IFP MODULE 1 FOR GRADE 3 - Final

Ignacian Formation Program
(Revised 2021)
IFP SY 2021 - Module 1: Mother Ignacia’s Family - Page 0
Session 1
MOTHER IGNACIA’S FAMILY BACKGROUND
Session 2
MOTHER IGNACIA’S FAMILY AS A CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN
Session 3
HER FAMILY AS SOURCE OF INSPIRATION
Session 4
MOTHER IGNACIA IS CALLED TO SERVE

INTRODUCTION
The Ignacian Formation Program was originally conceived in the 16th

Ordinary General Chapter in 1996. This aims to provide a more solid
foundation on the spirituality of Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo which
is a “spirituality of Marian radical openness to the will of God that
impels us to a humble and courageous, generous and creative service to
the Church especially the poor.” It is the spirituality of the humble
servant of the Lord (CD 1996,5).
The original Ignacian Formation Program (IFP) Modules were first

implemented in 1997 for the youth and Lay Partners; and in 2008 for
Grade School, High School and College. These modules were revised as
mandated by the 20th Ordinary General Chapter. (Documents CD 2016,
p.35, 1.3). The revision was to align the modules to the current social
context of our students and personnel, to enable them to uphold their
personal integrity rooted in Christian morality and discipleship, and to
exercise their strong sense of accountability at the level of their
responsibility following the examples of Venerable Ignacia del Espiritu
Santo.
This current year 2021, the Education Ministry Commission implements

the revised IFP Modules 2021 for Grade 3 to Grade 12 and for
Personnel. The topics and contents of this revised IFP Modules 2021 are
based from the original IFP Modules of 1997 and most of its contents
were copied/lifted from the book entitled “Mother Ignacia del Espiritu
Santo, A Lamp to Our Path” by S. Ma. Anicia B. Co, RVM; and some were
taken from “Behold the Handmaid of the Lord!” by S. Ma. Rita Ferraris,
RVM; “A Valiant Woman: Thoughts and Reflections on the Legacy of
Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo”; Novena Prayer to Mother Ignacia del
Espiritu; and from other RVM Documents.
The IFP Modules 2021 for students (Grades 3 to 12) are designed as a
series of ten modules with four (4) sessions to be given by year level.
The time frame for each session is one (1) hour, however if the school
allows, the facilitator may extend the time to have more activities,
reflection and faith sharing. The modules focus on the family
background, vocation, mission, qualities, virtues and values of Mother
Ignacia and its relevance to the present reality in our society and
concerns of our students.

This revised IFP modules 2021 follow the acronym of IGNACIAN as its
format adopted from the templates of holiness presented by M. Ma.
Coranzon D. Agda, RVM in her inspirational talk during the Christian
Formation Coordinators’ National Convention 2020 with some
modifications to harmonize with the RVM Pedagogy.
It is the preliminary part of the session. This

includes the opening activity/ prayer, focus
I Introduction
(title of the session), motivation, and
activating prior knowledge.
It identifies what the participants need to
Goals and know and what to do as indicated in the
G Objectives enabling objectives (specific), and in the
terminal objectives (goal/general).
This is to introduce new facts and concepts
grounded on the life and spirituality of
Mother Ignacia. It is divided into two parts:
N New Knowledge Concept (presentation of main concept), and
the Broadened Concept (broadening of
concept)
This is to create activities that will allow the
participants to develop not only critical,
A Activities creative, and analytical thinking but more
importantly moral and responsible choices.
This will help the participants articulate what
Ignacian Core and related Values can be
Charity-inspired
drowned from the session, and to provide
C Character- them opportunities for better and deeper
building Values
self-knowledge in relation to the current
social realities.
Invitation to
This is to give the participants opportunities
I silence… God
to reflect and share their faith experiences.
Time
This is the summary or synthesis part. The
facilitator participants may be encouraged to
express, illustrate or relate in their own words
A Aphorism or in their own creative manner, their
understanding, reflection on the life of
Mother Ignacia, and its application or
connection in their daily life.

