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1. Lesson 17
CHRIST IS RISEN
Presence
Unlimited

2. Objectives
• Explain the significance of the Resurrection
• Cherish the importance of the Resurrection
• Profess our belief in the Risen Lord and
celebrate Easter Sunday with joy and
gratitude

3. In acrostic form, explain in your own
idea the word RESURRECTION
Example:
R – Renewal
E –
S –
U –
R –
R –
E –
C –
T –
I –
O –
N –

4. WHAT IS RESURRECTION OF JESUS ?
• is an event that reveals not only the glory of God
but our limitations. Jesus died because his
apostles left him.
• is an experience of forgiveness and
reconciliation for those who realize that it is
their sins that hung Jesus on the cross.

5. Christ is risen!
This is the cornerstone, the solid ground
upon which our faith stands. St. Paul assures
us when he said, “If Christ has not been
raised, then our preaching is in vain and your
faith is in vain.” (1 Cor. 15:17).

6. St. Paul said that Jesus was designated
Son of God in power according to the
Spirit of holiness by his resurrection
from the dead. Through His
Resurrection, Christ brought us a share
in the new life as adopted children of
the Father.

7. Christ Risen assures our own future
resurrection. “He will change our
lowly body to conform with his
glorified body by the power that
enables him also to bring all things
into subjection to himself.” (Phil 3:21)
(CFC 620-625).

8. St. Thomas the Apostle
SAINT THOMAS, THE APOSTLE,
was a Galilean of humble birth.
He had an ardent love for our
Lord, and was willing to die for
him.

9. Tradition says that after
Pentecost, Thomas was
captured and sold as a
slave to Gundafor, King of
India.

10. The king liberated Thomas and
was baptized together with
many of his people. Afterwards,
Thomas went all over India
evangelizing, until he got trouble
with King Mazday for converting
his wife.

11. Process Questions:
1. How did St. Thomas confirm the
resurrection of Jesus?
2. How did Jesus approach St. Thomas
even in his disbelief?
3. What lessons have you learn from the
life story of St. Thomas? How will you
apply those lessons in your life?

12. INTEGRATION
The Risen Christ is
present among us, in
His Word and in our
Christian communities.

13. The Resurrection,
confirms the divinity of
Christ and is the
cornerstone of our Faith.
He also gives us assurance
of our hope of eternal life.

14. LEARNER’S ACTIVITY
Creed/Aral: Joyful Christians
Instructions: Upon Jesus’ Resurrection, we experience so much joy
and hope. Read each Bible verse and note the things that constitute
our Christian Joy. Write your answers on the space provided.
1. James 1: 2- 3 ____________________________________
2. 1 Peter 1: 8-9 ___________________________________
3. Romans 15: 13 __________________________________
4. Luke 15:7 _______________________________________
5. Philippians 4: 4-6 ________________________________

15. Code/Asal:
A. The Joy that Comes from Sacrifice
Instructions: Recount two instances when you
experienced joy from sacrificing your own pleasure
as you helped others even though it involved some
difficulties on your part. Describe your thought and
feelings at the moment when you became aware of
the joy you experienced from your self-sacrifice for
the good of others.

16. B. The challenge today is not in accepting Christ’s
Resurrection but in living out the Gospel of the Risen
Christ.
1. Our Risen Lord has triumphed over the sting of
death. What should this triumph mean to your day-to-
day living of your Christian duties?
2. What positive attitude should Christ’s Resurrection
effect on every believer?

17. Cult/Dasal: An Easter Prayer
Instructions: Learn the following prayer. During the Easter
season, you may recite it in place of the Angelus
REGINA COELI (QUEEN OF HEAVEN REJOICE)
V. Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.
R. For he whom you merited to bear, alleluia,
V. Has risen, as he said, alleluia.
R. Pray for us to God, alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.
R. Because the Lord is truly risen, alleluia.

18. Let us pray: O God, who by the
Resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus
Christ, grant, we beseech you that
through the intercession of the Virgin
Mary, his Mother, we may attain the joys
of eternal life. Through the same Christ
our Lord. Amen. (Roman Breviary)

19. Closing Prayer:
Resurrecting God,
You conquered death
and opened the gates of life everlasting.
In the power of the Holy Spirit,
raise us with Christ
that we, too, may proclaim
healing and peace to the nations. Amen