Module 4

• Authentic


  Worthy of acceptance or belief as conforming to or based on fact; true to one's own personality, spirit, or character. In Filipino, "tunay"
• Christian


  Believing in and following Jesus Christ, who by being human, has revealed to us what it means to live and become a person. In Filipino, "Kristiyano"
• Humanism


  A concept/view of a person, which believes in the primacy of the human being. In Filipino, "Pagpapakatao"
• Authentic Christian Humanism


  In Filipino, Tunay na Kristiyanong Pagpapakatao
• Authentic Christian Humanism


  • Focuses on the actualization of human potentials and enhancement of human experiences, which in turn contribute to personal happiness, social justice and a more peaceful world
  • A continuous process of life that is comprised of different essential relations: one's relation to self, to others, to the material world, to the society, and to God
• Person's Five Essential Relations

  • Self
  • Others
  • Material World
  • Society
  • God
• Self


  • Has intellect and free will
  • Has dignity
  • Is created in the image and likeness of God
  • Is ambivalent
  • Is limited
  • Is unique
• Others


  • Is a social being
  • Is of equal value with other persons
• Material World


  • Is a material being
  • Is a worker
  • Is a caretaker
  • Is above materials things
• Society


  • Is an intervenor
  • Is a patriot
• God


  • Is transcendent
  • Is dependent on God
  • Is a child of God
• The ACH framework focuses on the actualization of human potentials and enhancement of human experiences, which in turn contribute to personal happiness, social justice and a more peaceful world
• Authentic Christian Humanism is a continuous process of life that is comprised of different essential relations: one's relation to self, to others, to the material world, to the society, and to God