It involve participants in real life situations in
the community, reach out and apply their
theories in real situations, and find out how
Noteworthy
students internalize theory and practice.
N Application of
It is a lasting impression in relation to life,
Insights Gained
leading to possible and positive change in
ways of looking at things and in their way of
life.
The Ignacian Formation Program revised edition 2021 is a project

initiated by the RVM Education Ministry Commission, chaired by S. Ma.
Marissa Viri, RVM. It is noteworthy to acknowledge the following: S. Ma.
Rufina Guillano, RVM who facilitated the IFP workshop in March 7-8,
2020 at the RVM Regional House, Singalong, Paco, Manila and for her
generous time and effort to edit and finalize all the modules; to the
following Christian Formation Coordinators and Lay Partners for their
valuable contribution in the preparation of the preliminary drafts of the
revised modules: S. Ma. May Moran, RVM, S. Ma. Mara Saira Suelto,
RVM, S. Ma. Rhoma Regato, RVM, S. Ma. Marissa Ardeta, RVM, S. Ma.
Relyn Grace Jaspe, RVM, S. Ma. Melanie Cajandig, RVM, Mrs. Regina
Padilla, Mrs. Leah Yee (Luzon Region); S. Ma. Alice Elloran, RVM, S. Ma.
Ruby Amen, RVM, S. Ma. Ilin Salvador, RVM, S. Ma. Jemimah Estorque,
RVM, Mr. Jolex Estanislao, Mrs. Loreta Guimbaolibot (Visayas Region); S.
Ma. Gretchen Besonia, RVM, S. Ma. Leonor Espallardo, RVM, S. Ma.
Gracia Agda, RVM, Mr. Clent Daril Balaba (Northern Mindanao Region);
S. Maryvic Casas, RVM, S. Ma. Christina Corre, RVM, S. Ma. Rachel
Curayag, RVM, S. April Mariae Libradilla, RVM, S. Ma. Rufel Palarca,
RVM, Ms. Cecille Lumayag, Ms. Socorro Neri (Southern Mindanao
Region).
May this revised IFP modules 2021 continue to nurture the Students and
Lay Personnel’s Ignacian Spirituality in their participation in the RVM
mission of spreading the fragrance of God’s unconditional love,
compassion and mercy amidst these challenging times.

MODULE 1 - SESSION 1
INTRODUCTION (Preliminaries)
Opening Activity/Prayer:
Loving God, thank you for the gift of my family. May we be

protected from harm and sadness. May we enjoy our time
together to share joy, celebrate happy occasion and to be
there for each other when there is need for comfort. May You
bless us with good health and strong faith in You. Amen.
Focus: MOTHER IGNACIA’S FAMILY BACKGROUND
Motivation: Picture Puzzle (Family pictures portraying

different activities)
APK (Prior Knowledge): Who compose your family?

How are you in your family?
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES (What to know and what to do)

Enabling Objectives: At the end of the session, the pupils will
be able to know the beginnings (origin) of Mother
Ignacia and describe her family members.
Terminal Objectives (Goal): At the end of the session, the

pupils will be able to share the family story of Mother
Ignacia to their own families and friends.
NEW KNOWLEDGE (facts, primary and broadened concept)

A. Concept
The facilitator introduces the family of Mother Ignacia del
Espiritu Santo.
Grandparents: Bun and Lisi from Amoy China
Parents: Jusepe Iuco – Sangley (father)
Maria Jeronima – yndia (mother)
Children: Ignacia del Espiritu Santo
Rafaela Rodriguez + (sister)
Santiago + (brother)
Juana de la Concepcion+ (sister)
B. Broadened Concept:
Why is it important to know the family background of
Mother Ignacia?
Learning about the family history of Mother Ignacia helps

us understand her person and to whom and where she is
coming from. And from there, we learn to be thankful
and appreciate her gift of person, who is the reason of
having an Ignacian Marian family now.
The family of Mother Ignacia is like a tree that grows

from a seed. Her parents are her “roots” and she is the
fruit of that tree which is called a family.
ACTIVITIES:
A. MY FAMILY TREE
1. Draw a fruit-bearing tree on a piece of paper.
2. Write the names of your family members on the
different parts of the tree.
3. Add pictures above each member’s name.
B. MOTHER IGNACIA’S FAMILY TREE (Pick and Post)

1. Pick and post the name of the members of the family
of Mother Ignacia.

CHARITY-INSPIRED CHARACTER-BUILDING VALUES
Values Integration: Gratitude for the gift of Mother Ignacia’s
family
 What beautiful thing/s you learned from Mother
Ignacia’s family?
Social Integration: Fight among Families/Relatives
 Do families of today experience problems?
 How do you feel about it?
 In your own simple ways, how will you help the
family?
INVITATION TO SILENCE… GOD TIME

