Introduction to The Filipino Catholics

​THE FILIPINO CATHOLICS

The Philippines rank no. 1 as the most religious country in the world

The Philippines is the only Christian nation among our Asian brethren

The Filipino catholics

Poll

Do you consider yourself to be committed to your religious teachings?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

Poll

Are you a representative of your religious institution?

• Yes, I am a part of team leaders

• I serve on the council or am a trustee

• No, I am not a recognized leader

Poll

To what level, do you consider yourself to be religious?

• Not religious

• Slightly religious

• Moderately religious

• Very religious

Poll

How many times do you attend religious services or ceremonies at your place of worship?

• Never

• Once a year

• Once a month

• Once a week

Poll

Have you ever read the religious scriptures of the religion you follow?

• Yes

• No

Poll

How often do you read the religious scriptures alone, of the religion you follow?

• Once a month

• 2-3 times a month

• Once a week

• Several times a week

Poll

In your opinion, how will you describe God?

• Ever-present

• Critical

• Distant

• Forgiving

How are you going to explain this reality?

​Paano natin ipaliliwanag ang sidhi at aktibong buhay-pananampalataya ng mga Pilipino?

How does the report explain this reality?

There are deep affinities between Christ’s message and the Filipino’s inmost ways of thinking and acting.

​Our Catholic Faith, therefore, is “inculturated” within our specific and unique Filipino character which has in part shaped our faith-experiences through the years.

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​To become more deeply Christian is to become more truly and authentically Filipino.

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Research on Filipino traits, characteristics and/ or values

Assignment