The best that I can be

Best CL Project of Rodel S. Joven  Sr. B      

                Whenever a person asks me about what I would be in the future or what would I be doing then. I always ask a question to myself, if ever I’ll be in that position (wherever I maybe in the future) who would benefit from it, is it just me or the many? I ask these questions, because people usually say the letter I over and over, what about the others, where are they? Saying I over and over means that you only think about yourself and doesn’t care about others. For me my future is being the best that I can be in every aspect there is.

                My past helped me become the person that I am now. My past had all the struggles, sufferings, sacrifices, pains I ever had and more. Those were the things I placed in my head as my motivation to look forward to the future and change the direction of my life. The important thing here is all the experiences you went through, whether and tough one or a light one doesn’t matter. We need to live with those experiences to help us find solutions to our problems or better yet a way to prevent problems from happening or happening again. What matters to my life today and will ever be is God, my family and friends. Why God? Because He was the reason why I was born, He created me for a reason also; He is my hope when everything is over. I always put in mind, that God has other plans for me then. My Family because they are the ones who guides me and supports me in everything I do. They know what is good for me and what is not good for me. They help me in times of need. They are there no matter what. No exceptions. Next to my family are my friends, they like a family to me. They do the same things as what my family does. The difference is that even in school or wherever your friends can always try to be with you and you know that they won’t leave you no matter what. The three of them are the ones who really matter of me and will always have a mark on me. Adaptation is one of my very powerful skills that I use whenever I’m situated in a different scenario or group with different people. Adaptation is when you can adapt to a certain thing or be able to fit in; this I can say is one of my strength. All people have his/her own weaknesses and/or limitation, mine is whenever I don’t get something I don’t pay attention to it anymore. I lose my focus at times; just a little distraction makes a big impact on me. The most valuable thing I’ve learned so far is taking care of what I have as of the moment. Because nothing is permanent in the world except change which means anything you have as of now can just be taken from you in a matter of a second or even less. It will hurt whenever someone or something you have or close to you would just vanish without you even telling him/her what you really want to tell or without using it properly. You’ll just regret it every single moment of your life. The best thing I’ve done for someone is carrying them back up whenever they’ve been placed down. I don’t want people bringing brought down. Helping the ones who really need help is one of the things I’ve done has most satisfied me because I know that one day someone will do the same thing to me as says in this quote “do unto others what others do unto you”. As of this moment I am still and listening to my inner voice and asking my inner voice what I can be in the near future. As response I’ll be the best that I can be in whatever thing or whatever doing I’ll do. I’ll make the best out of it. Things that won’t just benefit or satisfy me but the thing that will benefit, satisfy and enlighten the many.

                As a conclusion, We should not only thing of ourselves, we shouldn’t be greedy with things, we shouldn’t be just thinking about ourselves all the time but we should also have time to be still and think about others, help those who are needy and be the one who brings someone up whenever they’re done. Whenever you fall down you always have to choices to choose from, to get back up or just stay down. Getting back up means that you don’t want to lose again, you stand for what you want. While staying down means that you’re just giving up you don’t want to try again. This statement is telling us that there are a lot of people that tells you what to do but the only thing they can do is decide for you. So you have the option for doing what you want. I’ll finish my essay with a saying “don’t just think about yourself, think about the others because those others are thinking about you” 

True happiness: a meaningful living (by: Beryl Anne Louise P. Tan Sr. D)

by: Beryl Anne Louise P. Tan Sr. D

          Happiness can be brought about by many things. It can also be fleeting or consistent. We could also
think of most of the things that made us happy as a blessing.

I consider my good relationship with God a blessing and a source of happiness. It is because there are many people who do not believe in God, not because they chose to do so, but because they do not know about God. I am fortunate that I am able to know about God and was given a chance to try building a good relationship with him. My parents also make me happy for the reason that they are very supportive and they genuinely care about their children especially since not everyone experiences the same. My sisters are also a cause of joy even though we also have our conflicts since when things matter the most, they are there for me. Friends also give happiness because they are concerned about me.  Another “thing” that brings happiness to me would be the opportunity to learn in a wonderful school because only a very few people are given the chance to learn in a good school since there are many obstacles that needs to be faced in the world. Having a home or simply put, a roof on top of my head is another blessing for there are many people who are homeless and live on the streets because they have no where to go. These people also suffer during calamities or typhoons. I feel the same way with having the things that I need and eating at least three meals a day because out of the six billion people in the world, there is only a small percentage that is composed of people who do not experience poverty.

If God takes away all my blessings, I could honestly say that my pain might make me question at first why he has done that, but later on, I would realize that God has a purpose for everything. Let’s say I am unable to study in a good school anymore. I believe that if I truly persevere I could still study in school by obtaining scholarships. It is possible that God tries me to show me the value of perseverance and blessings and that maybe I could meet someone in the new school who would need my help.

I think that God has never really taken away from me something that would help me lead a meaningful life. He has even replaced those meaningful things like material objects with more important things such as a good relationship with others to make me more happy.