Faith Reflection/Faith Sharing
 What can you say about the family of Mother Ignacia?
 How can Mother Ignacia’s experience of family inspire
you to love your family more?
APHORISM (Summary /Synthesis)

From the family background of Mother Ignacia, I learned that
she was born to Jusepe Iuco from Amoy, China and Maria
Jeronima, an yndia. She was the only surviving child among
the four children. Mother Ignacia’s family background
identifies her person as she is being formed by the values of
her parents.
NOTEWORHTY APPLICATION OF INSIGHTS GAINED

The pupils will compose a short prayer of thanksgiving for the
gift of Mother Ignacia’s family and share it to their own
family. (This will serve as their individual silent prayer with
the “Uliran” as their closing song.)

Bless, O God, our families. Surround us with love; give us a

safe and happy home. Protect us from all danger, support us
in times of problems, and give us peace. Grant that our
knowledge and love for one another may open us to share
our blessings with others. Make us a loving family in the
name of Jesus your Son. Amen.
Focus: MOTHER IGNACIA’S FAMILY AS A CATHOLIC

CHRISTIAN
Motivation: Picture Analysis (Baptism of Mother Ignacia)

What can you say about the picture presented?
APK (Prior Knowledge): Do you know who were the persons

present during your baptism? What was their role
in your life?

be able to learn the story of Mother Ignacia’s baptism
and identify the persons and their contribution in
Mother Ignacia’s life as a Catholic Christian

pupils will draw inspiration from M. Ignacia’s story of
baptism by showing respect to the members of their
family and others.

A. Concept
The facilitator presents a big sample baptismal certificate
of Mother Ignacia and let them read the contents.
IGNACIA DEL ESPIRITU SANTO
Born: Binondo, Manila

Baptized March 4, 1663
Godmother: Catalina Malinang
Priest: Fr. Alberto Collares, OP (Dominican)
Father: Jusepe Iuco, Sangley de Amui, China
Mother Maria Jeronima, yndia (Filipina)
1. Why the parents of Mother Ignacia named her
Ignacia del Espiritu Santo?
At her baptism, Ignacia’s parents, Jusepe Iuco, a

Sangley, and Maria Jeronima, an yndia, decided to
name their daughter IGNACIA DEL ESPIRITU SANTO.
They thought it was a fitting name for one who was
born on the feast day of St. Ignatius of Antioch. In
affixing: del ESPIRITU SANTO to her name they could
be expressing their own devotion to the Holy Spirit.
The name “IGNACIA” comes from the Latin ignis,
which means “fire” (A Lamp to Our Lamp, p. 8).
2. Is there a need for Mother Ignacia to be baptized?

Mother Ignacia’s baptism blessed her to live a life of
holiness and service as she is faithful to the grace of
her baptism. Indeed, she received the gift of faith,
hope and love. And she was given a life that is full of
life and joy for she is God’s beloved child.
ACTIVITIES:
ROLE PLAY:
 Re-enact the baptism of Mother Ignacia. Give them the
creativity to do it. After the role play, let each character
say something of his/her role in the baptism of Mother
Ignacia.
Example: I am Fray Alberto Collares, a Dominican.

I baptized Ignacia del Espiritu Santo.

Values Integration: Strong faith in God: Communion with
Him and His people
 How the parents of Mother Ignacia show their faith in
God?
Social Integration: Respect of One’s Religion
 How will you treat others who are not of the same
religion as yours?

 Thankful for Mother Ignacia’s story of baptism, how
will you become a better child of God?

As a Catholic Christian, the parents of Mother Ignacia
perform their duty of bringing Ignacia before God for her to
receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
She was baptized and became God’s beloved child on March

4, 1663 with Fr. Alberto Collares, OP at Holy Kings of Parian
with Catalina Malinang as her godparent. Faithful to grace of
her baptism, Mother Ignacia lived a life of holiness and
service.

As a baptized Christian, I will ____________________ (pupils
will state their simple ways of action doing their
role/responsibility at home, in school, in the church).

