CL handouts 1st quarter

Reminders first:

* Ms said that even though she provided the handout, we should still read the
book because this is not complete.
* Read about the SPC History (Check your diaries)
* COMMENT if you'll print your own copy of this so that I'll know how many
xerox copies I'll provide to those who will not be able to print/view this.
* I typed this long hand-out for you guys :">

Hand-out for the 1st Quarter CL Exam

LESSON 1: Vision-Mission, History of the SPC Congregation, & 5 Cs

1. Memorize by heart the Vision-Mission

2. Three thrusts of SPCP (academic excellence, moral uprightness, & social

responsibility)

3. Recall the Significant individuals who marked the SPC Congregation - Fr.
Louis Chauvet, Marie Micheau, Barbe Foucault, Marie-Anne de Tilly, Bishop
Frederick Rooker, Bishop Paul Godet de Marais (Fleur dells - representing the
royal house of the country where SPC was originated)

4. The 5 Core Values

- CHRIST-CENTEREDNESS (Philippians 1:21) - Christ is the center of every

Paulinian's life

- CHARITY (2 Corinthians 5:14) - our love for Christ motivates us to do

good & be of service to others

- CHARISM (1 Corinthians 12:4-11) - from the Greek word "charis" which

means gift; share our giftedness to others

- COMMUNITY (1 Corinthians 12:21-31) - everything we do should be

community-forming; building relationships of love

- COMMISSION (Acts 22: 14-15) - we are sent to be living witnesses

5. SPC Identity - the manner we live our charism, mission, & spirituality

LESSON 2: Life & Mission of St. Paul

1. Sacred Scriptures: Acts 9: 1-22 (Story of St. Paul's conversion)

2. The 12 Letters of St. Paul:

a. Romans - about the relationship of Christians with God

b. 1st Corinthians - tells about the first Christian community in Corinth, who
were noted neither for its inner peace and harmony nor for the exemplary behavior
of its members.

c. 2nd Corinthians - enumerates his suffering and trials in the apostolate of

Christ.

d. Galatians - considered the most Pauline of all the writings, the one in which
anger has caused Paul to say what he really thinks.

e. Ephesians - written at his house arrest in Rome.

f. Philippians - the most intimate letter of St. Paul to all his loved ones in
the Lord, those who were his faithful partners in the journey.

g. Colossians - instructions of true Christian Gospel in the face of certain

teachings which were threatening the community in Colossae.

h. 1st Thessalonians - stories of thanksgiving and his relationship with the

people of Thessalonica

i. 2nd Thessalonians - his instruction to the Church

j. Philemon - tells about his letter of gratitude for Philemon and his staff.

k. 1st Timothy - instructs Timothy on his duty to restrain from false and useless
teaching.

l. 2nd Timothy - introduces pastoral ministry of St. Paul in the proclamation of

the truth. Depicts St. Paul's courage and hope in the face of discouragement late
in the course of his apostolic ministry. A more personal letter to Timothy.

m.Titus - Titus is addressed as the person in charge of developing the Church on

the large Mediterranean island of Crete, a place Paul had never, according to the
New Testament, visited.

LESSON 3: The Eucharist & Basic Prayers

1. Sacred Scriptures: (Isaiah 29:13)

2. Recall the Basic Christian Prayers, Mysteries of the Rosary, Angelus, 3

O'clock prayer. Act of Contrition, & all Paulinian Songs.

3. Two Kinds of Prayer - Formula and Spontaneous

4. Pattern of Spontaneous Prayer (Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving,

Supplication, & Offering)

5. The established parts of the Mass:

a. Introductory Rite
The vesting of the priest
Entrance procession together with the entrance song
Greeting by the priest
Penitential Act
Kyrie and Gloria (Lord have mercy...)
Opening or invitational prayer spoken by the priest
 b. Liturgy of the Word
First Reading (Old Testament)
Responsorial Psalm
Second Reading (Epistles)
Alleluia
Gospel Reading
Profession of Faith
Prayers of the Faithful
Concluding prayer by the celebrant
c. Liturgy of the Eucharist
Preparation of the altar
Preparation of gifts
Offertory song is sung during this preparation
Pries washes his hands then says an invitation to pray
Eucharistic prayer - is a prayer of thanksgiving and sanctification and is
the center of the Eucharist celebration
d. Communion Rite
Consuming of the paschal meal in the Eucharistic celebration
Lord's prayer and doxology
Rite of peace
Agnus Dei (Lamb of God)
Distribution of the Holy Communion
Silent Thanksgiving
Prayer by the priest after the communion
e. Concluding Rite
This includes the prayer and blessing over the people
Dismissal
Recessional

6. Sacred Objects & Vestments used in the Mass

Sacred vessels

a. Chalice is the most sacred of all the vessels. It is the cup which holds
the wine for consecration;

b. Paten is the small plate on which the host is laid

c. Ciborium resembles the chalice except that it has a cover

d. Monstrance is the large metal container used for exposition and

benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

e. Missal is the book which contains the prayers and ceremonies of the mass

f. Cruets are the vessels from which the acolyte or sacristan pours water
and wine into the chalice held by the celebrant.

g. Incense is a perfume burned on certain occasions, as at high Mass and

Benediction; it is a symbol of prayer.

