TOPIC: The Communion of Saints

Introduction

This topic focuses on the Communion of Saints, Latin Communio Sanctorum, in

Christian theology, the fellowship of those united to Jesus Christ in Baptism; the phrase
is first found in the 5th-century version of the Apostles’ Creed by Nicetas of Remesiana.

The original Greek phrase has been translated both as a sharing of the benefits of
membership in the church and as a communion with the saints (in the biblical sense of
all who have been baptized). Both translations accord with the New Testament doctrine
that the baptized are united with Jesus Christ, who shares in their human nature, and
that their goal is to share in his present glorified state. The new relationship with other
Christians, living and dead, and with Christ replaces the covenant relationship of the Old
Testament.

Learning Outcomes
 Define what is Communion of Saints,
 Explain the relationship of the three states of the Church,
 Illustrate how the three states of the Church help and connect each other.

Time Frame

Two (1) hour

December 14, 2020
 Activities

Activity 1
Instruction: Please watch the video about The Communion of Saints using the links:
https://youtu.be/wb1M37mQuIs) or see Appendices, Numbers 1 & 2.

After watching the video or reading the appendices, answer the questions below and
give your authentic explanation to check what you understand.

Answers:

What is the Communion of

Saints?

Who are the saints?

What are the three stages of the

Church that ties these
communion? How are they
related to one another?

Processed Questions
1. What does Communion of Saints teaches us?
Answer:

2. What are the basis of the communion of saints in the Bible?

Answer:
 3. Describe the three stages of the Church?
Answer:
a.

b.

c.

Activity 2
Instruction: Please watch the video about The Communion of Saints using the links:
https://youtu.be/wb1M37mQuIs) or see Appendices, Numbers 1 & 2.

After watching the video or reading the appendices, answer the questions below and
give your authentic explanation to check what you understand.

1. How is the Communion of Saints a community of prayer?

 2. Why should we pray for the dead?

3. What is the Church Militant fighting?

Processed Questions
1. What is the first level on the road to canonization? Explain.
Answer:

2. What is the second level on the road to canonization? Explain.

Answer:

3. What is the third level on the road to canonization? Explain.

Activity 3

Reflection Writing
CRITERIA (See Appendix 3 below)

1. What is your idea/realization about worshiping, adoring or holding the saints equal
to God?

2. How do you respond to the Corporal works of mercy?

3. Choose one of the seven Spiritual work of mercy which you have practice. Explain
how did you respond to it.

References

Early-morning reflection segment on ABS-CBN 2, Kape’t Pandasal, featuring Luis

Antonio Cardinal Tagle, Jesuits Fr.Emmanuel Alfonso S.J. and Fr.Jboy Gonzales S.J.,
Kergyma’s Ms. Rissa Singson-Kawpeng and Manila Cathedral Vice Rector Fr.Kali
Llamado, marked its 15th year on television, in 2019.

https://quizlet.com/125897805/chapter-10-the-communion-of-saints-flash-cards/by
Shutton678. (October 2015). 

YouTubewww.youtube.com › user › JesComTV. The Communion of Saints:

(Jan 19, 2008). From https://youtu.be/wb1M37mQuIs
Appendix 3

Rubric
 Above Expectations Meets Approaching Below Expectations
Expectation Expectations

10 8 5 1

Reflective The reflection explains The reflection explains the The reflection attempts to The reflection does not
Thinking the student’s own student’s thinking about demonstrate thinking about address the student’s
thinking and learning his/her own learning learning but is vague thinking and/or learning.
processes, as well as processes. and/or unclear about the
implications for future personal learning process.
learning.

The reflection is an in- The reflection is an The reflection attempts to The reflection does not
Analysis depth analysis of the analysis of the learning analyze the learning move beyond a
learning experience, the experience and the value of experience but the value of description of the learning
value of the derived the derived learning to self the learning to the student experience.
learning to self or or others. or others is vague and/or
others, and the unclear.
enhancement of the
student’s appreciation
for the discipline.

Making The reflection articulates The reflection articulates The reflection attempts to The reflection does not
Connections multiple connections connections between this articulate connections articulate any connection
between this learning learning experience and between this learning to other learning or
experience and content content from other courses, experience and content experiences.
from other courses, past past learning experiences, from other courses, past
learning, life and/or future goals. learning experiences, or
experiences and/or personal goals, but the
future goals. connection is vague and/or
unclear.