Catholic Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood

Shalom, guys!

Please read this article entitled "Catholic Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood." I discussed this during our lesson on the Sacrament of Holy Orders, and this article serves as an explanation about the points I raised in class.

Catholic Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood
(in .pdf format, click here to download)

Please be reminded that this shall be part of our quiz this coming meeting.

Assignment: Priests in my life

You are expected to accomplish this task individually.

Carefully reflect and answer the following questions:

1. Who among the priests/pastors you know have had the most significant impact/influence in your life?

2. How has he made an impact in your life?

3. What personal qualities of this priest do you admire the most? Why?

Write your answers on a S2 paper. Submission will be on our next meeting.

4th Quarter Mini Reflection 1: Modern-day attitudes towards Matrimony

You are expected to accomplish this task individually.

React and reflect on the article from the Philippine Star entitled "Women's group wants expiry date on marriage."

Click here for the link to the article

Based on your learning on the Sacrament of Matrimony, answer the following questions:

• Are there potential benefits/harms to the proposed law? Identify and explain two (2) possible benefits and two (2) potential harms that such legislation may entail.
• Are you in favor of this proposed law? Why/why not? Kindly discuss your thoughts on the effects of this law on marriage and family life in the light of Church teachings.
  
• How does this law reflect the modern attitudes towards man-woman relations?
• On a personal note, which of the three attitudes towards Marriage do I seem to be exhibiting most? How can I work against it so I can be better prepared for marriage?

PRACTICAL GUIDELINES

• SHORT Bond Paper
• Minimum ONE FULL PAGE
• Computerized, Double spaced
  
• 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)
• 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: 19 JANUARY 2010 (TUESDAY) ON OR BEFORE 4:00 PM

Current attitudes towards Matrimony

Because of its permanence, which can become very difficult to maintain, the present generation, marked by three phenomena of narcissism, pragmatism and restlessness seems to be averse to the idea of marriage and settle for common-law relationships, which are transient and temporary, and inclined towards divorce.

Narcissism – Modern persons seem to be very self-centered. Their orientation is centered on the self and not on others. Hence, they see marriage as a source of self-satisfaction, fulfillment and pleasure. If the self is not satisfied in a relationship, they do not see a reason to continue in it. There is a tendency to define relationships as merely pleasurable.

Pragmatism – Modern persons are used to having things that work and also discarding things that no longer work. When a relationship does not “work” anymore, they lean towards discarding it—the easy way out—rather than making it work. There is a tendency to define relationships as merely disposable.

Restlessness – Modern persons are rarely content and obsessed with innovation. Even in relationships, they tend to despise permanence and stability in favor of variety and change. When a relationship does not excite anymore and starts to become boring, they tend to look for another, more exciting, even if fleeting relationships. There is a tendency to define relationships as merely a source of excitement.

Marriage for the Church however is not just a disposable source of pleasure and excitement but an enduring commitment even when it hurts and demands a lot of effort, sacrifice and fidelity. It is an imitation of the love of Christ, who loved us even unto death, death on the Cross.

Assignment: What is Love?

You are expected to fulfill this task individually.

Interview 2 persons:

• a single person close to your age and
• your parents or any married person
  

Ask them the following questions:

• What is love?
• How can a person check/validate if he or she is in love?
  

Compare and contrast their answers in a short reaction/reflection. Here are some guide questions to help you out:

• Which among the answers given to you by your interviewees is a "truer" definition of love? Why?
• Compare the manner by which they check/validate love. According to them, what are the indicators of love? Which do you think is a more effective indicator? Why?
  

Submit your answers on a short bond paper, computerized, using the proper paper format.