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Module Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Gospel Reading (1st Week). . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 4

Formative Assessment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. … . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 5

Starting Activity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. … . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 7

Course Orientation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Gospel Reading (1st Week). . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 22

Formative Assessment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. … . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 23

Introductory Topic: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Learning References: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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MEANING

GOSPEL READING
Each module starts with a Gospel activity. Bible verses are presented in text and
you should write a reflection about it. Guide questions for reflection are provided.
(Your respective teacher will determine if this will count towards your assessment grade).

MODULE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES
You will see here the expected Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) and Topic Learning
Outcomes (TLO). This will provide an overview of what you should learn in the
module.

MODULE REQUIREMENTS
This section will show you the required activities/tasks that you need to
submit/accomplish.

STARTING ACTIVITY
This activity is designed to stir up your interest in the lesson to be discussed.
(Your respective teacher will determine if this will count towards your assessment grade).

LESSON PROPER
Contains the bulk of the learning activity. This will provide you with the content to
address the learning outcomes which are divided into subheadings.

ENABLING AND SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS

These assessments will allow you to deepen your understanding of the lesson. The
different assignments and quizzes will assure you of a quality teaching-learning
experience.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
This is an opportunity (optional) to deepen one’s faith journey through a guided
reflection-based on the Gospel.

LEARNING REFERENCES
These are the materials used (sources of information) in the lessons. You may refer
to them to learn more about the topics discussed.

LESSON TIME
This will provide you an idea of how long the lesson and activities will take. DO NOT
BE ALARMED, this is simply a guide. There is no problem if you exceeded the time or
if you finished the lesson and activities ahead of time.

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Leader: Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.

(Pause in a moment of silence.)

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

(1st Week)

GOSPEL READING

Mt. 9: 9-13. “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have come to call not the
righteous but sinners."
As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth;
and he said to him, "Follow me." And he got up and followed him. And as he sat at
dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting with
him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples,
"Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" But when he heard
this, he said, "Those who are well do not need a physician, but those who are sick.
Go and learn what this means, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have come to
call not the righteous but sinners."

Opening Prayer: Dear God, let me be the change I want to see to do with strength and wisdom,
all that needs to be done and become the hope that I can be. Set me free from
my fears and hesitations. Grant me courage and humility. Fill me with spirit to
face the challenge and start the change I long to see.

Today I start the change I want to see even if I’m not the light, I can be the
spark in faith, service, and communion. Let me start the change I want to see.
The change that begins in me. Amen. (Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be).

St. John Baptist de la Salle, pray for us.

Live Jesus in our hearts, forever!

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FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (Optional)

Student’s Name: _________________________ Student ID Number: _____________

Instruction: Write your Gospel reflection here.

Thoughts for reflection:

1. We can only imagine what Jesus saw in Matthew, what it was that caused him to call
him to be a disciple. Much as we would like to know, we trust Jesus. As I think of Jesus
calling me, I like to think I know why. I pray that I may continue to follow Jesus – even
when I am not sure what he has seen in me or how he is calling me to life.
2. We get so used to planning and arranging that we think God must surely agree with us!
As I come into God’s presence now, I realize that I am approaching tremendous
mystery and ask, with awe and humility, for the help I need. I ask forgiveness for any
way in which I have become self-satisfied, for thinking that I know all God’s ways.

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“Fortunately, God made all varieties of people with a wide

variety of interests and abilities. He has called people of every
race and color who have been hurt by life in every manner
imaginable. Even the scars of past abuse and injury can be the
means of bringing healing to another. What wonderful
opportunities to make disciples!”
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GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Introduce yourself creatively. Make sure to include your picture.

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Course Orientation
Overview
This is a chance for students to learn how things work in this course. It gives
them the opportunity to know their teacher, classmates and their subject.

COURSE SYLLABUS

DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY DASMARINAS

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

VISION MISSION
De La Salle University-Dasmariñas outlines its vision and mission in fulfilling its commitment
to provide quality education for all.

Vision
De La Salle University-Dasmariñas is a Filipino Catholic University established and managed
by the De La Salle Brothers and their lay partners in the historic province of Cavite in
response to the needs of the Church and the Nation for humans and Christian education,
particularly the youth at risk.

Guided by the Lasallian values of Faith, Zeal, and Communion, the University participates
meaningfully in the process of social transformation by forming God-centered, people-
oriented, and patriotic persons who serve as responsible and professionally competent
stewards of God's creation.

