REVIEWTHINK-PAIR SHARE:

Why should we receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?

What do we gain from receiving this Sacrament?

How can we become true Christian witnesses?

The Life of San Lorenzo Ruiz de

Manila

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Why do we consider St.

Lorenzo as a true Christian witness?

He sacrificed his life for Jesus.

He did not denounce Jesus even ‘til his death.

The Holy Spirit strengthened him to become loyal until the end.

• St. Lorenzo Ruiz lived out his life in faithfulness to his duty as Altar Server, a loyal escribano, a loving husband, and a responsible father to his children.

• As a layman, his family was his inspiration to do his job well

• He lived out the baptismal grace that he received by sharing in the three important roles of Jesus: as a Priest, Prophet, and King.

• As a priest, he never gets tired of praying for others. As a prophet, he continued spreading the Good News to others. As a king he never lost hope in serving others through his mission in Japan.

What can we learn from St. Lorenzo?

• First Filipino saint• A Chinese-Filipino• Lived his life as true

Christian witness.• Showed love for the

Sacraments.

How did St. Lorenzo Ruiz surpass many

difficulties and trials?

By the help of the Holy Spirit, he was able to surpass these things. As a Christian, St. Lorenzo Ruiz was always guided by the Holy Spirit, to be brave and strong, even to the point of giving his life for His faith in Christ.

We RespondLike St. Lorenzo, how can I stand up for my faith?How can I become a true witness of Jesus Christ in my own way?If you have thousand lives, will you still offer them all to God? Why or why not?

CLOSURE

Why is St. Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila important to the Church?What values can we learn from St. Lorenzo Ruiz?How can St. Lorenzo Ruiz help us to become a true Christian witness?

In Our Prayer:We ask St. Lorenzo’s

guidance and protection.