Name: Ashley Jade V.

Domalanta Section: 11-Charity

A. Assessing Learning

To gauge your learning, answer the activity below.

IDENTIFICATION. Identify what/who is being described in each statement on the space

provided.

The Annunciation 1. It is the Announcement of the Angel to Mary that she will become
the mother of our God, through the Holy Spirit.

“God is with us.” 2. It is the meaning of Immanuel/Emmanuel.

Parthenos 3. It is the Greek word of being a young woman or never been

touched by man.
Mary 4. She is the fulfillment of the prophetic message.

Luke 1:28 5. It is the Gospel where the first part of the “Hail Mary” was taken
from the greeting of Angel Gabriel to Mary.

Zechariah 6. He is the husband of Elizabeth.

Kupioc 7. It is the Greek word which means “Lord or God.”

Joseph 8. He comes from the lineage of King David of Bethlehem.

Genesis 9. It is the book of the Bible that speaks the “creating power” of God.

St. John the Baptist 10. He is the son of Elizabeth who will baptize Jesus.
Two roses and a thorn strategy:

⮚ Name two things that you like about the lesson.

The two things that I like about the two lesson are the Sacred
Teachings:

1. In Lesson 2, Jesus’ Birth: The Annunciation, I learned about

Mary's confidence in God's plans. When Mary gave her
unconditional consent by saying, “Behold, I am the
handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to
your word” (Lc 1:37), she did not think of the possible
societal effects of the plan of God. She might have thought
and asked herself the following: (a) What would be the
reaction of St. Joseph if ever he discovers she is pregnant?;
(b) What would be the reaction of her parents?; (c) Would
she be stoned to death for having a child not of her legal
husband (cf. Ex 22:15-16; Deut 22:20-24)? However,
Mary's confidence in the power and the sublimity of God's
plans was strong. Social disgust from the community for
accepting the plan of God did not divert Mary’s mind.

2. In Lesson 3, Jesus’ Birth: The Visitation of Mary, I learned

that the Visitation is an event of salvation history. Elizabeth,
a model of the Old Testament, meets the New Testament in
Mary’s faith in the mystery of her own destiny. But what is
most significant is the meeting of their unborn children.
John, who leaps in his mother's womb, is already
anticipating his role as precursor of the Messiah. In the
Visitation narrative we look to Mary as a model of the
apostolate of the Church. She brings Jesus and a blessing
to the house of Zechariah. The experience of the primitive
 Church was that the power of the Lord was the greatest gift
it had to offer. To bring Jesus will always be the supreme
norm of any genuine apostolate. The Church's mission is to
show Jesus as wisdom and power in each situation of
human need. While the prayer after communion invites us
to recognize the presence of Christ among us in the
Eucharist, we must remember that the presence of Christ is
discovered not only in the Eucharist. He is met in others,
and he asks us to serve him in others. Mary’s service for
Elizabeth by her visit remains a model for the Christian who
wishes to meet Christ in daily life. I also learned about
Mary's travel to help. After knowing that her cousin was
pregnant, Mary and Joseph immediately went to St.
Elizabeth’s house. St. Elizabeth’s was having her baby
despite being aged. Mary knew that St. Elizabeth would
have difficulties with her incoming labor. Mary, without
thinking twice, placed herself in the hands of God and
thought of helping St. Elizabeth. More than the physical
help Mary gave to St. Elizabeth. She also brought joy to her
because the little child in the womb of St. Elizabeth leapt for
joy to bow down and worship Jesus, who was in the womb
of Mary. This teaches us the importance of offering our
time, talent, and blessings to others as exemplified by Mary.
Thus, we are tasked to open our hearts to happily help
other people with their needs, and to bring Jesus to them by
giving them love, joy, and hope.

⮚ Name one thing you did not like or you still have question
about.