Mission
To realize this vision, the University shall strive to become a leading institution nationally and
globally in the integral formation of the youth by offering relevant, responsive, and
community-oriented academic programs, research and extension services, and promoting a
keen sense of history, arts and culture.

Following the footsteps of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the University shall continue
transforming itself into a caring community guided by Gospel values, with a fervent spirit of
service, love for learning, and excellence through a holistic formation of its members.

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 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-DASMARINAS
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

COURSE SYLLABUS
Second Semester, SY 2020-2021

COURSE CODE : D-REED002

COURSE TITLE : Christian Discipleship in the Modern World
COURSE TYPE : Online
COURSE CREDIT : Three (3)
PRE-REQUISITES : D-REED001 (Our Christian Faith and Lasallian Identity)
CO-REQUISITES : None

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course familiarizes the students with the beginning, growth, and spread of the Christian
Church as a community of disciples being animated and expressed in the celebration of the
sacraments. It also discusses the highlights of Vatican II vis-à-vis the challenges of Renewed
Integral Evangelization in the Philippine Church for more meaningful and active participation in
the celebration of the sacraments and the building up of the Christian and Lasallian community
in the modern world.

Furthermore, this course adheres to the DLSUD’s “Care for What Matters” approach by
observing special provisions on course content, modality, pacing, pedagogy, assessment type,
communication, and feedback based on applicable guidelines for safety amidst the current
challenges and limitations brought about by the pandemic. Hence, depending on your
circumstances, this class may be delivered either through a fully online mode or offline /
module-based mode. This course is also compliant with Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) and
21st Century Learning Design frameworks.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME

By the end of this course the student should be able to:

CLO1. Examine the basic characteristics of the Church as a community of disciples and the
sacraments by learning authentic discipleship in the light of the Sacred Scriptures
Church teachings.
CLO2. Analyze critically the role of the Church in the modern world.
CLO3. Appreciate significantly the responsibility the role of every Christian as Christ’s
disciple by zealously embracing the Church’s mission and sacramental life.
CLO4. Participate actively in the different online Church ministries/activities as Lasallians in
the celebration of the sacraments.
CLO5. Come up with a personal commitment to action manifesting a life of discipleship in the
modern world.

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LEARNING PLAN

Learning Outcome for Midterm Period

Course Learning Outcomes
CLO1 Examine the basic characteristics
of the Church as a community of
disciples and the sacraments by
learning authentic discipleship in
the light of Sacred Scriptures and
Church teachings.
Topic Learning Outcomes
TLO1 Review of the D-REED001 and
orientation on the current course and its
online class course policies.
TLO2 Describe the Church as a community of
disciples and the sacraments by learning
authentic discipleship in the light of
Sacred Scriptures and Church teachings.

CLO2 Analyze critically the role of the TLO3 Grasp and critique the historical
Church in the modern world. development of the Christian Church
since the time of its beginnings.

TLO4 Appreciate and value the role of every

Christian’s faith-journey (trials and
triumphs).

CLO3 Appreciate significantly the TLO5 Probe and enliven the life of the
responsibility the role of every Christian community in the Philippines.
Christian as Christ’s disciple by
zealously embracing the church’s
mission and sacramental life.

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Printed
Module
Module
Activities
Activities
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course course
syllabus syllabus

Opening Prayer/ Opening Prayer/

Introductory Gospel Gospel
Module Schoolbook
CLO1 Introduction Introduction
1 of Self/ of Self/
MS Teams / / 3.0
CLO2
Course Course Messenger
TLO1 Orientation/ Orientation/
TLO2 Introductory Introductory
Topics Topics

Closing Prayer Closing Prayer

Opening Prayer/ Opening Prayer/

Gospel Gospel

Jesus’ Jesus’
Mission Mission
Module 1 (Kingdom (Kingdom
CLO1 of God); of God);
CLO2 The Birth of The Birth of Schoolbook
CLO3 the Church the Church
2 MS Teams / 3.0
TLO1 Assigned Assigned Messenger
TLO2 Readings Readings
TLO3
ENABLING ENABLING
ASSESSMENT 1 ASSESSMENT 1

Closing Prayer Closing Prayer

Opening Prayer/ Opening Prayer/

Module 2 Gospel Gospel
CLO1
CLO2 Schoolbook
Church in Church in
CLO3 History: History: MS Teams
3 (Journey and (Journey and / / 3.0
Growth) Flipgrid
TLO1 Growth)
TLO2 Messenger
TLO3 Assigned Assigned
TLO4 Readings Readings

