Effective Group Presentations Quiz

Theology 3 Finals

• The course is Theology 3.
• The teacher is Ms. Jessica S. dela Cruz, CSE, LPT.
• There is a prayer included in the lecture.

Prayer

• The prayer includes requests to keep God first in life, speak only good things, attend Mass weekly, honor parents, protect life, be faithful to loved ones, be generous, speak the truth, celebrate others, and share.
• It concludes with "Amen."

Attendance Monitoring

• Attendance is being monitored.

Moses and the Ten Commandments

• The video analysis covers Exodus Chapters 19-34.
• The focus is on who, what, where, when, why, and how.

Learning Objectives

• Students must be familiar with the Bible story about the ten commandments.
• Reflect and repent from sins against the first commandment.
• Ponder and take heart the commitment to the first commandment.

The 10 Commandments

• The Ten Commandments are discussed in detail.

Brief History of the 10 Commandments

• Exodus 19:3-20:1-17.
• Moses led the slaves out of Egypt to Mount Sinai.
• A covenant relationship with God was established.

What Was the 10 Commandments Look Like?

• No description of the 10 Commandments format is provided.

Jesus and the 10 Commandments

• Jesus's dialogue with the rich young man highlights the importance of the Ten Commandments (Mt 19:16-30; Mk 10:17-31; Lk 18:18-30).
• Jesus states: "...if you want to have eternal life, keep the commandments."

Jesus Summarizes the Ten Commandments in Context of Love

• The Ten Commandments are summarized in the context of love.
• Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind is the greatest and first commandment.
• The second commandment is similar, to love your neighbor as yourself.

First Commandment

• "I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange gods before me."
• "You shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in Vain."
• "Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day."
• "Honor your father and your mother."
• "You shall not kill."
• "You shall not commit adultery."
• "You shall not steal."
• "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor."
• "You shall not covet your neighbor's wife."
• "You shall not covet your neighbor's goods."

Core Teachings

• Place God First: The First Commandment directs us to love God as priority.
• Rejecting False Idols: Idolatry includes excessive value on wealth, success, power, and/or relationships.
• Sins Against the Commandment: The sins include idolatry, superstition, sacrilege, atheism, and agnosticism.

Self-Examination Questions

• What are some things in life that a person might value more than their relationship with God?
• When faced with tough decisions, do individuals consider God's will, or do they prioritize personal benefit?

Pop Quiz

• The quiz questions relate to the Ten Commandments and their relevance today.

Sins Against God's Love

• Indifference, Ingratitude, Spiritual Laziness, Lukewarmness, Hatred of God.

Pop Quiz (multiple)

• Questions regarding doubts about God's love and nurturing a relationship with God and strengthening faith, hope, and love are included.

Sins Against the First Commandment

• Idolatry: Divinizing what is not God. Examples include idolization of possessions, career, social media, relationships, and self.
• Superstition: Believing supernatural or magical powers in objects or rituals.
• Divination: Attempting to discover hidden future by invoking Satan, conjuring up the dead, reading horoscopes, consulting mediums, reading palms, or using the Ouija board.
• Magic or Sorcery: Attempting to deal with the occult to control hidden powers, curse others, or help oneself.
• Irreligion: Absence or rejection of religious beliefs or practices.
  • Tempting God
  • Sacrilege
  • Simony: Buying or selling spiritual things.
• Atheism: Denial of God's existence.
• Agnosticism: The belief that the existence of God is unknown.

Venation of Sacred Images

• The first commandment states one should not carve idols.
• Churches do not have statues, vigil lights, or Stations of the Cross.
• Sacred images venerate, not worship the people they represent.

Terms of Veneration

• Latria: Worship only given to God.
• Hyperdulia: Veneration given only to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
• Protodulia: Veneration given only to St. Joseph.
• Dulia: Veneration given to the saints.

Synthesis

• The first commandment calls for acknowledging, worshiping, and serving God above all else.
• Religious practices should incorporate faith, hope, and charity.
• It forbids idolatry, superstition, and irreverence.

Performance Task

• The students will be divided into groups related to the Ten Commandments.
• They will create a tableau demonstrating commitment to the commandment and a sin against it.
• The task is to be completed, and submitted on Oct 25, 2024.

Tableau Rubric

• Clarity of key concepts
• Participation
• Preparation and creativity
• Presentation

Test your knowledge on the essential elements of effective group presentations. This quiz covers key concepts like teamwork, preparation, and clarity in delivering presentations. Enhance your understanding of what makes a presentation successful.