Siena College

Quezon City

Syllabus
COURSE NUMBER/CODE: SACRA 2

TITLE: Sacraments of Commitment

Name of Faculty: Mr. Alex S. Layda

Class Schedule:

A. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This seminar course introduces students to the background, history and theology of the sacraments of commitment: Holy
Orders and Matrimony. It is intended to enrich the students understanding of the sacraments and facilitate growth and development in
their personal and communal life of faith.

Credits: 2 units

Pre-requisite:

No. of Hours:

B. COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, the student is expected to:
1. Acquire a complete understanding of the Sacraments of Commitment.
2. Recognize Gods providential love in the sacraments of commitment particularly in the Holy Orders and Matrimony.
3. Contribute to the mission of the Church in promoting the priestly vocation.
4. Build a deeper relationship to God through the Church and their family by fostering the nobility of marriage.
5. Make room for Religious and Ordained Ministry as one of the future considerations in their life.
6. Pray for the priests and families every day.

C. COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

Week

Topic

I. Introduction and overview of the course and classroom policies. II. Moral Agent: The Human Person III. Persons in
Experience. IV. Human Freedom. V. Conscience.

II. Who is the Filipino Catholic

III. The Catholic Church: Nature and Mission 1. Nature of the Church

2. Essential Characteristics of the Churchs Life

3. Mission and Ministries of the Church

Preliminary Examination Week

IV. The Sacrament of Matrimony: 1. Marriage as Covenant of Love

2. The Three Goods of Marriage

3. Integration of Marriage Goals

10

4. Marriage Spirituality

11

5. Vocation to Celibate Loving

12

Midterm Examination Week

13

V. The Sacrament of Holy Orders: 1. Origin and Meaning of Priestly Vocation

14

2. Jesus Christ, The One Mediator/Priest

15

3. Royal Priesthood and Ministerial Priesthood

16

4. Models of Ministerial Priesthood

17

5. Three Degrees of the Sacrament of Holy Orders 6. Effects of the Sacraments of Orders

18

Final Examination Week

Performance Output: Chapter quizzes, seat works, assignments, class reporting, illustrations, role playing, etc.

D. REQUIRED READING (Textbook): Catechism for Filipino Catholics; Catechism of the Catholic Church

E. SUGGESTED READINGS & REFERENCES

Bausch, William J. A New Look at the Sacraments.

Chupongco, Anscar J. Pastoral Liturgy. Manila: Archdiocesan Liturgy Commission, 2013.

Corral, Victoria D. Theology II Church and Sacraments. Manila: Institute of Religion UST, 2001.

Ehmann, Benedict A. Come To Me. New Jersey: Silver Burdett.

Haligan, Nicholas. Sacraments of Reconciliation. New York: Alba House.

Kung, Hans and Bowden, John (Eds). The Catholic Church: A Start History. Randam House Inc., 2001.

Legaspi, Leonardo Z. The Church We Love. UST Publishing House Inc., 2001

Lorenez, Joan K. Encounter in the Sacraments. Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor.

Will, Gary. Why Am I A Catholic? Houghton Mifflin Co., 2002.

F. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
CQ Chapter Quiz
HW - Homework
GR - Group Report
RQ - Review Questions
SGS - Small Group Sharing
SW - Seat Work
CR Class Recitation
ME - Major Exams (Prelims / Midterm / Final)

G. GRADING SYSTEM: Prelim Grade = 60 % Class Standing (CS) + 40 % Prelim Exam

Midterm Grade = 1/3 Prelim Grade + 2/3 Midterm Grade (60 % Class Standing + 40 % Midterm Exam)
Final Grade

= 1/3 Midterm Grade + 2/3 Final Grade (60 % Class Standing + 40 % Final Exam)

CS = Class Standing - the average of the sum total of grades for CQ, HW, GR, RQ, SGS, SW, CR and Attendance.
ME = Major Examination Rating - the rating obtained by the student in the preliminary, midterm and final examinations.

H. CLASSROOM POLICIES (College Student Handbook. 2012 Edition)

1. Attendance (pp. 51-54.)
2. Proper Classroom Decorum (p. 54)
3. Uniform & Proper Grooming (pp. 57-58)
4. Must have notes

I. CONSULTATION HOURS: M-W-F 12:00-1:00 PM

Approved by: ___________________________________

Noted by:________________________________________

General Education Program Chair

DEAN / Coordinator for Academics