This document discusses the mission of the Church and its social doctrine. It begins by exploring the nature and role of the Church as established by Jesus Christ to embrace all people with love and guide them to salvation. It then examines how the Church offers help to individuals, society, and human activity through revealing God's message, protecting human dignity, and uniting people. The document also notes how the Church receives help from the world. It discusses key Church teachings around marriage, family, rights, and work. The remainder summarizes the work of NASSA, the social development arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, in promoting sustainable agriculture, good governance, and empowering communities through various programs and partnerships.

1. LESSON SIX: The mission of the
CHURCH and her social doctrine

2. T Church
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3. What is our
understanding
of the
CHURCH?

5. THE CHURCH: Our MOTHER AND
TEACHER
Jesus Christ entrusted the
Church “ to hold the
world in an embrace of
love, that men in every
age should find in her
their own completeness
in a higher order of
living, and their ultimate
salvation”
Mater et Magistra # 1

6. “the Universal Church has been
instituted by Jesus Christ so that
all who in the long course of
centuries come to her for loving
embrace….”

7. “you are Peter, and upon this rock I will
build my church, and the powers of death
will not prevail against it”
Mt 16:18

8. “I will give you the keys of the
kingdom of heaven, and
whatever you bind on earth
shall be bound in heaven, and
whatever you loose on earth
shall be loosed in heaven”
Mt. 16:10

12. This gathering of bishops was a
process of rediscovering the Church
in the full light of faith and dialogue
with the world.

13. It dealt with various aspects of the
Church: her being and true nature, her
mission rediscovered in the light of the
Gospel and Faith

15. Deepened and expanded the Church’s self-awareness as a
People-in-Community, called together by Christ to love
and serve God, each other, and all the human family

17. 1) THE CHURCH OFFERS HELP
TO INDIVIDUAL PERSONS
The Church reveals the
mystery of God to every
person
The Church protects human
dignity from all false
teachings and wrong ideas
of humanity

18. • 2) THE CHURCH
OFFERS HELP TO
SOCIETY
The unity of God’s children in the
Church helps to unite the whole
human family
The Church must be the first to respond to
any cry for help in the world

19. 3) THE CHURCH OFFERS HELP TO
HUMAN ACTIVITY
5) THE CHURCH IS THE
VISIBLE SIGN OF CHRIST
4) THE CHURCH RECEIVES
HELP FROM THE WORLD

20. MARRIAGE & FAMILY

21. 1. The family as
the first natural
society.

22. FAMILIES are the
foundation of
society. It must
be supported
and cared for

23. 2. The family as
the cradle of
life and love.

24. 3. Rights of others
in the family and
the community as
first limitations to
our rights.

25. 4. The family
and work.

28. The
Philippines is
an archipelago
consisting of
7,107
islands, only
2,000 of which
are inhabited.

29. land:
298,170
sq.kms.
water:
1,830
sq.kms.
Total area:
300,000
sq.kms.
PHILIPPINES

30. Approximately 92M
people as of 2009
world’s 12th most populated country

31. It is
considered
as Asia’s
largest
Catholic
country

32. More than 90% of the
population are Christians
80% belong to the
Roman Catholic
Church
10% belong to other
Christian denominations

33. Between 5% and 10% of the population are
Muslim, most of whom live in parts of
Mindanao, Palawan, and the Sulu Archipelago

34. a people of a
unique blend of
east and west,
both in
appearance and
culture.

35. The Filipino is basically of
Malay stock with a
sprinkling of …
Chinese Blood
Spanish Blood
American Blood Arab Blood

36. From a long
history of Western
colonial rule,
interspersed with the
visits of merchants
and traders,
evolved a people of a
unique blend of
bloods & culture put
together

38. PEACEFUL REVOLUTIONS
people power

39. We are funloving people,
as well

40. We are
generally a
happy
people

41. Even if
we’re not
as rich as
others

42. The Philippine economy is the
world’s 36th largest economy
(as of 2009, IMF data)

43. Philippines is a lower
middle-income
economy as to the
classification made
by the World Bank on
the basis of income
and region (2006)

45. Although the Philippines once
boasted one of the region's bestperforming economies,

46. it is saddled with a large national debt

47. The economy is also dependent on
the billions of dollars sent home
each year by the huge Filipino
overseas workforce.
8 million
OFWs
25%

48. The services
sector is the
largest
sector in the
Philippines
employing
more than
50% of the
country’s
population.

49. Although the Philippines is
fast becoming an
industrialized economy,

50. agriculture
remains its
primary
sector.