Having a good relationship with God, my family and other people as well as being able to contribute to society and helping others in different ways can only be the true source of happiness because the worldly goods could just simply disappear. The material things are just temporary, but the positive effects of our actions and our relationships could last until the day we pass away. Also, I believe that nothing could be compared to the feeling of having accomplished something for our love for God and “neighbors” or our “brothers and sisters in Christ.” I am unable to fully achieve everything yet, but once I do so, I think that would make a great impact on me.

Though worldly goods for me are not a true way to achieve a meaningful life, they still do not have any conflict with my spiritual life because I consider them as another form of God’s blessings and I am grateful for that. Worldly goods are not bad if we use them properly and if we do not give much importance to them most importantly over the others.

One should remember that whatever blessings we receive should not be misused, but instead, should be used for the good of the others. We should also be grateful and thank God for them. We shouldn’t forget that God is the reason why we are so fortunate. We should not simply remember God because we need something from him, but because He is there for us always.

 “Seek first the Kingdom of God and all the rest will be given to you.” The kingdom of God could only be achieved when we follow God’s will and if we truly love God and the others which could be shown through our words, actions and thoughts and when we “found” the kingdom of God that would mean we are united with God and for me, that is the greatest thing of all for God has loved us so much and he has proven that by sacrificing His own son.

  

Handout for Module 2 Church Encyclicals

De La Salle Santiago Zobel School

Handout #2

Christian Living 4

Key Points on Social Justice

Scriptural Basis of Social Justice:

Old Testament:

·         Exodus 22:21-28:  The Code of the Covenant which tells us to be always compassionate to the poor, the oppressed, and the marginalized.

·         Psalms 146:7-8, Ps 72:12-14:  Yahweh showed how He serves as the protector and defender of the poor and the oppressed and the outcast too.

·         Prophet Amos 5:11-13; 4:1-3; 6:4-7: Describes the scandalous luxury of the rich, which was built on the misery of the poor.  The rich do not have the slightest concern for the breakdown of the covenant and since they are the “first” in the society, they would also be “first” into exile.

·         Prophet Isaiah 1:11-17; 3:12-24:  Announces the true meaning of religion and that is to desist from oppressing the poor and the defenceless.  He also announces his mission of bringing glad tidings to the lowly.

New Testament:

·         Gospel of Luke:  Among the four evangelists, St. Luke is the champion of the poor—of the anawim.

·         In the story of the Good Samaritan, he tells us that everyone without exception must help those in need even if you were the least expected to render help.

·         In the parable of the Rich Fool, he criticizes man’s inordinate attachment to wealth.  Luke does not actually say that wealth itself is evil.  It only becomes a hindrance to one’s being humble before God and to one’s always being ready to help the needy.

·         In the story of Levi and of Zaccheus, Luke shows us that it is not impossible or too difficult for the rich to help the poor.  Also, this story of Zaccheus teaches that the rich should take the opportunity to give back to the poor, especially if their wealth is ill-gotten.

Church Documents on Social Justice:

NCDP 305 (National Catechetical Directory of the Philippines):  While faithful to her basic primary mission of evangelization, the Church never dissociates herself from the temporal problems of her members.

·         She remains close to the poor and the suffering.

·         She longs for justice and peace, and she concerns herself with the concrete needs of the faithful.

·         It is thus, the church’s spiritual mission that makes the Church concern herself with concrete reality of daily life and make everyone realize that this world willed by God is a world of justice.

NCDP 312:  Justice remains the first demand of love.  It is the practical expression of love in a finite individualistic notation of “charity”.

·         The poor should not be exploited by the rich and those who are in power

Civil Law on Social Justice:

THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

ARTICLE XIII

SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Section 1. The Congress shall give highest priority to the enactment of measures that protect and enhance the right of all the people to human dignity, reduce social, economic, and political inequalities, and remove cultural inequities by equitably diffusing wealth and political power for the common good.

To this end, the State shall regulate the acquisition, ownership, use, and disposition of property and its increments.

Section 2. The promotion of social justice shall include the commitment to create economic opportunities based on freedom of initiative and self-reliance.

Catholic Social Teaching
and the Key Themes as the Church Response to Society
CHURCH SOCIAL TEACHINGS

·         CST is the body of social principles and moral teaching articulated in the papal, conciliar and other official documents issued in the late 19th century and deals with the economic, political and social order.

·         Founded in the Old and New Testaments, traditional, philosophical and theological teachings of the Church.

·         What is an encyclical?

An encyclical is a formal pastoral letter written by or in collaboration with the pope.

Encyclicals focus on timely teachings on matters of faith and morals.

They are the usual means by which the pope exercises teaching authority as the chief pastor and teacher of the whole Church.

