Lesson 17: Sacraments: Signs and Symbols

I. Objectives
A. To point out the descriptive definition of sacrament according to liturgical renewal
B. To demonstrate the message/significance of the sacraments in daily life
C. To draw men and women into a closer relationship to the Church, to Christ, to the Holy
Spirit, and to the Father

II. Subject Matter

Sacraments: Signs and Symbols

III. Materials
Bring a collection of pictures, through these pictures, prepare the students in the
discussion of the subject matter.

IV. Teaching Strategies

The picture symbolizes many things. The green light explains that the cars, buses and
other vehicles can move and go; the yellow light says that any moving vehicle is warned to
slow down and wait for the red light to appear in the traffic light; and when the red light
appears, it says that all moving vehicle must stop… Explain the rest of the pictures until all the
students understand the symbols they represent.

A. Life’s Situation
1. Instruct the students to read the story silently.
2. After some time, some time, students may answer the guide questions.
3. Students can share their personal experiences related to the lesson.

B. Life’s Truth
Select students in advance to present the lesson in commercial form.

C. Life’s Response
Ask the students for any insights, comments, and suggestions.

D. Life’s Story
1. Ask the students to answer the guide questions.
2. The students may share their personal experiences related to the lesson.

E. Life’s Challenge
Instruct the students to answer the questions in the Work Sheet.

F. Life’s Mission
Answer the questions in the Doctrine, Morals and Worship on paper.