Nothing. In Lesson 2, Jesus’ Birth: The Annunciation, I

understand and explains the concept of annunciation from both
human and divine perspectives. I also appreciate the fulfillment
of God's promise is through Mary. The virtues I learned that are
intended to be integrated in this lesson: (a) trust in God; (b)
sense of responsibility; and (c) inner strength to do the
impossible. In Lesson 3, Jesus’ Birth: The Visitation of Mary, I
understand the Story of the Visitation. I show sympathy and
empathy to the needy through physical, monetary, and spiritual
assistance. The virtues I learned that are intended to be
 integrated in this lesson: (a) respect and love for life; (b) piety;
and (c) sympathy.

B. Enhancing Skills

This task will serve as your mini-PT for this quarter.

Make a photo collage with no less than five pictures about the various ways on how to bring
Jesus to others (e.g., gathering the family for an online mass, giving a friend a rosary or a
pamphlet about saints, doing good deeds and the like. Explain your photo collage in no less
than five (5) sentences.
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C. Reflection
Write your personal response using the prompt below.

I will render my honor to the Blessed Virgin Mary by believing and understanding that Mary
has a special role in helping us. As the Mother of God, the Virgin Mary has a unique
position among the saints, indeed, among all creatures. She is exalted, yet still one of us.
Redeemed by reason of the merits of her Son and united to Him by a close and indissoluble
tie, she is endowed with the high office and dignity of being the Mother of the Son of God,
by which account she is also the beloved daughter of the Father and the temple of the Holy
Spirit. Because of this gift of sublime grace she far surpasses all creatures, both in heaven
and on earth. At the same time, however, because she belongs to the offspring of Adam,
she is one with all those who are to be saved. Mary embraces God's will and freely
chooses to cooperate with God's grace, thereby fulfilling a crucial role in God's plan of
salvation. Throughout the centuries, the Church has turned to the Blessed Virgin in order to
come closer to Christ. Many forms of piety toward the Mother of God developed that help
bring us closer to her Son. In these devotions to Mary, "while the Mother is honored, the
Son, through whom all things have their being and in whom it has pleased the Father that
all fullness should dwell, is rightly known, loved and glorified and . . . all His commands are
observed.” The Church honors her as the Mother of God, looks to her as a model of perfect
discipleship, and asks for her prayers to God on our behalf. Jesus’ final words not only
pertained to Mary and John. They also included you, me, and all of humanity. Jesus Christ,
after having given us all he could give, that is to say, the merit of His toils, His sufferings,
and bitter death; after having given us His adorable body and blood to be food for our souls,
willed also to give us the most precious thing He had left, which was His holy mother. -St.
John Marie Vianney. Yes, Jesus gave us Mary to be our mother. And He gave Mary all of
us to be her children. But how do we cultivate a relationship with our mother Mary? How do
we take her into our homes—and even into the depths of our being—like John did? Here
are my six ways to honor Mary in and around our homes:

1. Pray
The prayer we associate the most with Mary is the Hail Mary. And the prayer with a
series of Hail Mary, which Mary gave to St. Dominic, is the Rosary. When we pray the
Rosary, we meditate on the life of Jesus, and while we do so, we ask Mary to intercede
for us. The Rosary is a powerful and beautiful devotion. But as we develop the habit of
praying the Rosary every day, it can feel overwhelming. The good news is that we can
start small and grow from there. To begin, pray one decade of the Rosary each day for
five days, so by the end of the week, you will have prayed an entire Rosary. Another
way to ask Mary for her prayers and intercession is by simply incorporating the Hail
Mary, Memorare, or another Marian prayer into our daily prayer routine.

2. Ponder
One way to grow in relationship with Mary is by pondering her presence in Scripture.
While she does not say much, what she says (and does) is powerful. Below is a simple
Marian lectio divina. Some passages will be familiar, as they are also mysteries of the
Rosary. After reading a Bible verse, consider what it means to you. What can you learn
from Mary? How can you emulate her words and actions in your own life?

● The Annunciation: Luke 1:26-38

● The Visitation: Luke 1:39-56
● The Nativity of Our Lord: Luke 2:1-20
● The Presentation: Luke 2:22-38
● The Losing and Finding Jesus in the Temple: Luke 2:41-52
● The Wedding at Cana: John 2: 1-12
● The Crucifixion: John 19:26-27
● The Early Church: Acts 1:14

3. Read
Another way to get to know Mary is by reading a good book about her. This will help you
grow in relationship with her, and it will equip you to share the truth about Mary with
others. 

