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THIRD QUARTER GRADE 8 CLE ESP Module Lesson 1 and 2
THIRD QUARTER GRADE 8 CLE ESP Module Lesson 1 and 2
Name: _________________________________________________
EXPLORE
Preparatory Activity
a. List down five reasons why the Eucharist is important in your life as a Catholic Christian.
1. 3. 5.
2. 4.
FIRM-UP
The basic description of the Holy Eucharist is found in Vatican II “Constitution on the Sacred
Liturgy”
First, the Eucharist was instituted by Christ. He prepared for it in the many fellowship meals
which he shared during his public life. He established the Eucharist at the Last Supper, the night
before he died on the Cross. And he confirmed it as the Risen Christ in his Easter meal appearances
to his disciples.
Secondly, the Eucharist is celebrated with Christ by the Christian community, the Church. It is
an essentially ecclesial act, carried out “by the Mystical Body of Christ, that is, by the Head and his
members” (SC 7).
Thirdly, the Eucharist is at once both sacrifice and sacred meal. It is the memorial instituted by
Christ so that the saving benefits of his Death and Resurrection can be shared by the People of God
through every age.
Fourthly, Christ himself is really present in the Eucharistic celebration in multiple ways, but
especially under the sacramental signs of bread and wine.
Finally, the Eucharist is the eschatological pledge and foretaste of our future glory.
GUIDE QUESTIONS
1. What is the meaning of Christ’s sacrifice in the Mass for us Christians?
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2. Why is the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist called the Sacrament of Love?
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GUIDE QUESTIONS
1. How do you participate actively and consciously in the celebration of the Holy Mass?
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1. Community – Sunday is the day when people converge to worship and praise God in the
sacrament of the Eucharist.
2. Minister – The priest’s act “another Christ” doing all the actions of Christ in the sacrament of the
Eucharist, as the offerer and the one being offered as pleasing sacrifice to God for the salvation of
many.
3. Bread and Wine – We receive Jesus himself in the form of bread and wine in the Eucharist
through Communion
4. Word – The readings in the celebration of the mass are the words of God announcing to all men
the Gospel of hope, love and salvation.
Activity 1
Direction: Complete the table below. Write in order the actions and gestures we do in the Mass
You have no idea how many people have told me, “I don’t get anything out of Mass.” I am quick to reply, “You have it backwards.
You don’t come to Mass to get something. You come to Mass to give something, and that something is your thanks to our good
and gracious God for the blessings that you have received.”
Sometimes the person will add, “And Mass is boring, too.” So I will needle the grumbler, “Have you received any blessings this
week?” Usually there is a blank stare and a long pause. After a brief uneasy silence, I pipe up, “What about each new day? You
have your health, food on the table, clothes on your back, a roof over your head, money in your pocket, friends at your side and
some happy experiences, too.”
This brief exchange is headed to two final questions. “Where did all of this come from?” For a person of faith, the correct answer
is, “God.”
“And, what did you do to deserve it?” The correct answer is, “Nothing.” Everything that we receive over the course of a week is
an undeserved gift from our benevolent and generous God, and if all is a gift, the least a person can do is set aside an hour a
week to go to Mass to give God praise and thanks.
Actually, once a week is not enough. At the parish where I served on the South Side of Chicago, there was a spiritual hymn that
was one of the congregation’s favorites: “Every day is a day of thanksgiving. God’s been so good to me. He’s been blessing me.
Every day is a day of thanksgiving. Glorify the Lord today.”
When Jesus instituted the Eucharist, he established it as an act of thanksgiving. The Words of Institution are: “He took the bread,
and giving thanks, broke it,” and, “He took the chalice, and once more giving thanks, he gave it to his disciples” (see Lk 22:19, 17
and 1 Cor 11:24). The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes this as “consecratory thanksgiving” (No. 1346). The two
substances, bread and wine, are signs of gratitude, as first seen when the priest Melchizedek offered bread and wine to thank
God the Creator for the fruits of the earth (Gn 14:18-20).
The Greek word “eucharisteo” means “to give thanks.” The Catechism states that the Eucharist “is an act of thanksgiving to God”
(No. 1329). The entire Mass is a prayer of thanksgiving, which is stated explicitly in some prayers and implied throughout. The
priest says, “Let us give thanks to the Lord our God,” and the congregation replies, “It is right and just.” The Preface continues, “It
is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, holy Father.” The Preface
concludes with the “Holy, Holy,” a hymn of praise that gives thanks to God. Similarly, the words of the doxology are, “Through
him and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and
ever” — a joyful song of praise to offer thanks to God.
After we receive holy Communion and Christ is really present to us in an intensified sacramental way, it is a perfect time to have
a chat with the Lord, to mention a few of the blessings we have received over the past week, and to tell Jesus just how grateful
we are. All we have is from God, and without God we would have nothing. It is an empty argument to say, “I don’t get anything
out of Mass.” We go because we owe God our praise and thanks.
GUIDE QUESTIONS
1. Guided by St. Paschal’s mott, explain how you can have three hearts in one?
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TRANSFER
Suggest some innovations on how to enliven the celebration of the Mass in the school. Explain the
guidelines of the suggested activity.
Suggested Activity:
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Guidelines:
POST ASSESSMENT
Direction: Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
1. Which of the following can substitute the bread and wine in the Eucharist?
a. pan de sal and water c.. Biscuits and coffee
b. bread loaves and fish d. none of the above
2. Which of the following can be removed from the Liturgy of the Word?
a. Prayer of the Faithful c. Creed
b. Homily d. None of the Above
3. This refers to the minister for the celebration of the Eucharist
a. Priest or Bishop c. Acolyte
b. Deacon d. Lay Minister
4. The following refer to parts of the whole Eucharist celebration except:
a. Concluding Rite c. Liturgy of the Word
b. Introductory Rite d. Blessing of Religious Icons
5. Which of the following is part of the Liturgy of the Word
a. Invocation to the Holy Spirit c. Scripture Reading
b. Prayer for Peace d. Final Blessing
6. The Eucharist is structured like _____
a. A meeting c. A gathering
b. A meal d. An extravagant feast
7. This refers to the high point in the Liturgy of the Word.
a. Reading of the Gospel c. Homily of the priest/Bishop
b. Singing of the Responsorial Psalm d. Profession of Faith
8. This refers to the summit of Christian faith
a. Baptism c. Liturgy of the Word
b. Confirmation d. Holy Eucharist
9. This part of the Liturgy of the Word helps us to discover the meaning of the word of God and lead the
community into active participation.
a. Scripture Reading c. Creed
b. Homily d. Prayer of the faithful
CHRISTIAN LIVING EDUCATION/EDUKASYON SA PAGPAPAKATAO 8
Name: ______________________________________________________
EXPLORE
Preparatory Activity A.
How often do you thank people for their kind deeds? Do this exercise and thank them now. Inside
the square, cut and paste a picture of important persons you would like to express your gratitude
for the good things they have done to you. Cite their kind deeds, when and how they affected you.
On the space beside the box, write your statement of gratitude.
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Preparatory Activity B.
Fill in the columns with the appropriate information about the persons who have done good things
to you. On the first column, read the different slogans of different products and companies. On the
second column, write the name of the person/s who fit the slogan. On the third column, state why
you think so.
Slogans Person/s Reason
1. “Because the best things in
life are meant to last”
2. “We’ve got it all for you”
4. “Connecting People”
DEEPEN
Activity 1:
There are many ways of showing gratitude. Write down your ways of showing gratitude.
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Activity 2
TRANSFER
Log on to http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&id=2072 and read then write your own
speech about having a grateful heart.