The term used to describe the concept of God becoming human in the person of Jesus Christ
Gospel of Matthew
It begins with the genealogy of Jesus, tracing his lineage back to David and Abraham
Emmanuel
According to the New Testament, this is the title often used to describe Jesus as the anticipated Messiah
Conduct a thorough cultural assessment
Initial step in the preparation to establish a presence in a remote village with a different cultural background
Missionary congregation faces resistance from the local community due to unfamiliar religious practices
The most appropriate response is to seek dialogue and understanding
Establishing schools and educational programs is an action in line with a mission to restore dignity and empower communities
Emphasis of the Dominican Order
Education
Preaching
Jesuits
Founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola
Emphasis of the Augustinians
Poverty
Chastity
Obedience
Focus of the missionary works of the Dominicans
Preaching
Teaching
Life and mission of the Jesuits
Missionary work
Education
Society of Jesus
Official name of the Jesuit Order
Everything is beautiful and created with a purpose and function is the message of the story of creation and/or order of creation
Humans need to be mature, complete, and whole is the message of God when He said that according to the plan, until creation will reach its perfection
God wants nothing but the best for us is the message of God when He said that He saw everything that He had made, and indeed, it was very good
Reason, conscience, and free will
How they interact in decision-making
Responsible stewardship over the Earth's resources while promoting human flourishing is the message of the verse "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it"
Conscience
An innate moral sense of right and wrong
Reason
The ability to analyze and make decisions
Exaggerating the benefits of disobedience is how the devil distorts the reality of being like God to deceive Adam and Eve
The allure of forbidden knowledge was the specific temptation that enticed Adam and Eve to disobey God's command
Neglecting reasoning led to Adam and Eve's failure to properly reflect on the consequences of their actions
Disputes over family inheritance
Modern scenario that emphasizes conflicts between siblings similar to the rivalry between Cain and Abel
Attempting to reach the heavens independently was a demonstration of the involvement of the people in building the Tower of Babel and disobedience to God's plan
The aspiration of the people to build a tower with its top in the heavens was to challenge God's authority
The reason why God decided to flood the earth and instruct Noah to build the ark was to cleanse the world from sin and corruption
One Heart, One Soul
Motto of CICM Missionaries
The main reason behind changing the names of the people whom God called in the Old Testament was to establish a new identity
Theophile Verbist
Founder of the CICM Congregation
The original mission of the human person since the creation of everything was to be the steward
The main reason why the people wanted to build a tall tower in the story of the Tower of Babel was to make a name for themselves
Conscience
Guides and reminds us always to do good
The Dominicans are the oldest missionary group in the Philippines
The CICM missionaries originate from Belgium
CICM missionary congregation arrived in the Philippines
November 2, 1907
Pride was depicted in the story of the Tower of Babel
Incarnation of Jesus
Manifested in the flesh
The significance of the Word become Flesh is to show and reveal God's love and truth to humanity
The role of Jesus as the Incarnate Word is that He is the atoning and redeeming sacrifice for the humanity's sins
The connection between the name and mission in the Bible indicates the divine purpose or destiny of the person