52. Total employment :
34.09 million persons

53. Agricultural employment:
12.03 million persons
Source: Department of Agriculture Bureau of Agricultural Statistics

54. Filipino overseas workers (8 million, or
25% of active workforce)
Daily agricultural wage rates:
Nominal: P 187.94 (US$4.20)
Real: P 121.25 (US$ 2.70)

55. In 2008, there were 12.03 million persons employed in the
agriculture sector and about three-fourths were male workers.

56. Agricultural activities
play an important role in
economic sustainability
and development of the
country.

57. The agriculture and fishery sector
contributes about 15 percent
of the Gross Domestic Product
(GDP)
Source: Department of Agriculture Bureau of Agricultural Statistics

58. Source:

59. Many people in the
rural areas are involved
in agricultural
livelihood

60. Many of them,
however, do not
own any land. Most
are farm workers
tilling the lands of
rich landowners

62. CARP is founded on “the right of
farmers and regular farm workers,
who are landless, to own directly or
collectively the lands they till or, in
the case of other farm workers, to
receive a just share of the fruits
thereof.”

63. But to this day,
the full
realization of
land reform in
the Philippines
still remains
unrealized
Land reform in the Philippines had its
beginnings in 1963, when Section 49 of
Republic Act (RA) 3844, or the Agricultural
Land Reform Code, necessitated the
creation of the Land Authority.

64. Many
farmers still
do not have
their own
lands.

65. And most of the farmers
are still involved in
chemical farming

66. Only a few are involved in
sustainable agriculture
But the numbers are growing now...

68. The Philippines is
blessed with beautiful
rainforests and extensive
coastlines which are
home to a diverse range
of birds, plants, animals,
and sea creatures

71. But deforestation,
is an acute problem
in the Philippines

72. The once spectacular primary forests of the
Philippines are now a relic of a bygone era.

73. Between 1990 and 2005 the Philippines
lost a third of its forest cover. While the
current deforestation rate is around 2
percent per year.

76. POLLUTION

77. AGRICULTURAL FIRES

79. FLOODING

80. environmental awareness is
now rising in the country..

81. Activists are quick to criticize
government decisions that adversely
affect the country's environment.

82. Let’s go back to the Philippine
economy….
the economic growth
under the Arroyo
administration has
been touted as the
best in over 30 years

83. Official reported growth in GDP
during the Arroyo administration
averaged 4.5% annually
3.8% under Ramos
(1992-1997)
and 2.4% under Estrada
(1998-2000)

84. The economy expanded by
47.2% in real terms since 2001.

85. Well….

86. There is still high unemployment
rate in the country

87. The country’s inequalities remain severe

88. disparity
between the
fortunes of a
few and the
poor
economic
situation of
the many are
still widening

89. There are those who are still
marginalized

90. Poverty has continued to rise

91. the economy still
hasn’t reached
the poor

92. I NG
ER
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L

93. Much is
expected
from the new
administrati
on

94. A new
HOPE
for the
Filipinos

95. Where is
the
Philippin
e Church
amidst
all these
realities
?

96. 470 General Luna Street
Intramuros, Manila
Philippines

98. UNDERSTANDIN
G
SOCIAL ACTION
CULTURAL
TECHNOLOGICAL
POLITICAL
SOCIAL
ECONOMIC

99. UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL ACTION
NASSA
DSACs
OTHER
COMMISSIONS/
MINISTRIES
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100. SOCIO-ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
SPIRITUAL
DEVELOPMENT

101. GOD

102. Hence in summary,
SOCIAL ACTION
could be
demonstrated by
this graph
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COMMUNITIES/
SOCIETIES
SPIRITUAL
DEVELOPMENT
O
HUMAN PERSON
NASSA
OTHER
MINISTRIES/
COMMISSIONS
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
DSACs
D

105. NASSA’ s official name
is
CARITAS FILIPINAS
FOUNDATION, INC.
cbcp-cffi)
(

106. NASSA’s preferential option for the poor is reflected in its
Alternative Social Development Agenda:
Socio-Economic Agenda
• Rural development thru
cooperative, livelihood & microfinance projects
• Sus Ag & Food Security
• Ecological & Environmental
Resource Conservation &
Management
Socio-Cultural Agenda
• Efficient & adequate social
services (health care,
education,)
• Social consciousness & value
Socio-Political Agenda
• Political reforms for efficient &
participatory governance
• Electoral reforms for clean & honest
elections
• Political/government transparency
thru efficient system of monitoring
public officials