The Linens

a. Corporal is a square of fine linen, with a small cross worked in the

center.

b. Purificator is an oblong piece of linen, folded thrice, and placed over

the chalice.
c. Pall is a small square piece of linen starched stiff, used to cover the
chalice.

The Vestments

a. Arnice is a piece of white linen lcoth which covers the priest's

shoulders

b. The Alb is a white linen tunic which envelops the priest's whole body.

c. Cincture or girdle is the cord which fastens the alb at the waist.

d. Maniple is a short narrow strip of cloth which hangs from the left arm.

e. Stole is the long silk band that fits around the neck and is crossed on
the breast of the priest.

f. Chasuble is the uppermost vestment worn by the celebrant at Mass.

Liturgical Colors

a. White vestments are worn during Christmastide and Easter time, on the
feast of our Lord and the Blessed Virgin, the Angels and Confessors.

b. Red is used at Pentecost, feast of the Apostles and martyrs, feasts

commemorating the Passion of Our Lord and the Sacred Relics, as the feast of the
Holy Cross.

c. Green are prescribed for the period "per annum" - throughout the year
from 14th of January till the eve of Septuagesima Sunday and from Monday after
Trinity Sunday till the eve of the first Sunday of Advent.

d. Purple are worn during Advent and Lent

e. Black vestments are used at service for the dead, in the first part of
the Liturgical action on Good Friday. Violet may be the substitute for the black.

LESSON 4: Apostolic Foundation of the Church

A. Sacred Scriptures: Matthew 16: 13-19 and John 21: 15-17

· Who were the 12 Apostles who were personally chosen by Jesus to become His
companions?

à Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John sons of Sebedee, Bartholomew, Philip,
Matthew, Judas Thaddeus, Judas Iscariot, Simon the Zealot, James son of Alphaeus,
and Thomas (Mathias replaced Judas Iscariot)

· The reason Jesus chose only 12 Apostles. Why not more?

 à The number 12 represents the 12 tribes of Israel

· The roles of the 12 Apostles

à They would be Jesus' companions in His ministry, the eye-and-ear witnesses to

His words and deeds

àcontinue His ministry of curing the sick, preaching the Good News, and casting
out demons when He would return to the Father, and would later be the seed from
which the Church would grow.

· The reason why Jesus handpicked Simon Peter to be the leader of the 12
àSimon Peter's confession of Jesus as "the Messiah, the Son of the Living
God" prompted Jesus to declare, "You are Peter and upon this "Rock" I will build
My Church (Mt. 16:18)."

· The significance of the change of name from "Peter" to "Simon Peter" which
means the rock.
à It signifies the special role, mission, and power Jesus was entrusting him
within the Church; Peter would be the firm foundation on which Jesus intended to
build His Church. Being entrusted with the keys of the kingdom, Peter was given
the authority and the responsibility as the leader or head of the Church. He
received the power to decide concerning the membership in the Church and the great
responsibility of supreme authority to govern, teach and sanctify the whole
Church.

· The reason why Jesus in John 21:15-17 asked Simon Peter 3 times if he loved
Jesus and the significance of this profession of faith and love.
à Jesus gave Simon Peter the opportunity to profess repeatedly his dedication
to Him as the Messiah sent by God and thrice entrusted His flock to him.

· The meaning of the phrases, “feed My lambs…tend My sheep…feed My sheep.”

à These phrases meant that Peter would teach them to follow Jesus, ensure their
following of the Master by guidance, reminders, encouragements and correction, and
lead the flock entrusted to him by example.

B. Church Teaching: Catechism for Filipino Catholics 1410

- Link the scriptural text in focus with CFC 1410 by emphasizing the following
points:

- Jesus Christ, after His resurrection, commissioned Peter, together with the
other Apostles, to shepherd, to extend, and to direct the Church with authority.

- This Church, which Jesus founded on His Apostles, is a hierarchical community

- Jesus appointed Peter as the Head, a leader who would become the visible sign
and source of oneness in the Church to continue His mission on earth.

- Because this commission is destined to last until the end of the world, the
Apostles were careful to appoint successors in this hierarchically structured
society, the Church.

This power, which is called apostolic succession, has been handed down directly
from the Apostles to the Pope and bishops of the Church today.

Hierarchy of the Church (refer to your notes)