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 Teaching-Learning Activities/

Onsite Activities

Allotted Hours
Assessment Strategy

Asynchronous
Synchronous
Technology
Module No

Assessment
Summative
Enabler
Week
and Offline/
Learning Online
Printed
Outcome(s) Module
Module
Activities
Activities
ENABLING ENABLING
ASSESSMENT 2 ASSESSMENT 2

Closing Prayer Closing Prayer

1
4 Self-Care wk

Opening Prayer/ Opening Prayer/

Gospel Gospel

5 SUMMATIVE SUMMATIVE / / 3.0

ASSESSMENT 1 ASSESSMENT 1

Closing Prayer Closing Prayer

Opening Prayer/ Opening Prayer/

Gospel Gospel

1. The Second 1. The Second

Plenary Plenary
Module 3
Council of the Council of the
CLO2
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CLO3
2. A Vision of 2. A Vision of Schoolbook
TLO1
a Renewed a Renewed
TLO2 MS Teams
6-8 Church: Church:
TLO3 / / 9.0
Church of the Church of the Flipgrid
TLO4
Poor/ Poor/
A community A community Messenger

of Disciples of Disciples

Assigned Assigned
Readings Readings

ENABLING ENABLING
ASSESSMENT 3 ASSESSMENT 3

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 Teaching-Learning Activities/

Onsite Activities

Allotted Hours
Assessment Strategy

Asynchronous
Synchronous
Technology
Module No

Assessment
Summative
Enabler
Week
and Offline/
Learning Online
Printed
Outcome(s) Module
Module
Activities
Activities
Closing Prayer Closing Prayer

Opening Prayer/ Opening Prayer/

Gospel Gospel

SUMMATIVE SUMMATIVE
ASSESSMENT 2 ASSESSMENT 2
9 Schoolbook / / 3.0
Midterm Exam Midterm Exam

Closing Prayer Closing Prayer

TOTAL 4.5 15.5 3.0 0.0 27.0

Midterm Main Task:

Reflection Paper (Online participation in collaboration with the CAMPUS MINISTRY OFFICE
in any Church’s spiritual and religious activities.)

Learning Outcome for the Final Period

Course Learning Outcomes Topic Learning Outcomes
CLO3 Explore the value and role of TLO5 Understand and appreciate the life of the
every Christian as Christ’s Christian community in the Philippines.
disciple by zealously embracing
the church’s mission and
sacramental life.

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CLO4 Participate actively in the online TLO6 Recognize the role of every Christian as
different Church ministries/ Christ’s disciple by zealously embracing
activities as Lasallians in the the church’s mission and sacramental
celebration of the sacraments. life.

TLO7 Get involved in the different (online)

Church ministries/activities as
Lasallians in the celebration of the
sacraments.

TLO8 Integrate the meaning and significance

of the seven sacraments in their life.

CLO5 Come up with a personal TLO9 Design an infographic material

commitment to action portraying personal commitment to
manifesting a life of discipleship action.
in the modern world.

Teaching-Learning Activities/

Onsite Activities

Allotted Hours
Asynchronous

Module No Assessment Strategy

Synchronous
Technology

Assessment
Summative
Enabler

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Week

Learning Offline/
Online
Outcome(s) Printed
Module
Module
Activities
Activities
Module 4 Opening Prayer/ Opening Prayer/
CLO3 Gospel Gospel
CLO4
CLO5 Church’s Church’s Schoolbook
ministries and ministries and MS Teams
10-11 sacramental sacramental
TLO5 / / 6.0
life life Flipgrid
TLO6
TLO7 Messenger
Celebrating Celebrating
TLO8
Discipleship Discipleship
TLO9
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Onsite Activities

Allotted Hours
Asynchronous
Module No Assessment Strategy

Synchronous
Technology

Assessment
Summative
Enabler
and

Week
Learning Offline/
Online
Outcome(s) Printed
Module
Module
Activities
Activities
Sacraments: Sacraments:
Introduction Introduction to
to Sacrament Sacrament

Assigned Assigned
Readings Readings

A. SACRAMENTS A. SACRAMENTS
OF INITIATION: OF INITIATION:
Baptism/ Baptism/
Confirmation/ Confirmation/
Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist

