The Christian Family and the Youth

These are young saints in the Church who could serve as inspirations to the youth except

• San Pedro Calungsod

• St. Francis of Assis

• St. Augustine

• St. Joan of Arc

• St. Dominic Savio

The word “vocation” comes from the Latin word “vocatio” which means “to call”.

• True

• False

The Church teaches that the family provides a “replaceable contribution” to the good of the society.

• True

• False

They are the four levels of the Church except

• Universal Church

• Diocesan Church

• Church in Rome

• Parish Church

• Church in the Family

This particular level of Church is run or governed by the local Bishop

• Domestic Church

• Parish Church

• Diocesan Church

• Western Church

This transmission of life through the birth and nurturing of children is an important part of marriage and family life.

• Education of offspring

• Unity

• Indissolubility

• Procreation

In this encyclical, Pope Francis emphasized that the youth have indispensable roles and responsibilities to the Church.

• Catechism for Filipino Catholics

• Centessimus Annus

• Christus Vivit

• Fretelli Tutti

• Laudato Si

Pope Francis provides “three truths” for the young about God

• Christ is alive

• Christ will come again

• God is love

• Christ saves them

This Greek word (a)   refers to the family as the little Church or munting Simbahan.

The Catechism for Filipino Catholics provides three important reminders/suggestions to Filipino families (CFC, 1027):

• To communicate

• To admit mistakes and forgive

• Social responsibility

• Mutual learning

• Be Christian witnesses