RELIGION 9

MS. GRESSA B. BAYNOSA

PRAYER
 GOOD
AFTERNOON!
OBJECTIVES:

be informed of the Apostolic foundation and the

beginnings of the Church;
be willing to take up the tasks and responsibilities
of loving Jesus; and
express faith in the care and guidance of the Lord.
ARRANGE THE
PUZZLED
PICTURE
 THE APOSTOLIC
FOUNDATION OF THE
CHURCH AND THE
CHURCH BEGINNINGS:
 THE RED CROSS SOCIETY

Jean Henri Dunant

 he came from a rich family
 A very intelligent boy, he grew up to be a man of ability but
got no satisfaction out of his job as a banker in the business
world in Geneva.
 In 1859 while on a business trip to Italy, he passed by
Solferino, a town where he witnessed on of the bloodiest
battles of the 19th Century.
 THE RED CROSS SOCIETY

Jean Henri Dunant

 He saw the after effects of battle – chaotic disorder, unspeakable
despair, and misery of every kind.
 Dunant work tirelessly day and night caring for the wounded
and the dying.
 Countless homes were destroyed, there were scores of
screaming, frightened children, men and women who sat in a
state of shock.
 THE RED CROSS SOCIETY

Jean Henri Dunant

 Dunant felt responsible
 He asked doctors and nurses to come forward to help in the hour
of need.
 He never gave up trying to gain the attention of the authorities.
 So, the municipal council opened hospitals and soup kitchens
and the rebuilding of houses started.
 THE RED CROSS SOCIETY

Jean Henri Dunant

 Gradually, Solferino returned to normal and people forgot the
horrors of war.
 But Dunant felt he had responsibility towards humankind.
 He wrote a booklet describing the horrors of the battle that raged
at Solferino.
 THE RED CROSS SOCIETY

Jean Henri Dunant

 He asked people to form societies that would care for the
wounded, societies that would train volunteers who would have
help in times of need.
 Finally, His hard work was rewarded.
 A society was set up to provide for the wounded from whichever
side of the war.
 THE RED CROSS SOCIETY

Jean Henri Dunant

 Many people joined this society which was later called the
International Red Cross Society.
 J.H. Dunant lived till he was eighty-two. Half a century of his
life had dedicated to caring for people. Half a century of his life
he had spent in being responsible for his fellow beings.
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Present difficulty I see atWhat I can do about it/
home/School How can I lead other
people…
Ex: My younger sister has I will teach her.
a difficulty in Math

1. 1.
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5. 5.
 SHORT QUIZ:

1. Who was Jean Henry Dunant?

2. What was his profession.
3. What event in the history of Italy, particularly in the town
of Solferino, deepened Dunant’s apostolate?
4. What values can we learn from Jean Henri Dunant?
RELIGION 9
MS. GRESSA B. BAYNOSA
PRAYER
 GOOD
AFTERNOON!
Review:

Jean Henri Dunant

 IRCS
International Red Cross
Society
 JESUS FOUNDS

HIS CHURCH
The Church is born out of God’s plan to raise up men
to share in his divine Life.
He gathers disciples and from them, He chooses
twelve, with Peter as head.
Jesus has given the disciples the power to teach,
sanctify, rule and guide the members of the church.
THE TWELVE APOSTLES OF JESUS
 JESUS FOUNDS

HIS CHURCH
Peter as Rock. At Simon’s confession of Jesus as the
Son of the living God, Jesus declares to Simon: You
are Rock, and upon this rock I will build my Church…
“Rock” is translated in Greek as “Petros”.
When Jesus changes Simon’s name to Peter, it
signifies
 JESUS FOUNDS

HIS CHURCH
it signifies the special role, mission and power given
to Peter with the Church.
The new name Peter, indicates that Simon is the firm
foundation on which Jesus intends to build His
Church.
Peter is appointed as the leader or head of the
Church.
 JESUS FOUNDS

HIS CHURCH
Jesus entrusts to Peter the keys of the kingdom of
heaven which stand for the spiritual power to be
exercised over the life of God’s people, the Church.
Peter is to be the keeper of the keys, the one who has
power to open and close, to bind and to loose, and
to forbid
 JESUS FOUNDS

HIS CHURCH
and whatever he prohibits on earth will be
prohibited in heaven and whatever he permits on
earth will be permitted in heaven (Matthew 18:18).
Peter has a great responsibility in His supreme
authority to govern, teach, and sanctify the Church.
 A PROFESSION OF
ATONING LOVE
Jesus calls Peter to a Threefold profession of atoning
love by asking three times the question: “Simon, son
of John, do you love me?”
With every response of Peter with a yes, Jesus tells
him to take care of His people.
 A PROFESSION OF
ATONING LOVE
The nature of Peter’s leadership is further defined by
the word from which tend is taken.
This word means to govern, guard, and attend.
Thus, Peter’s leadership is one of both service and
authority over the flock of Jesus.
 RESPINSIBLITIES OF
LOVING JESUS
Jesus singles out Peter the “Rock” for a special
mission by making him the head or leader of the
Church.
Is Jesus ask you the same question He ask Peter, Do
you love me?, would you be able to answer sincerely
YES?
 RESPINSIBLITIES OF
LOVING JESUS
Remember that a yes entails tasks and
responsibilities.
What can you to make easier the
responsibility of loving Jesus?
 RESPINSIBLITIES OF
LOVING JESUS
Here are some suggestions:
1. Be aware of your tasks.
It is important to know what you are tasks to
do or what is expected and demanded from
you.
 RESPINSIBLITIES OF
LOVING JESUS
Here are some suggestions:
2. Accept your task and love it.
When you are given responsibility,
accept it with light and cheerful heart.
 RESPINSIBLITIES OF
LOVING JESUS
Here are some suggestions:
3. Pray for the grace to do your task well.
Pray to the Holy Spirit. Seek His grace to grant
you the strength, knowledge and perseverance to
faithfully do your task.
 RESPINSIBLITIES OF
LOVING JESUS
Here are some suggestions:
4. Plan your task.
Think of ways to accomplish your task the best
way and in the shortest time possible. A well-
planned activity is usually successful.
 RESPINSIBLITIES OF
LOVING JESUS
Here are some suggestions:
5. Execute your plan.
Do not delay or put it off. The hardest thing to do
is START. Do not be distracted by what is around
you.
“Duty first before pleasure.”
 RESPINSIBLITIES OF
LOVING JESUS
Here are some suggestions:
6. Offer your work to God.
Work offered to God becomes blessed.
As the saying goes:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your hear, as working
for the Lord and not for men.”
 RESPINSIBLITIES OF
LOVING JESUS
Here are some suggestions:
7. Read the bible and listen to the Gospel.
The Bible is the precious book of all times. It helps us
understand our Catholic heritage and ourselves. It
helps us accept more easily our responsibility of
loving Jesus.
 RESPINSIBLITIES OF
LOVING JESUS
Whenever we read or listen to the word of God, we must
stop for a moment and think that it is God, Himself, who is
speaking to us. It is God who wants to speak to us and
explain the present situation of society and its people. It is
God who wants to tell us how to apply His word in our
daily life experiences. Through the Gospel, God tells us
how to benefit from His saving message.