Assigned Assigned
Readings Readings

ENABLING ENABLING
ASSESSMENT 4 ASSESSMENT 4

Closing Prayer Closing Prayer

Opening Prayer/ Opening Prayer/

Gospel Gospel

B. SACRAMENTS B. SACRAMENTS
OF HEALING: OF HEALING:
Module 5 Reconciliation Reconciliation
CLO4 and Penance/ and Penance/
CLO5 Schoolbook
Anointing of Anointing of
the Sick the Sick MS Teams
TLO5 12-13 / / / 6.0
TLO6 Flipgrid
ENABLING ENABLING
TLO7 ASSESSMENT 5 ASSESSMENT 5 Messenger
TLO8
TLO9 SUMMATIVE SUMMATIVE
ASSESSMENT 3 ASSESSMENT 3

Closing Prayer Closing Prayer

1
14 Self-Care wk

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Onsite Activities

Allotted Hours
Asynchronous
Module No Assessment Strategy

Synchronous
Technology

Assessment
Summative
Enabler
and

Week
Learning Offline/
Online
Outcome(s) Printed
Module
Module
Activities
Activities
Opening Prayer/ Opening Prayer/
Gospel Gospel

C. SACRAMENTS C. SACRAMENTS
OF VOCATION/ OF VOCATION/
Module 6 COMMITMENT: COMMITMENT:
CLO3 Matrimony/ Matrimony/ Schoolbook
CLO4 Holy Orders Holy Orders MS Teams
CLO5
15-18 Flipgrid
Assigned Assigned / / 9.0
TLO5 Readings Readings Messenger
TLO6
TLO7 ENABLING ENABLING
TLO8 ASSESSMENT 5 ASSESSMENT 5
TLO9
Synthesis Synthesis

Closing Prayer Closing Prayer

Opening Prayer/ Opening Prayer/

Gospel Gospel

ENABLING ENABLING
ASSESSMENT 6 ASSESSMENT 6

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ASSESSMENT 4 ASSESSMENT 4

Final Exam Final Exam

Closing Prayer Closing Prayer

TOTAL 4.5 15.5 3.0 0 27

Final Main Task:

Make an Infographic entitled MY COMMITMENT RENEWAL: A Call to
Discipleship. This shall be illustrated in three parts which are: Identity (Self),
Home (Family), and Service (Community/Environment), patterned from the
Christogram IHS which is a monogram symbolizing Jesus Christ. From
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project shall include the things you want to change in life. Be creative and live life to the fullest.
(Kindly refer to Module 6 for the detailed instruction).

MODULES FOR MIDTERM AND FINALS GRADING PERIOD

Midterm Period
TOPICS WEEK
INTRODUCTORY MODULE
Introduction of Self 1
Course Orientation
Introductory Topics
MODULE 1
Jesus’ Mission (Kingdom of God) 2
The Birth of the Church
MODULE 2
Church in History: Journey and Growth 3
SELF-CARE/ ME-TIME 4
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1 5
MODULE 3
1. The Second Plenary Council of the Philippines 6-8
2. A vision of a Renewed Church: Church of the
Poor/ A Community of Disciples.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2 9

Final Period
TOPICS WEEK
MODULE 4
Church’s ministries and sacramental life
Sacraments: Introduction to Sacrament 10-11
A. Sacraments of Initiation:
Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist
MODULE 5
B. Sacraments of Healing:
Reconciliation and Penance, and 12-13
Anointing of the Sick
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 3
SELF-CARE/ ME-TIME 14
MODULE 6
C. Sacraments of Vocation/ Commitment:
15-17
Matrimony and Holy Orders
SYNTHESIS
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 4 18

GRADING SYSTEM
Midterm Period Grade % Final Period Grade %
Enabling assessment 60 Enabling assessment 60
Summative assessment 40 Summative assessment 40

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Total 100 Total 100

Midterm period grade + Final period grade = FINAL GRADE

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COURSE POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Enrollment in the E-Class. The OUR shall enroll you in the e-class. This will be based on the class list
provided by the Office of the University Registrar and in the portal. For those who opted for printed
modules, you will be given the modules only if you are officially enrolled.