4. Decorates

If you do not have one already, begin shopping for a beautiful statue or image of the
Blessed Mother. (For the one in our picture above or different beautiful images of Our
Lady, check out Paper Monastery.) Once you find one that you like, display it
prominently in your home. During May (the month of Mary) and October (the month
of the Rosary), it is customary to create a special place in your home to honor Our
Lady. A Mary altar can be simple but beautiful atop a fireplace mantle or bookshelf. It
can include a statue, framed holy card, Rosary, and candles. Get the kids involved by
inviting them to make little bouquets of flowers to place on the Mary altar. During
these months, take time to pray here, adding special Marian prayers to your
repertoire.

5. Plant

Mary gardens have been part of Catholic culture for a long time. They can be elaborate or
simple, depending on your gardening skills. A Mary garden includes specific flowers named
after Our Lady. Typically, a Mary garden also includes a statue of her. If you do not have a
yard, create a Mary garden by planting flowers in large pots. Then, simply tuck a small
statue or holy card of Our Blessed Mother among the flowers.

6. Celebrate

Within our Catholic tradition, there are many Marian feast days. Find a few that are
meaningful to you. Write them on your calendar, and plan something special for those days.
Some ideas include:

● Decorating cupcakes for Our Lady’s birthday (September 8th)

● Making white hot chocolate for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
(December 8th)
● Enjoying a Mexican dinner on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December
12th)

Of course, Marian feast day celebrations do not have to include food. Other ideas include:

● Making an act of consecration to Jesus through Mary. This is a 33-day process

that ends on a Marian feast day.
● Creating something in honor of Mary, such as a prayer shawl, watercolor
painting, or hand-lettered quote. Incorporate it into your home’s decor or give it
away to someone special.
● Sing Marian hymns.

At the Annunciation, when the angel announced to Mary that she was to be the
mother of the Messiah, she was confused and afraid until the angel said: “Mary,
don’t be afraid!” and assured her that what was about to happen would happen
through the power of the Holy Spirit. When Mary heard this the fear left her. She
stopped asking questions and bowed her head in humble surrender. When she
went to visit her cousin Elizabeth to tell her what happened, Mary was able to sing
with joy: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit exults in God
my Saviour. Because he has looked upon his handmaid. Yes, from this day
forward all generations shall call me blessed, for the Almighty has done great
things for me. Holy is his name.” We honor Mary first and foremost, not because of
what she herself has done, but for what God has done for her. We honor Mary
because she teaches us humility, trust, and obedience to God’s word. She teaches
us to recognize and praise God for the great things that he has done for us. When
Joseph learned of Mary’s pregnancy, he was confused. He didn’t want to hurt her.
He thought of breaking the engagement secretly. But when an angel appeared to
him in a dream and said: “Don’t be afraid to take Mary. This is all a part of God’s
plan.” Joseph trusted and obeyed, even though he had the legal right to divorce
Mary. Why do we honor Mary? Because Jesus honored her first. First of all he
chose to come to us through Mary. That is the way he wanted to do it. He could
have chosen another way. But he didn’t. Jesus comes to us through Mary and
wants us to go to him through Mary, as happened at the wedding in Cana. Mary
always points to Jesus. In the icons of the Mother of God, in the Eastern tradition,
Mary is never depicted alone. She is always with Jesus, bringing our attention to
him; always reminding us to do whatever he tells us to do, to obey him; always
giving us the perfect example of obedience to God’s word; always bringing Jesus
to us, as she first brought him into the world; as she brought him to her cousin
Elizabeth, and to Simeon and Anna in the temple; as she brought him to the
wedding feast in Cana. We honor Mary because she brings Jesus to us, and us to
Jesus, and because she teaches us to bring Jesus to others. Mary is everything
we are called to be.

“Love our Lady,

And she will obtain abundant

grace to help you conquer in your daily struggle”

-St. Josemaria Escriva-