Date of Publication

2005

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education Major in Religious Education and Values Education

Subject Categories

Sociology of Religion

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Theology and Religious Education

Thesis Adviser

Jimmy Belita

Defense Panel Chair

Dominador Bombongan

Defense Panel Member

Corazon Manalo
Natividad Pagadut
Louie Sembrano Emmanuel De Guzman

Abstract/Summary

This study intends to design Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) modules for District V, Diocese of Imus towards social transformation. It employs qualitative-participatory research using Focus Group discussion for data gathering. It is a participatory kind of research because the researcher and the respondents are part of the entire process. The main sources of data were gathered from the selected respondents of District V of the Diocese of Imus (Vicariate of the Seven Archangels: Mendez, Alfonso, Indang, and General Aguinaldo and Vicariate of Our Lady of Candelaria: Silang, Tagaytay City and Amadeo) using the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis. The SWOT analysis determines if the information gathered from the survey questionnaires, interviews, Focus Group discussion, and limited participant-observation indicates something that assist the community in accomplishing its vision and in overcoming or minimizing its obstacles. The findings reveal the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the District V, Diocese of Imus. It has also found out the needs of the District, namely: 1. To build and maintain basic ecclesial communities and institute new organizations in the parish. 2. To be open minded in events such as the advent of the new technology and able to read and respond to the signs of the times. 3. To develop leadership skills among clergies and lay leaders. 4. To harness the active participation of the District especially the youth. 5. To promote deep concern to our environment, and 6. To come up with an income generating programs that will uplift the economic status of the people. The study has formulated the common vision of the District in building Basic Ecclesial Community vis-Ã -vis the vision of the Diocese of Imus. It has specified the Key Result Areas (KRA) and has designed modules regarding: (1). Sense of ommunity (2). Faith evelopment (3). Justice concern (4). Concern for the environment (5). Patriotic persons (6). God-centered and (7) Leader

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG003842

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.

Keywords

Social change; Church and state; Dioceses; Ecclesiastical geography

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