2. Communication and Feedback

a. Online Asynchronous Communications shall be done through one of the recommended means
for the synchronous communications, i.e., MS Teams chat, SB messages, and DLSU-D e-
mail. The maximum response time for asynchronous communication is 48 hours after receipt
of the communication, excluding Sundays and holidays. Below are the recommended
asynchronous communication platforms:
i. Forum – you can post your general concerns at the Forum Tab of the Schoolbook.
The forum is public, and any post can be seen by the class.
ii. Messaging – at Schoolbook. Any private or confidential matters may be sent through
Schoolbook messaging feature.
iii. Email – you may email your professor at ___________________________
iv. MS Teams chat. You may also use the MS Teams chat to send messages to your
professor.
b. Offline Communications are only for Students who opted for Printed Modules. Text
messaging, subject to a strict confidentiality agreement between the student and the professor,
maybe used. This mode of communication is exclusive only for the specified type of student.
Calls may be entertained within working hours (8 AM to 5 PM), while text messages may be
responded to within 48 hours, excluding Sundays and holidays.
c. Use of foul words, curses, and other bad words, whether in written or verbal communications
are not allowed. Similarly, no shouting, flooding of chat and messages, online selling, and
other communications unrelated to the course will be allowed.

3. Attendance Policy
a. Synchronous classes shall be scheduled based solely on the students’ certificate of registration
to avoid conflict of schedules with other classes.
b. The schedule of holding a synchronous session shall be announced at least a week before the
actual date of the session.
c. You are required to attend synchronous classes. Attendance in the synchronous classes may
NOT be graded. However, extra credit/ additional grades may be given to those who
religiously attend synchronous classes, or grades in synchronous classes may be part of the
class participation which shall be part of the enabling assessments. A maximum of 1.5% in
the class participation may be allotted for attendance in synchronous classes.
d. You may be excused from scheduled synchronous activity due to valid reasons such as
disruptions of internet connections, serious illness, death in the family, and any other reasons
analogous to the foregoing.
e. Synchronous classes shall push through regardless of the number of attendees.
f. The number of hours for REED synchronous classes must be at least 4.5 hours but not more
than 9 hours per term (midterm and finals).
g. Synchronous meetings may be recorded only upon agreement among all the students present
and the teacher. Any objection to the recording shall bar the recording of the session. The
recordings of the synchronous session shall be used for review purposes only. The teacher
must be the one to initiate the recording of the session. No student is allowed to start the

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4. Intellectual Property Policy

a. Policy and copyright infringement will not be tolerated. Any violation of such will earn you a
grade of zero in the assessment.
b. The use of any illegally obtained software is strictly prohibited.
c. You are encouraged to use your original photos, videos, and other resources. Otherwise, you
can use royalty-free resources or embed the sources in your submissions to avoid copyright
infringement and/or plagiarism.
d. You are required to use your recent photo as your profile photo.
e. Inviting people who are not part of the class in synchronous meetings is strictly prohibited
unless approved by the subject teacher. Posing as another person during a synchronous
activity is strictly prohibited.
f. Giving passwords for Schoolbook and Office 365 to another person is strictly prohibited.
Likewise, accessing Schoolbook and Office 365 account other than your account is also
strictly prohibited. Any violation will be reported to the Student Welfare and Formation
Office (SWAFO).

5. Other Policies
a. You are not required to switch on your camera during synchronous classes.
b. Any student who decides to switch on his/her camera (upon agreement between the student
and the teacher) must act decently in front of the camera and ensure that he/she is wearing a
decent casual or smart-casual attire as prescribed in the Student Handbook.
c. Your microphone must always be muted during synchronous classes except when the teacher
requires or allows you to unmute it.
d. During synchronous sessions, you are encouraged to participate in the discussions. You may
raise your hand (by using the raise hand button) and wait to be called or use the MS Teams
chat box.
e. The use of the English language during any presentation and discussion is required. Tagalog
or Taglish can be used during consultation.

REFERENCES
Call number/e-reference Reference Material
Call # BS 192.3.N420 1987
https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/New-American-Bible- New American Bible (NAB)
Revised-Edition-NABRE-Bible/
Call # BS 415.3 .C462 2012 Christian Community Bible
https://www.bibleclaret.org/bibles/eng_NT.htm Revised Standard Version (RSV)
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines.
Call # BX 1959 .C282c 2005 (2005). Catechism for
https://chermercado.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/cfc-cbcp.pdf Filipino Catholics. Makati: Word and Life
Publications.
Call #BX 837.P6 C286 1994
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Episcopal Commission on Catechesis and Catholic
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Manila: Word and Life Publication
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exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione- Evangelii gaudium (Joy of the gospel).
ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html

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 Call number/e-reference Reference Material
Patambang, Salibay, and Valera. (2001). Sacraments,
Call #BV 800. P27 2001 marriage, and family life. Manila: National
Bookstore.
Alonsozana, De Leon, Domingo, Ellema, Ramirez,
Regis, Salibay, Talamera, Valera. Christian
Workbook (Unpublished)
Discipleship in the Modern World. Pan Asia Book
Exchange Inc., Quezon City, Philippines
*Other references may be required and/or provided as necessary.
Prepared: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
2nd Semester SY 2020-2021

Endorsed: DR. GIL A. ELLEMA Approved: DR. PATERNO ALCARTADO

Chair, RED Dean, College of Education

CLOSING PRAYER: I will continue, O my God, to do all my actions for the love of you.

St. John Baptist de la Salle, pray for us.

Live Jesus in our hearts, forever!

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Holy Spirit.
of God.
Amen.
(Pause in a moment of silence.)

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

(1st Week)

GOSPEL READING

Matthew 21:42-43. “The stone that the builders rejected has become the
cornerstone."

Jesus said to them, 'Have you never read in the scriptures: "The stone that the
builders rejected has become the cornerstone this was the Lord's doing, and it is
amazing in our eyes?” Therefore, I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken
away from you and given to a people that produces the fruits of the kingdom.

Opening Prayer: Dear God, you know how busy I must be this day. If I forget you, do not
forget me. Amen. (Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be).

St. John Baptist de la Salle, pray for us.

Live Jesus in our hearts, forever!

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FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (Optional)

Student’s Name: _________________________ Student ID Number: _____________

Instruction: Write your Gospel reflection here.

Thoughts for reflection:

1. Those who think they own God’s kingdom are in trouble. The reign of God is an action
of grace, a yielding to the sway of God that makes no arrogant claims. I remember that
it is a gift to be appreciated more than a property to be claimed or asserted.
2. Jesus allowed himself to be the rejected stone, to be overlooked and demeaned. In what
way might I learn from him?

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Introductory Topic

CLO1. Examine the basic characteristics of the Church as a community of disciples and
the sacraments by learning authentic discipleship in the light of church teachings
and scriptures.
CLO2. Analyze critically the role of the Church in the world today.

TLO1. Review of D-REED001 and an overview of the current course and be familiarized
with the online class course policies.
TLO2. Examine the basic characteristics of the Church as a community of disciples and
the sacraments by learning authentic discipleship in the light of Church teachings
and scriptures

In this module, you are expected to:

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 a) Have a copy of the D-REED 002 syllabus
b) Use New Testament Bible
c) Keep in touched with your Journal (for spiritual enrichment)
d) Read the lessons; and
e) Submit the activities/assessment tasks required by your respective teacher in SB,
these may include:
 Gospel Reflection
 Starting Activity
 Enabling Assessments
 Summative Assessments

Overview
This subject will explain to us the nature of Christian discipleship by which disciples grow in the
Lord Jesus Christ and are equipped by the Holy Spirit. How God resides in our hearts, to
overcome the pressures and trials of this present life and become more and more Christlike.

WHAT IS CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP?

By definition, a disciple is a follower, one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines
of another. A Christian disciple is a person who accepts and assists in the spreading of the
good news of Jesus Christ. According to Scripture, being a Christian disciple involves
personal growth characterized by the following:

1. Putting Jesus first in all things (Mark 8:34-38). The disciple of Christ needs to be set apart
from the world. Our focus should be on our Lord and pleasing Him in every area of our
lives. We must put off self-centeredness and put on Christ-centeredness.

2. Following Jesus’ teachings (John 8:31-32). We must be obedient children and doers of
the Word. Obedience is the supreme test of faith in God (1 Samuel 28:18), and Jesus is
the perfect example of obedience as He lived a life on earth of complete obedience to the
Father even to the point of death (Philippians 2:6-8).

3. Fruitfulness (John 15:5-8). Our job is not producing fruit. Our job is to abide in Christ, and
if we do, the Holy Spirit will produce the fruit, and this fruit is the result of our obedience.
As we become more obedient to the Lord and learn to walk in His ways, our lives will
change. The biggest change will take place in our hearts, and the overflow of this will be
new conduct (thoughts, words, and actions) representative of that change. The change
we seek is done from the inside out, through the power of the Holy Spirit. It isn’t
something we can conjure up on our own.