Loving God, thank you for the gift of our family. May they be
the source of our inspiration. May we enjoy our time
together as a family, to share joy and love, celebrate happy
occasion and to be there for each other in times of need. May
we be a blessing to one another always. Amen.
Focus: HER FAMILY AS SOURCE OF INSPIRATION
Motivation: Picture analysis (Family pictures showing happy

and joyful experiences, loving and caring family)
APK (Prior Knowledge): Who are your sources of inspiration

in the family? Why?

be able to learn the good family values of Mother
Ignacia as source of her inspiration.

pupils will be able to practice the family values of
Mother Ignacia at home and in school.

A. Concept
Mother Ignacia was raised with the love of God through
her parents. Jusepe Iuco and Maria Jeronima mold her
character and shape her future, beliefs and attitudes
towards life and society where she live-in. It was from
them that her values, attitudes and beliefs are formed
and nurtured.
She belongs to a Christian family who loves each and
inspires each other to do well and be good. Mother
Ignacia then, love and care her family as well that makes
her source of inspiration in life for other women during
her time.
1. What are the roles of parents in raising a good
family?
2. If you are Mother Ignacia, will you be inspired also by
the way her parents raised her? Why?
3. What inspiration/s are you experiencing with your
own parents or family members? (Allow the pupils to
share how they experienced it with their own family.)
ACTIVITIES:
SHORT SKIT:
 The pupils will perform a short skit showing good value
that Mother Ignacia learned from her family.

Values Integration: Faith: Strong Faith in God
 How the family of Mother Ignacia help her to deepen
her faith in God?
Social Integration: Absentee Parents
 How does it feel to have a (complete) family?

 What family value/s of Mother Ignacia you can use
and share in your family and community today?
The parents of Mother Ignacia became her source of
inspiration. Her childhood is a life of respect, prayer and
obedience. The values she inherited from her parents became
her inspiration to go on with her plan and decision to love
and serve God and His people.

The pupils will write a letter of thanksgiving/appreciation for
the gift and inspiration of their parents/family into their lives.

Loving Jesus, we thank you for the blessing of this new day.
Thank you for sending us our family, especially our parents
who generously support us. Above all, we thank you for your
love and grace. Teach us, Lord, your ways that we may serve
you with all our hearts. Amen.
Focus: MOTHER IGNACIA IS CALLED TO SERVE
Motivation: Song Analysis of the song entitled “Follow Your

Dream” by Sheryn Regis
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yyy7J60kYfw
What is the message of the song?
APK (Prior Knowledge):

What is your dream in life? Is your dream the same with
your parents’ dream for you?

be able to know the love of Mother Ignacia’s parents
for her and their generosity to God’s call, and name
ways on how to imitate them.

pupils will be able to imbibe the generosity of Mother
Ignacia and of her parents and re-tell their call story
to their families and friends
C. Concept
Each of us is called to serve. When Mother Ignacia was 21
years old, she felt God’s call for her. Her parents, Jusepe
Iuco and Maria Jeronima, wanted her to get married, but
she wanted to become a beata. With the help of Fr. Paul
Klein, a Jesuit priest, she prayed to find out God’s will for
her. At the end of her prayer, she decided to dedicate her
life to God. She went home to say goodbye to her
parents.
Though they were rich, Mother Ignacia left everything

and lived a simple life. She left home bringing with her
only a needle and a pair of scissors. Her decision was
painful for her parents, but because of their great love for
her, they let her go and allowed her to answer God’s call.
D. Broadened Concept:
1. When was the time when M. Ignacia felt that God is
calling her to serve?
2. How did she respond to this call to serve?
ACTIVITIES:
1. How will you tell others about the generosity of Mother
Ignacia’s family to God’s call? Draw your answer.

2. Make an acrostic to describe Mother Ignacia’s parents
using the word “generosity”. As a guide, the first two
letters are done for you.
G Grateful to God
E Encouraging and ever willing to sacrifice
N
E
R
O
S
I
T
Y
3. Group Sharing: Gather yourselves into groups of 5. Share

and explain your work to your groupmates.

Values Integration: Service, Obedience, Generosity
 What have you learned from the story of Mother
Ignacia’s call?
 Why is it important to follow instructions?
 How can you be obedient in your own simple ways?
Social Integration: Out-of-school Youth/Children in Conflict
with the Law
 Have you experienced disobeying rules?
 How did you feel about it?
 Why is it important to follow rules?