107. BECs
CHURCH INSTITUTIONS
NGOs/CSG
s
LOCAL CHURCHES
DIOCESES
FAMILIES
INDIVIDUALS
PEOPLE’S ORGANIZATIONS
COMMUNITIES
GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES

108. PRIORITY SECTORS
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
FISHERFOLK
FARMERS
WOMEN
CHILDREN & YOUTH
SMALL ENTREPRENEURS

109. BECs
are the locus and focus of
the Church’s Social Development
Ministry

110. Integral development of the BECs

111. • INTEGRAL
EVANGELIZATION of
the BECs
via the Thematic Programs:

113. ECOLOGY
PROGRAM
Integrity of Creation

114. Good Governance
Program
Promoting BEC-Based Political Maturity
For Enhancing Democratic Governance

115. Women and Children
Program

116. Peacebuilding
Their claim to peace is in our hands…

117. Relief and Rehabilitation
Program

118. THE HIV-AIDS PREVENTIONTION PROGRAM
Mainstreaming HIV—AIDS Prevention Campaigns in BEC

119. • Pope Paul VI on the beginning of Lent 1974, called
upon the Universal Church, to renew herself in Christ
and to reconcile with her neighbor.
• “…we are called upon to take part in the work of
sharing in love, for it is a commandment of the Lord.”

120. ARC
Campaigns
Research
Promotion
Capacity
building

121. Good Governance
Program
P r omo t i ng BEC-Ba s e d P o lit i ca l Ma t u r it y
F o r Enh a nci ng D e mo cra ti c Go ve rna nce
Relief and
Rehabilitation
Program
THE HIV-AIDS PREVENTIONTION PROGRAM
Mainstreaming HIV—AIDS Prevention Campaigns in BEC
U
RM
SA
P
ECOLOGY
PROGRAM
Integrity of
Creation
ARC
Peacebuilding
Their claim to peace is in our hands…
Women and Children
Program
Campaigns
Research
Promotion
Capacity
Building

123. LUZON
VISAYAS
MINDANAO

124. NORTHERN LUZON
BICOL REGION
CENTRAL LUZON
CENTRAL VISAYAS
SOUTHERN TAGALOG
CABUSTAM
WESTERN VISAYAS
NCR
EASTERN VISAYAS
DADITAMA
ZAMBASULI
KIDMACO
DOPIM

125. It represents the Philippines
in Caritas Internationalis

126. A confederation of
162 Catholic relief,
development and
social service
organizations

129. Church
Government
CRITICAL COLLABORATION
Communities
Civil Society

130. DA-NASSA JOINT PROGRAM
ON SUSTAINABLE
AGRICULTURE

131. NASSA
CARITAS
PHILIPPINES
promotes the practice of sustainable
agriculture in the country

132. NASSA’s SA Program
promotes pro-life & holistic
development thru
sustainable farming
techniques that increase
productivity and boost
rural development.

133. environmental
stewardship

134. productivity
and
profitability

135. and
prosperous
farming
communities

136. The Program’s services include
the provision of technical
assistance and resource materials
to farmers and fisher folk

137. DA-NASSA PARTNERSHIP
National Launching
August 22, 2007

138. REGIONAL LAUNCHING OF THE
DA-NASSA PARTNERSHIP
CAPIZ
BOHOL
SURIGAO
BUTUAN
LIBMANAN

139. Through the partnership, the DA is
ensured that its agricultural
programs are reaching the
grassroots…

140. where farmers are really
benefitted

141. Through the partnership…

142. Trainings and
Demonstration
on the use of
COMPOST
SHREDDER
Trainings &
Demonstration on
the use of
DECORTICATING
MACHINE

143. Various compost shredding machines have
been distributed to Farmers’ Organizations
all over the country

145. Farmers
need not
have to
buy and
use
chemical
fertilizers

146. Vermicomposting…
…Is a LOW-COST, LOWTECH but
SCIENTIFICALLY-BASED
technology
Low cost because
materials used in
vermicomposting are
abundant and
available all over

148. A MOA ON THE BUY-BACK/MARKETING
COMPONENT OF VERMI-COMPOST &
ORGANIC FERTILIZERS HAS BEEN
CRAFTED

150. Sustainable Agriculture LEARNING
LABORATORY AND
DEMONSTRATION FARMS