OBJECTIVES

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

 describe experiences in your own family

from which good things were learned or
have positive influence in you;
 examine the love and unity and faith in
the family based on experience or
observation;
 OBJECTIVES
 prove why family is a natural social
institution of love and unity that helps
develop oneself toward good human
relationships; and
 apply appropriate acts toward the
development of love and unity in your
own family.
FAMILY
 FAMILY
 Experience unconditional love, care and
support.
 Share our hurts and joys, defeats and
victories.
 Share our hopes and dreams.
 Best source of guidance and strength.
 REFLECTION QUESTIONS
1. In what ways have your own parents
shown their great love and support for
you?
2. Do you feel that your family is supporting
your dreams and aspirations? How are
they preparing you for your future?
3. How did your family hurdle some of the
difficult problems that came your way?
 REVIEW FROM LAST MEETING
 Gave impression or idea of the word family
 Listened and analyzed the success story of Tim
Harris which was made possible through the love
and support of his family.
 Identified personal experiences that showed love
and support from your parents.
 Described how you were able to show, even in
small ways, cooperation with your family in
difficult times.
 FAMILY
It is a group of
people consisting
of a father,
mother, and
children usually
staying in one
household.
 FAMILY

Extended Adoptive
 Every family
is NOT perfect.
However, it is still the first
place where we learn
how to love and be
loved.
TRUE LOVE is about SELF-GIVING.
 FAMILY
Humans are not animals.
We don’t live by instinct
alone. Unlike animals, it
takes more than food and
safeguarding to fully
develop a human person.
We need to grow in
virtues.
3-FOLD GOALS OF THE FAMILY

 To provide for the spiritual and

material needs of its members.
 To bear and educate children.
 To contribute to the
development of society
 ACTIVITY

ACTS OF LOVE
 INSTRUCTIONS
Identify and commit to doing three
acts that will demonstrate mutual
help and another three acts that
will show selfless giving within
your family. Use ½ crosswise.
 CASE STUDY
PROBLEM 1: Your younger brother always forgets to do
his simple chores at home. When you remind him about
it, he will just tell you that he will do them at a later time
and proceeds to go out and play or to turn on the TV to
watch his favorite shows. Unfortunately, he fails to do as
promised and when you remind him again, he tells you
that you are nagging him. How can you help your
brother rediscover the importance of helping the family?
 CASE STUDY
PROBLEM 2: Your older sister is very strict and you sometimes feel that she is
always watching your every move. She monitors your study and TV time and
even checks on who you hang out with during weekends. One evening, you
went to a friend’s birthday party and enjoyed yourself so much that you
forgot about your curfew. When you arrived home, your sister was still awake
and very mad at you. She told you that your parents have been veryvery worried
worried
because you were not answering their calls on your mobile phone. You check
your phone and, sure enough, there were fifteen calls, all from your sister’s
phone! Unfortunately, your phone was in silent mode. Your sister
sister also
also told
told
you that you are irresponsible and selfish. How will you address this situation
so as to keep a harmonious relationship with the family?
 CASE STUDY
POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1: __________________________________
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POSSIBLE SOLUTION 2: __________________________________

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BEST SOLUTION: ________________________________________

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