 Moments of Silence with instrumental music
 How can Mother Ignacia’s “yes” to God’s call inspire
you to follow Jesus?

There are many ways of living Christian discipleship in today’s
world. There are different ways of following Jesus Christ. Like
Mother Ignacia and her parents, we are all called by God to
serve Him in ways we can. May their examples inspire us to
be good, loving, and generous in our service to God and His
people.

Every day, we respond to God’s call by doing His will for us.
When we do good things, we say yes to Him and make Him
happy. List 5 ways you can do in order to follow God’s call to
you.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
References:
 Co, S. Ma. Anicia, RVM. Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, A
Lamp to Our Path, 1998
 Ignacian Formation Program Module for Grade School, 2008

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Ignacian Formation Program

IFP SY 2021 - Module 1: Mother Ignacia’s Family - Page 1

The Ignacian Formation Program was originally conceived in the 16th

The original Ignacian Formation Program (IFP) Modules were first

This current year 2021, the Education Ministry Commission implements

IFP SY 2021 - Module 1: Mother Ignacia’s Family - Page 2

It is the preliminary part of the session. This

IFP SY 2021 - Module 1: Mother Ignacia’s Family - Page 3

The Ignacian Formation Program revised edition 2021 is a project

IFP SY 2021 - Module 1: Mother Ignacia’s Family - Page 4

Loving God, thank you for the gift of my family. May we be

Focus: MOTHER IGNACIA’S FAMILY BACKGROUND

Motivation: Picture Puzzle (Family pictures portraying

APK (Prior Knowledge): Who compose your family?

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES (What to know and what to do)

Terminal Objectives (Goal): At the end of the session, the

NEW KNOWLEDGE (facts, primary and broadened concept)

Learning about the family history of Mother Ignacia helps

The family of Mother Ignacia is like a tree that grows

B. MOTHER IGNACIA’S FAMILY TREE (Pick and Post)

IFP SY 2021 - Module 1: Mother Ignacia’s Family - Page 6

INVITATION TO SILENCE… GOD TIME

APHORISM (Summary /Synthesis)

NOTEWORHTY APPLICATION OF INSIGHTS GAINED

IFP SY 2021 - Module 1: Mother Ignacia’s Family - Page 7

Bless, O God, our families. Surround us with love; give us a

Focus: MOTHER IGNACIA’S FAMILY AS A CATHOLIC

Motivation: Picture Analysis (Baptism of Mother Ignacia)

APK (Prior Knowledge): Do you know who were the persons

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES (What to know and what to do)

Terminal Objectives (Goal): At the end of the session, the

IFP SY 2021 - Module 1: Mother Ignacia’s Family - Page 8

IGNACIA DEL ESPIRITU SANTO

Born: Binondo, Manila

At her baptism, Ignacia’s parents, Jusepe Iuco, a

2. Is there a need for Mother Ignacia to be baptized?

Example: I am Fray Alberto Collares, a Dominican.

CHARITY-INSPIRED CHARACTER-BUILDING VALUES

IFP SY 2021 - Module 1: Mother Ignacia’s Family - Page 10

APHORISM (Summary /Synthesis)

She was baptized and became God’s beloved child on March

NOTEWORHTY APPLICATION OF INSIGHTS GAINED

IFP SY 2021 - Module 1: Mother Ignacia’s Family - Page 11

Focus: HER FAMILY AS SOURCE OF INSPIRATION

Motivation: Picture analysis (Family pictures showing happy

APK (Prior Knowledge): Who are your sources of inspiration

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES (What to know and what to do)

Terminal Objectives (Goal): At the end of the session, the

NEW KNOWLEDGE (facts, primary and broadened concept)

CHARITY-INSPIRED CHARACTER-BUILDING VALUES

INVITATION TO SILENCE… GOD TIME

NOTEWORHTY APPLICATION OF INSIGHTS GAINED

IFP SY 2021 - Module 1: Mother Ignacia’s Family - Page 14

Focus: MOTHER IGNACIA IS CALLED TO SERVE

Motivation: Song Analysis of the song entitled “Follow Your

What is the message of the song?

APK (Prior Knowledge):

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES (What to know and what to do)

Terminal Objectives (Goal): At the end of the session, the

Though they were rich, Mother Ignacia left everything

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3. Group Sharing: Gather yourselves into groups of 5. Share