LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET WEEK 6

Prepared by: Mr. Markdel John P. Espino

Subject: Introduction to World Religion and Belief System (Grade 12 Marigold (HUMSS)

LEARNING CONTENT: Christianity

LEARNING TARGET

1. Explain the core teaching of Christianity

2. Recite the Apostle’s Creed, the Lord’s prayer and the Beatitudes
3. Interpret the Parable of the Prodigal Son

LEARNING CONCEPT

I. Christianity at a Glance

• Christianity is the largest among the world’s major religions at the moment.
• It has over 2 billion followers, who classify themselves under 34,000 denominations.
• Initially, Christianity is believed to be rooted in Judaism, as Jesus Christ was a Jew, as were His
twelve disciples (the Apostles).
• Christianity is based mainly around the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and is
monotheistic in its world view.

II. Christian Major Beliefs and Principles

1. Jesus Christ as the Messiah

• Jesus Christ is the founder of the original form of Christianity.

• Christians believe that Christ is the Anointed Savior of the world and that His presence on earth was
the fulfillment of the prophecies made in the Old Testament.

2. Virgin Birth of Jesus

• Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and was born to the Virgin Mary in Betlehem.

3. Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ

• This is the anchor of Christian faith.

• Christians consider Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension to heaven to be the most important
doctrine of the Christian faith.
• Jesus shows His omnipotence over death and ultimately is the most convincing evidence for
Christians that He is truly God.
4. Salvation

• Salvation for the Christians is the freedom from eternal damnation and receiving eternal life in the
new heaven and new earth.
• This can only be attained through Jesus Christ by accepting Him as Savior and be baptized in His
name.
5. Judgment Day
 • Christians hold the belief that Jesus will return on Judgment day to fulfill the rest of the Old
Testament prophecies – to judge the living and the dead and establish God’s Kingdom in the new
earth and new heaven.

6. Trinitarian Doctrine

• Christians believe that Jesus was God’s son, and that He and the Holy Spirit are both also fully God,
as well as being separate entities entirely.
• They believe in one God in three persons, the Trinitarian God.
• The Bible does not specifically refer to Trinity, but it is a common doctrine and it is included in the
Nicene Creed which serves to outline the core beliefs of Christianity.

7. Christian Worship

• Christian worship involves praising God in music and speech, readings from the Scriptures (Bible),
prayers of various sorts, a homily/sermon, and various holy ceremonies.

III. The Bible

• The Bible, which is the very foundation of Christian faith, is not just one book, but an entire library
which includes stories, songs, poetry, letters, and history.
• The Christian Bible has two sections: The Old and the New Testament.
• The Old Testament is the sacred scriptures of the Jewish faith written at different times between
about 1200 and 165 B.C.E.
• The New Testament books were written by the Christians in the first century C.E.  The Old
Testament has 39 books and The New Testament has 27 books.

IV. The Apostles Creed

• The Apostles Creed is the oldest creed, and lies as the basis of most others.

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

      creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

      who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
      and born of the virgin Mary.
      He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
      was crucified, died, and was buried;
      he descended to hell.
      The third day he rose again from the dead.
      He ascended to heaven
      and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
      From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

      the holy catholic* church,
      the communion of saints,
      the forgiveness of sins,
      the resurrection of the body,
      and the life everlasting. Amen.
V. The Lord’s Prayer

It is a venerated Christian prayer that according to the New Testament of the Bible was taught by Jesus to
His Apostles.
Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy
will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil. Amen.

VI. The Beatitudes

• The Beatitudes are eight blessings recounted in the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew.
• Each is a proverb-like proclamation, without narrative, cryptic, precise, and full of meaning.

"Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they who mourn,

for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,

for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful,

for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure of heart,

for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they shall be called children of God.

Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Gospel of Matthew 5:3-10

VII. The Parable of the Prodigal Son

Luke 15:11-32 (English Standard Version)

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And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father,
give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many
days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he
squandered his property in reckless living.14 And when he had spent everything, a severe famine arose in that
country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to[a] one of the citizens of that
country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. 16 And he was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs
ate, and no one gave him anything.
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“But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have more than enough
bread, but I perish here with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have
sinned against heaven and before you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of
your hired servants.”’ 20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father
saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father,
I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’[b]22 But the father
said to his servants,[c] ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes
on his feet. 23 And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 24 For this my son was dead,
and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate.

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“Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and
dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your
brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and
sound.’ 28 But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, 29 but he answered
his father, ‘Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never
gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came, who has
devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!’ 31 And he said to him, ‘Son,
you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your
brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’”

ANSWER SHEET
INTRODUCTION
to the BANSUD
Poblacion, Bansud,
WORLD INSTITUTE,

RELIGION
Oriental Mindoro
INC. #4
 andBELIEF
SYSTEMS
Name:__________________________ Score:______________
Section:_________________________ Date:______________

I. Interpret the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Write your own personal reflections below:

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II. Explain the meaning of the EIGHT BEATITUDES using the TABLE-GRAPHIC
ORGANIZER below.
THE EIGHT BEATITUDES EXPLANATION

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for

theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

2. Blessed are they who mourn, for

they shall be comforted.

3. Blessed are the meek, for they

shall inherit the earth.

4. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for

righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

5. Blessed are the merciful, for

they shall obtain mercy.

6. Blessed are the pure of heart, for

they shall see God.

7. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they

shall be called children of God.

8. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the

sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven."