Lesson 11

JESUS TOOK THE FORM OF THE SLAVE

3RD QUARTER
GROUP 1 PRESENTATION
My Faith Words

1. Kenosis. a Greek work which means “self-emptiness”

2. Humility. form Latin word “Humilitas” which signifies lowliness

or submisiveness of oneself to God and to others for the sake of
God
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Pope Francis' actions, such as personally fetching his

luggage and paying his own bill, underscore a profound
commitment to humility and simplicity. His departure from
traditional papal practices speaks volumes about his desire
to lead by example, emphasizing a down-to-earth approach
to his new role. Choosing not to rely on conveniences that
his position affords him, he prioritizes a humble lifestyle.

Drey Japeth Role

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By shunning the expected luxuries, he sends a powerful

message about the essence of leadership and the
importance of connecting with people on a personal level.
Pope Francis' actions reflect a genuine dedication to
embodying the values of simplicity, reinforcing the idea
that true leadership involves relatability and a profound
understanding of the human experience.

Drey Japeth Role

We Celebrate God’s Word

The passage above is referring to the. Letter of St. Paul to the

Philippians, specifically Philippians 2:6-11, discusses the self-
emptying nature of Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for humanity.
The passage highlights several key points:

1. Jesus' Divine Nature: It starts by acknowledging that Jesus,

although in the form of God, did not consider His equality with
God as something to cling to or grasp onto.

Angel Del Rosario

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2. Self-Emptying (Kenosis): Instead, Jesus willingly emptied

Himself.

3. Human Appearance and Obedience: Jesus not only took on

human form but also humbled Himself and became obedient to
the point of accepting death, even death on a cross.

Angel Del Rosario

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4. Exaltation by God: Because of His selfless sacrifice and

obedience, God highly exalted Jesus and bestowed upon Him a
name above every name.

5. Universal Recognition: The passage concludes by stating that

every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ
is Lord, acknowledging His lordship and divinity.

Angel Del Rosario

We Celebrate God’s Message Jesus Freely Emptied
Himself To Become Like Us

The election of Pope Francis showcased that even in

positions of power, one can embrace humility and simplicity.
His actions challenged Catholic leaders to revisit the basics
of Jesus' teachings on servant leadership. Pope Francis
emphasized a return to the core principles of Jesus,
reflecting on the Scriptures. The idea of servant leadership,
as exemplified by Jesus, is about self-emptying and humility.

Janica Lenomta
We Celebrate God’s Message
Jesus Freely Emptied Himself To Become Like Us

Jesus' choice to take the form of a slave demonstrates love as a

motivating force, portraying a selfless act for the benefit of
humanity. This act of emptying oneself serves as a valuable
lesson, encouraging reflection on our own challenges in light
of Jesus' ultimate sacrifice on the Cross. It highlights that our
struggles may pale in comparison to the immense sacrifice
made out of love.

Janica Lenomta
We Celebrate God’s Message
Humility: A Necessary Virtue

Jesus teaches us the value of humility through his words and

deeds, particularly in the Sermon on the Mount. He calls the
poor in spirit and the meek as blessed and promises them
rewards that the world cannot give. He came to serve, not to
serve be served.

Sarah Ulanday
We Celebrate God’s Message
Humility: A Necessary Virtue

Jesus was born in humble conditions and insisted on washing

the feet of His apostles to show them an example of humble
service. His greatest act of humility was when He allowed
Himself to be treated like a common criminal and be crucified
on a cross. Humility is a virtue that every disciple of Christ
should possess.

Sarah Ulanday
We Celebrate God’s Message
Humility: A Necessary Virtue

The word "humble" comes from the same root word as

"humus" and "human." Humans come from humus, meaning
we must always remember that we are simply creatures of
God. Humility means recognizing our "littleness" before God,
our dependence on God, and our dependence on other
people. It also means acknowledging that our development as
human persons depends on social interaction with others.

Sarah Ulanday
We Celebrate God’s Message
Humility: A Necessary Virtue

Humility is about loving God and others, and the more we

love God and others, the more humble we become. To be
humble means being "poor in spirit," detached from material
things, and totally dependent on God. It also means being
meek, willing to give selfless service to others, especially
those rejected by society.

Sarah Ulanday
We Celebrate God’s Message
Humility: A Necessary Virtue

Lastly, humility involves loving our enemies, which requires

great humility but is possible with the grace of Jesus. It also
involves giving sincere worship to God, reconciling with our
enemies before offering our offerings to the altar of the Lord.

Sarah Ulanday
We Celebrate God’s Message:
Humble and Exalted

The excerpt from the letter of Paul to the Philippians stresses

the extent of humiliation that Jesus experienced out of love
for us. This means that the sufferings and the humiliation that
Jesus had to experience from just loving us and giving us the
help that we needed, was just for nothing, He was even
tortured, ridiculed, and nailed on the cross.

Kevin Ganancial
We Celebrate God’s Message:
Humble and Exalted

When Jesus died, He was buried in a grave, for though it is

not His own. Jesus sadly humbled Himself but in the end,
He was still exalted and was glorified. Paul says in his letter
to the Philippians: “Because of this, God greatly exalted
Him and bestowed on Him the name that is above every
name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of
those in heaven and earth and under the earth, and every
tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God
the Father”.
Kevin Ganancial
We Celebrate God’s Message:
Humble and Exalted

After the passion and death of Jesus, He was resurrected and

ascended to heaven. He now seats at the right hand of Father and
will come again as judge. After everything that Jesus experienced,
He just wanted His Followers to tread on His path. This was the
reason why the mother of James and John requested Jesus to
make her sons sit at His right and at His left, but because of this
He asked the brothers, “Can you drink the cup of suffering that I
will drink?”

Kevin Ganancial
We Celebrate God’s Message:
Humble and Exalted

But like Jesus who responded to the provocations around Him

with calmness, kindness, understanding and forgiveness, we to
are called to respond to the conflict and the tensions around us
with the confidence and the humble trust in God that we needed
all this time. This way, just like Jesus, we should respond to them
with calmness, kindness, understanding, and forgiveness. You
know when we humble ourselves, it is not only us who will be
exalted, we also exalt and glorify God.

Kevin Ganancial
We Celebrate God’s Message:
Humble and Exalted

But with those words that Jesus asked the brothers, He stressed to
the brothers that there will be no glorification without
humiliation. It's the same theme of being humbled is stressed by
Jesus when reminded His disciples that “The first will be the last
and the last will be the first”. In the area of human relationships,
the one who humbles himself in a true spirit of reconciliation
always ends up victorious, but the one who forgives ends up
liberated.
Kevin Ganancial
We Celebrate The Teachings Of The Church

Christ’s riches “are for every individual and for everybody’s

property”

Christ has chosen to let our sin be forgiven to our Father God,
from his incarnation and for our salvation to justify that he
advocates with the Father who always makes intercession “for us
he remain” presence of God for our own, as he suffered and lived
for us to have a the holy spirit in our daily life.

Steven Paroligan
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St. Perpetua Hong Kumju, born in 1803

outside the city of seoul, was a virtuous,
serviceable and prayerful woman. This
shows in the fact despite losing the ones
she loved, she remained a faithful servant
to the lord. Seeking solace and peace in
God. In fact, she was so devoted to her
faith that she was willing to give her life to
become a martyr. Facing torture and
suffering without denouncing her faith. Aaron Cipres
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St. Perpetua Hong Kumju is a prime example of what us, as

catholics, should strive to be, Courageous, devoted, and faithful.
Not only is she the perfect example of what a catholic should be,
she’s also an example of how we, as dominican students, should
act. Her serviceableness and charitability were sights to behold,
even by those close to her

Aaron Cipres
We Celebrate Holiness

She was married to a pagan man at the young age of 15. And
when her husband died, she and her son moved to Minari-Kol

Her fervent praying and faith can be attributed to her previous

house owner Philip Choe, who taught her the catechism anew

Aaron Cipres
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Despite being tortured and beaten for days in prison she still
served the other inmates as a sisterly figure, someone who
they could lean on in times of need

St. Perpetua died of beheadment outside the Small West Gate

on September 26, 1839

Aaron Cipres
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