4. Love for other disciples (John 13:34-35). We are told that the love of other believers is the
evidence of our being a member of God’s family (1 John 3:10). Love is defined and

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 elaborated on in 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. These verses show us that love is not an emotion;
it is action. We must be doing something and involved in the process. Furthermore, we
are told to think more highly of others than of ourselves and to look out for their interests
(Philippians 2:3-4). The next verse in Philippians (verse 5) sums up what we are to do
when it comes to everything in life: “our attitude should be the same as that of Christ
Jesus.” What a perfect example He is to us for everything we are to do in our Christian
walk.

5. Evangelism – Making disciples of others (Matthew 28:18-20). We are to share our faith
and tell nonbelievers about the wonderful changes Jesus Christ has made in our lives. No
matter what our maturity level in the Christian life, we have something to offer. Too often,
we believe the lie from Satan that we don’t know enough or haven’t been a Christian long
enough to make a difference. Not true! Some of the most enthusiastic representatives of
the Christian life are new believers who have just discovered the awesome love of God.
They may not know a lot of Bible verses or the “accepted” way of saying things, but they
have experienced the love of the living God, and that is exactly what we are to share.
WHY IS CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP IMPORTANT?

In the first century, discipleship was the

process that a person went through to
become a rabbi. Rabbis would select
young men whom they believed could
become rabbis in the future. It was
common that at the age of twelve or
thirteen a young man would be selected
to become a disciple and would then
travel around several years with their
rabbi. Rabbis would frequently publicly
preach and teach with a group of young
men following them, and the idea was
that those young men were apprentices
or rabbis in training.

During their discipleship, the young men

were being trained in the way of their
rabbi. They would be trained in his
theology, how he taught, his philosophy,
and how he believed the Jews should
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function during that time.

The rabbi hoped that when they died, the young men they had trained would then take on
their mantle, and their way of doing things would then continue.

Discipleship then, at its basic level, is growing and maturing in your faith in Jesus Christ.

Paul says this in 1 Corinthians 11:1 “And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.” In
this verse, he is laying out the key actions and principles of discipleship––imitating your

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teacher as they imitate Christ. Because as disciples of Christ, we are called to be
transformed into the image of God.

Discipleship is important because we want people to become fully committed followers of

Christ. Discipleship helps believers to grow in their faith, to grow in maturity and wisdom,
and build their faith on a strong foundation so that they can then disciple and lead others
towards Christ.

In learning the history and reasoning behind discipleship, we can see much easier now, the
importance of discipleship in the Church. Not only was discipleship a long-practiced method
of teaching and growth, but it is also the same method that Jesus our Savior, used to teach
and lead.

Discipleship ensures thorough teaching of the word and is a way to be sure that believers
don’t fall through the cracks, becoming complacent and without purpose.

A few reasons why discipleship is so important

a. Growth - One reason discipleship is so deeply important is found in its counteracting of
complacency. Churches that only teach from the pulpit, and do not implement ways for
individuals to be walked alongside by a seasoned Christian, become stagnant and pulpit
focused.

Discipleship introduces accountability into the new believer’s life, beginning with the
basics and urging them on towards deeper things. It’s one thing to hear the truth from the
pastor, but to have someone holding you accountable, encouraging you to press on, and
walking through life with you is another thing entirely.

Discipleship helps to deepen and grow the believer’s faith in Christ, as the newer disciple
follows the example of the seasoned Christian who has already walked through the things,
they are sure to face.

Hebrews 6:1: “Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and
be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts
that lead to death, and of faith in God”.

b. Sound Doctrine - Another key aspect of discipleship is learning sound doctrine. In the
book of Titus, Paul, over and over again, urges Titus to know and teach sound doctrine
and to also appoint elders who were firm in the right teaching.

Discipleship is designed to teach those who are “infants” in the faith, what is by Christ’s
teaching. Everyone gets it wrong sometimes, especially when we’re just starting, so it’s
important to have someone who is more thoroughly versed in the faith, showing the
correct teachings of Christ.

It also should be noted that all believers should be able to teach the word of God and be
ready to answer the hope of their salvation.

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 Titus 2:1-2: “You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine. Teach the
older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love
and endurance”.

1 Peter 3:15: “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to answer
everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with
gentleness and respect”.

c. Raising Leaders – Finally, we come to raising leaders. Discipleship is first, helping

brothers and sisters along in their faith so that they draw closer to Christ. But another
element is raising leaders.

Just as the original design of discipleship in Jesus’ time was laid out, the same principle
lives today. Discipleship is meant to pass on the wisdom and leadership of Christ to every
person who seeks to follow him.

