Filipinos highly value family as central to their identity. They relate closely to parents and siblings, devote themselves to family needs, and make career choices based on family. While society has become more individualistic, families remain the foundation of society, building community through shared values. The Christian family honors parents, cares for elderly family, loves siblings, and nurtures children through word and deed. Families instill respect, justice, and service, forming members in faith and values. Despite struggles, families can choose to become loving through grace.

1. FILIPINO CHRISTIAN FAMILY:
“Honoring Parents”
“The Family: Covenant,
Church and Foundation of
Society

2. FILIPINOS
KNOWN FOR THEIR
LOVE
OF THE
FAMILY

3. Typical Filipino Family

8. Typical Filipino Family
Nanay Tatay
Kuya Baby
Bantay
Lola
Ate
Lolo

9. EXTENDED
FAMILY
LOLA AND
APO
MOMMY ONLY
AND KIDS
Familyhaschanging definitions
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11. Our families are central
to our being Filipino
We value our families:
 in the way we RELATE to our parents and
siblings
 in our DEVOTION to their needs,
 and even in the KINDS OF CHOICES WE
MAKE in terms of career or vocation.

12. It brings about changes in all areas of
life and some have ADVERSE
EFFECTS especially on the
FAMILY.

13. One of the institutionsthat has been most challenged and
influenced by the process of change:
The nerve center of society

14. CHRISTIAN FAMILY:
“HONOR YOUR FATHER AND
MOTHER” and DUTIES OF
THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY TO
SOCIETY

15. Exodus 20:12
WHAT DO WE MEAN WHEN WE
HONOR OUR PARENTS?

17. Ephesians 6:2
Our families BUILD
UP OUR GREATER
COMMUNITY by
being the
ORIGINATING
CONTEXT of every
individual’s values
and loving concern
for others.

18. The 4th Commandment
The principal
commandment
that expresses
and promotes
the love and
respect family
members extend
to one another.

19. Sirach 3: 1-16

20. DIFFICULTY TO HONOR OUR PARENTS
ABUSIVE / NEGLECTFUL OF THEIR
DUTIES

21. CHILDREN DISTANCING FROM
PARENTS

22. GENERATION GAP

23. In a society conditioned by media where
short-term relationships are increasingly accepted
We turn to the family as an institution of
fidelity and commitment.

24. Children have the obligation to
respect their parents.
When children
respect their
parents, they
grow in loving
relationship with
one another and
deeper sharing
in God’s love.

25. Children must grow up with a correct attitude
of freedom with regard to material goods
Adopt a simple
lifestyle and fully
convinced that
man is more
precious than
what he has.

26. To honor and care for the elderly in our family
is our obligation
We should not
treat them as
objects to be
pushed aside
and ignored.

27. It is also our obligation to love
our siblings
When we love
our brothers and
sisters; we are
giving honor to
our parents as
well.

28. It is the duty of the parents to nurture and
guide their children
To contribute to the
welfare of the
community and our
society.

29. Duty of parents: to courageously train the
children in the essential values of human life
1. By word and example
2. Daily round of choices
3. Concrete actions and
signs
4. Actualize the gifts of
children
5. Cultivate respect for
others
6. Instill a sense of justice
7. Practice dialogue
8. Inspire generous service
for others

30. Values caught in the family
1. Respect for other people
2. Value of life
3. Value of work
4. Prudent use of resources
5. Concern for environment
6. Religious and cultural
traditions
7. Power of prayer
8. Discipline
9. Love of country

31. IN OUR FAMILIES,WE SHOULD
• Learn to listen
• Do things
together
• Learn to say
“Sorry” and “I
forgive you”
• Learn to say “I
love you”

32. Though we may
have had negative
experiences within
our families:
occasion when we
felt unloved or
rejected. Through
the help of others
and God’s healing
grace, we can still
choose to become
loving individuals
despite our hurts.

33. The best of schools cannot compensate for the lack of
strong family ties and Filipino values.
“Show me a
good
student and
I will show
you a good
family.”

34. When you are a part of a
Filipino family, are you safe?

35. 1. Covenant Relationship
We should love and respect our
parents and siblings not because
of what they do for us, but simply
because they are part of our
family and are therefore worthy
of our love and respect.

36. Relationship within the family should be
based on authentic love and trust.

37. 2. Every family is a
“Church in the home.”
As such, every family
has the duty to form their
members according to
basic Christian truths
and values
– through prayer, study
of the faith works of
charity, and a deepening
of our life in the big
Church.

38. The family is an irreplaceable school in developing,
guarding, and transmitting the social virtues.

39. 3. Family as a Foundation of the
Society
All families are called to form their
members in order to deepen their love
and concern for their local community
and country.
Each family has particular
responsibilities toward the greater
society in general.

40. Family is an
irreplaceable
school in developing
values of :
Respect
Dialogue
Generosity
Justice
Love
Philippine society is becoming more
depersonalized

41. We are families.
We are products of the upbringing love, and
experiences we have within our families.
Sometimes, without realizing it, we share the
same habits, tendencies, attitude, and values
with our other family members.

42. Though we may have had negative experiences
within our families: occasion when we felt unloved
or rejected. Through the help others and God’s
healing grace, we can still choose to become loving
despite our hurts.

43. Prayer of Young People and Children for their Parents
Most loving Father, we thank and bless You for
giving us families were we can share life’s joys
We ask you, Lord, to protect and watch over our
families, so that in the strength of Your grace its
members may enjoy prosperity, possess the
priceless gift of Your peace and bear witness in
this world to Your glory