FCL 3 - Divine Revelation - for students-1.pptx

Welcome to FILIPINO CHRISTIAN LIVING 3  Course Outline for Filipino Christian FIRST QUARTER Living 3 SECOND QUARTER PART 1: DIVINE REVELATION TOPIC 5: The Dogmas of Faith TOPIC 1: Nature of Divine Reve...

Welcome to FILIPINO CHRISTIAN LIVING 3  Course Outline for Filipino Christian FIRST QUARTER Living 3 SECOND QUARTER PART 1: DIVINE REVELATION TOPIC 5: The Dogmas of Faith TOPIC 1: Nature of Divine Revelation 5.1 What is Faith? Characteristics of Faith 1.1 The Term Divine Revelation 5.2 The Three Essential Dimensions of Faith 1.2 The Revelation of God 5.3 Models of Faith 1.3 Human Learning Experience TOPIC 2: The Sacred Scripture TOPIC 6: The Christian Prayer 2.1 The Term Sacred and Scripture 6.1 The Universal Call to Prayer 2.2 How to Interpret the Sacred Scripture 6.2 The Most Common Definition of Prayers and its Nature TOPIC 3: The Apostolic Tradition PART 3: LITURGICAL CALENDAR 3.1 The Term Apostolic and Tradition TOPIC 7: Liturgical Feast 3.2 The Apostolic Fathers of the Church 7.1 Advent 7.2 Nativity 7.3 Ordinary Time 7.4 Lent 7.5 Easter PART 2: THE VALUE OF FAITH AND PRAYER TOPIC 4: The Magisterium 4.1 The Nature of Magisterium 4.2 The Magisterium of the Church 4.3 The Role of Magisterium Performance Task - GRADING 50% SYSTEM Quarterly Assessment - 25% TOTAL - 100% DIVINE REVELATION  Define and explain the nature of Divine Revelation OBJECTIVE S Explain how God reveals himself to us through natural world and in Jesus Be more aware of God’s Revelation in one’s daily life and be open to sharing the gift of faith with others This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC  E O I N TI DIVINE IV LA D E REVELATION E V N R Divine Latin “divinare” means GODLIKE Revelation Latin “revelare” which means to “UNCOVER” or “to remove the veil”  E O I N TI REVELATION IV LA D E E V N R - The act or process of revealing, or the state of being - revealed. The act of revealing or communicating divine truth, especially by divine agency or supernatural means. (Theological meaning) - To take away the veil or cover (Etymological meaning) THE THREE REVELATIONS E O I N TI IV LA OF GOD D E E V N R 1. Creation 2. Jesus Christ 3. Holy Spirit HOW GOD REVEALS HIMSELF TO US ? Scripture The Bible (Old & New Testaments) Tradition (Apostles, Bishops, Magisterium) Our daily lives Prayer, nature, others, ideas, insights, emotions, experience, etc “The mystery of existence is always showing through the texture of ordinary lives.  HOW GOD God’s Revelation Through REVEALS Scripture HIMSELF TO US ? The Bible is the inspired Word of God; written by human beings with the guidance of the Holy Spirit to teach without error those truths necessary for our salvation. Jesus Christ fulfills the Old Testament; He does not abolish it.  HOW GOD God’s Revelation Through REVEALS Tradition HIMSELF TO US ? Tradition - the process of handing on beliefs and practices over time. Tradere: ‘to hand on’ A living process, NOT static: Beliefs grow, modify, and develop over time. Magisterium “the official, authoritative teaching voice of the Church”  HOW GOD God’s Revelation Through REVEALS HIMSELF TO US ? Tradition Big traditions vs. little traditions ‘ Big Traditions Authoritative beliefs Little traditions and dogmas Customs and (Think Nicene & practices Apostles Creeds.) Can change over Will not change, time but can develop over time.  HOW GOD God’s Revelation Through REVEALS HIMSELF TO US ? Others The Saints as models of holiness, intercessors praying with and for us, and companions along our faith journey. Our family and friends Ultimately, while faith is both personal and individual, it can only be possible through communal interactions. Creation  E O I N TI IV LA D E What potential impacts can divine E V N R revelation have? In your opinion, could divine revelation be a contributing factor to the existence of diverse religions around the world?  HOW GOD TYPES OF DIVINE REVEALS REVELATION HIMSELF TO US ? Immediate and Mediate Revelation Immediate – a revelation received directly from God Mediate – it is a passing of the revelation Natural and Supernatural Revelation Natural Revelation – (sovereign power of God) manifestation of God in nature and creation. It is the revelation of God in His work. Supernatural Revelation – a revelation above the natural. It takes place in history.  HOW GOD TYPES OF DIVINE REVEALS REVELATION HIMSELF TO US ? Public and Private Revelation Public – a revelation to a group of people, or to the church, the people of God. Example: Exodus 14:21-29 ERV Moses raised his hand over the Red Sea, and the LORD caused a strong wind to blow from the east. The wind blew all night long. The sea split, and the wind made the ground dry. The Israelites went through the sea on dry land. Private – it is given to individuals or group of individuals for special reasons. - the purpose is to enlighten the faithful on the way they should Human Learning Experience Sarah, in the Old Testament, wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. Sarah was childless until she was 90 years old. God promised Abraham that she would be “a mother of nations” (Genesis 17:16) and that she would conceive and bear a son, but Sarah did not believe What was the first stage of God’s revelation to man? The first stage of God’s Revelation to man was when He manifested Himself to our first parents, Adam and Eve.  E O I N TI IV LA D E E V N R How do differing interpretations of divine revelation in our everyday lives influence your faith and perspective on life? - Ms. De Rosas