The World of Jesus
Where Jesus Walked
Socio-political Situation of Jesus

Study well and God bless!

canonical gospels quick reference chart

WORKSHEET-ASSIGNMENT:
CANONICAL GOSPELS QUICK REFERENCE CHART

Shalom!

For the long weekend (11-13 July 2009), please find time to answer the Canonical Gospel's Quick Reference Chart worksheet given to you during our last CLE meeting.

Here are the instructions for this worksheet:
1. The worksheet contains a quick reference chart on the four canonical gospels as well as important data regarding them (i.e. evangelist, date of composition, intended audience, style of writing, emphases, unique or famous materials, traditional symbol).

2. Your task is to fill in the blanks of the chart with the important data regarding the gospels. 2. Your task is to fill in the blanks of the chart with the important data regarding the gospels. WRITE YOUR ANSWERS AT THE BLANKS IN THE CHART. The final product of the worksheet is to provide you a bird's eye view of the four canonical gospels which are our primary sources in the study of CLE.

3. Where do you get the answers? Since you are on a long weekend at home, you are to launch a webquest to find the necessary details for the chart. You may browse through the internet using search engines (like google or yahoo) and catholic websites (like catholic online, catholic encyclopedia, or catholic resources) to look for resources that may provide the missing data.

4. You are to submit the worksheet on Tuesday (14 July 2009) during our CLE class.

For questions, you may leave a message at the chatterbox at the left side of the page or leave a comment in this post. You may also reach me through my YM account pseudoshalom.

Enjoy your long weekend! God bless.

- Mr. Crisostomo

FOR 2D
Assignment for Next Meeting:
Four Gospels' General Flow and Content

Your class will be grouped into six groups of five to six members each.
These are the groupings:

Class Numbers 1-6: MATTHEW
Class Numbers 7-12: MARK
Class Numbers 13-18: LUKE
Class Numbers 19-24: JOHN
Numbers 25-29: MATTHEW
Class Numbers 30-34: LUKE

In preparation for next session’s activity (we shall be having our session in the classroom), skim through their gospels and familiarize yourselves with their general flow and content, noting down key events in the life of Jesus.

To help you with this, below is a list of internet outlines of the gospels. YOU MAY PRINT A COPY OF THE OUTLINES YOU NEED AND BRING IT NEXT MEETING.

Matthew - http://www.catholicdoors.com/outline/o-mt.htm
Mark - http://www.catholicdoors.com/outline/o-mk.htm
Luke - http://www.catholicdoors.com/outline/o-lk.htm
John - http://www.catholicdoors.com/outline/o-jn.htm

To facilitate and organize their reading, the members of each group can assign beforehand particular members who will only focus on a particular gospel or two.

FOR H2G

FOR H2G ONLY!

Shalom!

Here are the links for your assignment that I mentioned in class. Take time to read the short articles and prepare for a short check-up quiz next meeting. Click the link leading to the websites.

Historical Sources on Jesus
Extra-biblical references to Jesus and Christianity

Enjoy reading and God bless!

- Mr. Crisostomo

Monthly Prayer for July

Monthly Prayer for July 2009

PRAYER FOR GENEROSITY
(Attributed to St. Ignatius of Loyola)


Lord Jesus, teach me to be generous;
teach me to serve you as you deserve,
to give and not to count the cost,
to fight and not to heed the wounds,
to toil and not to seek for rest,
to labor and not to seek reward,
except that of knowing that I do your will.

Amen.