1. Life and Works of Dr. Jose P. Rizal

2. CHAPTER II: CHILDHOOD DAYS IN CALAMBA

3. CALAMBA - the hero’s town 1876– When Rizal was 15, he wrote a poem “Un RecuerdoA Mi Pueblo” (In Memory of My Town) EARLIEST CHILDHOOD MEMORIES AYA – nurse maid 1865 – Concepcion died; this is the first sorrow of Jose

4. DEVOTED SON OF CHURCH 3yrs. old – he joined family prayers 5yrs. old – he knew haltingly, the Spanish family bible FATHER LEONCIO LOPEZ – the town priest, he was respected by Rizal

5. PILGRIMAGE TO ANTIPOLO JUNE 6, 1868 – Jose and his father went to Antipolo OUR LADY OF PEACE AND GOOD VOYAGE Our Lady of Antipolo THE STORY OF THE MOTH

6. 5yrs. old – Rizal made sketches USMAN – dog of Rizal TO MY FELLOW CHILDREN (Sa AkingMgaKababata) – wrote by Rizal when he was 8 years old; His first poem written in native language Php 2.00 – for Rizal’s manuscript of his first drama bought by the gobernadorcilloof Paete, Laguna

8. Environmental Influence

9. Aid of Divine Providence RIZAL’S UNCLES WHO HELP HIM A LOT IN HIS DEVELOPMENT GREGORIO – reading of books JOSE – artistic ability MANUEL– develop his frail body