Christians are not meant to stay stagnant in the body, looking to one man for guidance
and direction, it is instead the whole body that should be active and working together,
operating in sound doctrine and individual giftings.

So, we can now conclude that discipleship is key to the Christian faith. We see the model
laid out in the Bible, beginning with Jesus, and the whole point is to raise believers who
are dedicated to Him, and as a result, step into the calling that God has given.

Hebrews 5:12-14: “In fact, though by this

time you ought to be teachers, you need
someone to teach you the elementary
truths of God’s word all over again. You
need milk, not solid food! Anyone who lives
on milk, being still an infant, is not
acquainted with the teaching about
righteousness. But solid food is for the
mature, who by constant use have
trained themselves to distinguish good
from evil”.

WHAT ARE THE 3 ASPECTS OF DISCIPLESHIP?

It’s important to note that as a person matures the mentor does not stop using the previous method
of discipleship, but simply adds to it an additional method of discipleship. Here are 3 aspects of
discipleship in which a person typically experiences them along the journey from non-believer to
mature disciple or leader.

1. Person-Oriented Discipleship. This is where most discipleship relationships begin, particularly

between a Christian and a non-Christian. In this kind of discipleship, the mentor is focused
almost entirely on the apprentice’s relationship with and attitude toward Jesus. The goal is to

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 help the person being disciplined to believe in and experience the person of Jesus Christ at work
in his or her life. It is the most casual kind of discipleship and it often happens as friends in the
context of everyday life: at the office, over a meal during your lunch break, playing golf, or hanging
out while watching the big game. You can think of this as discipleship of the heart.

2. Content-Oriented Discipleship. This kind of discipleship often happens between both a mature
Christian and a seriously interested, but not yet converted non-Christian, or a mature Christian
and an eager to grow Christian who is typically newer in his or her faith. With content-oriented
discipleship, the mentor and apprentice typically spend most of their time reading through books
of the Bible together, studying doctrine, and discussing specific topics such as the Trinity, the life,
death, and resurrection of Jesus, spiritual growth, and obedience. This is the stage in which a
person is learning what the Bible teaches, why it’s important and how it should affect his or her
life. You can think of this as discipleship of the head.

During this phase, a mentor must be sure to continue with the person-oriented discipleship, while
adding to its content-oriented discipleship. A person can’t grow in Christ if he or she doesn’t know
about Christ. Content-oriented discipleship ensures that the apprentice is learning about Christ,
while person-oriented discipleship ensures that he or she is getting to personally know Christ.

3. Task-Oriented Discipleship. Where person and content-oriented discipleship are focused typically
on the matters of the heart and head, task-oriented discipleship is concerned with matters of the
hands. In this type of discipleship, the mentor is typically training the apprentice to do a particular
task or responsibility such as lead a small group discussion, oversee an area of ministry, or serve
in a particular way.

The mentor does not abandon the matters of the heart and head, but rather helps the apprentice
understand how the matters of the heart should inform the way they think (head) and affect the
way they use their skills (hands). Good follow-up and coaching allow the apprentice to not only
learn a skill but to understand how the gospel should inform the way they think about and do that
skill.

To be effective disciple-makers we must capitalize on all three kinds of discipleship. This enables
us to make well-rounded disciples who not only believe the gospel but whose lives are shaped by
the gospel.

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LEARNING REFERENCES

Primary Sources:
New American Bible (NAB)
Christian Community Bible, Revised Standard Version (RSV)
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. (2005). Catechism
for Filipino Catholics. Makati: Word and Life Publications.
Acts and Decrees of the Second Plenary Council of the Philippines
(PCP II)
Episcopal Commission on Catechesis and Catholic Education.
(1994). Catechism of the Catholic Church (newsprint edition).
Manila: Word and Life Publication
Evangelii gaudium (Joy of the gospel).
Patambang, Salibay, and Valera. (2001). Sacraments, marriage, and
family life. Manila: National Bookstore.
Alonsozana, De Leon, Domingo, Ellema, Ramirez, Regis, Salibay, 29
Talamera, Valera. (Workbook) Christian Discipleship in the
Modern World. Pan Asia Book Exchange Inc., Quezon City,
CLOSING PRAYER: I will continue, O my God, to do all my actions for the love of you.

St. John Baptist de la Salle, pray for us.

Live Jesus in our hearts, forever!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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