Catholics are usually obliged to obey the moral and theological content of all encyclicals. Source: http://www.faithfirst.com

Catholic Social Teaching 1891-1991

Year	Latin title and the Pope Promulgator	English Translation
1891	Rerum  Novarum (Leo XIII)	(Condition of Labour)
1931	Quadragesimo Anno (Pius XI)	(Reconstruction of the Social Order)
1961	Mater et Magistra (John XXIII)	(Mother & Teacher - Christianity &                                             Social Progress)
1963	Pacem in Terris (John XXIII)	(Peace on Earth)
1965	Gaudium et Spes (Vatican II)	(Church in the Modern World)
1967	Populorum Progressio (Paul VI)	(Progress/Development of Peoples)
1971	Octegesima Adveniens (Paul VI)	(Call to Action)
1971	*Justice in the World (Synod of Bishops)
1975	Evangelii Nuntiandi (Paul VI)	(Evangelization in the Modern World)
1981	Laborem Exercens (John Paul II)	(On Human Work)
1987	Solicitudo Rei Socialis (John Paul II)	(Social Concerns of the Church)
1989	*Peace with God the Creator (John Paul II)
1990	Redemptoris Missio (John Paul II)	(Missionary Activity of the Church)
1991	Centesimus Annus ( John Paul II)	(One Hundred Years)

                                                           

Catholic Social Teaching
Summary of Key Encyclicals and Documents

Rerum Novarum: On the Condition of Labour (Leo XIII, 1891)

Lays out rights and responsibilities of capital and labour

Upholds the right to private property

Condemns atheistic communism, affirms dignity of work

Calls for the protection of the weak and the poor through the pursuit of justice

Quadragesimo Anno: On Reconstructing the Social Order (Pius XI, 1931)

Condemns the effects of greed and concentrated political and economic power

Proposes social organisation be based on principle of subsidiarity

Pacem in Terris: Peace on Earth (John XXIII, 1963)

Focus on human rights as basis for peace

Calls for disarmament

States need for world-wide institution to promote and safeguard universal common good

Gaudium et Spes: Church in the Modern World (1965)

Recognition that church immersed in the world

Condemns poverty

Warns about threat of nuclear war

Build structures to uphold justice and peace

Populorum Progressio: On the Development of Peoples (Paul VI, 1967)

Focuses on human development – “the new name for peace”

Condemns situations contributing to global poverty

Calls for new international organisations and agreements to promote justice and peace

Octogesima Adveniens: An Apostolic Letter: A Call to Action (Paul VI, 1971)

Calls for political response to economic injustice

Develops role of local churches in response to unjust situations

Participation in social and political reforms

Justice in the World (Synod of Bishops, 1971)

“Action for justice” key dimension of preaching the gospel

Evangelii Nuntiandi: Evangelisation in the Modern World (Paul VI, 1975)

Links work of doing  justice with evangelisation

Gospel seen as liberation from oppressive cultures

Laborum Exercens: On Human Work (John Paul II, 1981)

Affirms dignity of work and of worker

Affirms rights of labour

Calls for workplace justice

Meaning of work can be understood if dignity of labor is its underlying premise or principle

Sollicitudo Rei Socialis:  The Social Concerns of the Church (John Paul II, 1987)

“Option for the poor” as a central tenet of Church teaching

develops notions of ‘solidarity’, ‘structures of sin’ and ‘social mortgage on property’

Suggests resources for arms race be used to alleviate human misery

Nature must be considered in development, leading humanity to the fullness of being.

Peace with God the Creator, Peace with Creation: Pastoral Letter (John Paul II, 1990)

Ecological crisis - moral crisis facing humanity

Respect for nature and ecological responsibility - key tenet of faith

Integrity of creation to be upheld

Ecological education - nurture new global solidarity including nature

Key Principles of Catholic Teaching

1.         Human Dignity
Human beings are created in the image of God and, therefore, are endowed with dignity. This inherent dignity carries with it certain basic rights and responsibilities which are exercised within a social framework.

2.         The Common Good
While the dignity of the human person is affirmed, individuals live in common with others and the rights of individuals must be balanced with the wider common good of all. The rights and needs of others must be always respected.

3.         The Principle of Solidarity

Human beings are social by nature and do not exist merely as individuals. When considering the human community it must be remembered that it consists of individuals and social elements.

4.         The Principle of Subsidiarity

Recognises that society is based on collectives or communities of people ranging from small groups or families. This principle affirms that a higher level community should not interfere in the life of a community at a lower level of social organisation.

5.         The Purpose of the Social Order

The social order must uphold the dignity of the human person.

6.         The Purpose of Government

The purpose of government is the promotion of the common good. Governments are required to actively participate in society to promote and ensure social justice and equity.

7.         The Principle of Participation

Individuals and groups must be enabled to participate in society.

8.         The Universal Purpose of Goods

The world’s goods are meant for all. Although the Church upholds the right to private property this is subordinate to the right to common use and the overall common good. There is a social mortgage on private property.

 9.        The Option for the Poor

This refers to seeing the world through the eyes of the poor and standing with the poor in solidarity. This should lead to action for justice with and on behalf of those who are poor and marginalised.

Most Recent Encyclicals by Pope Benedict XVI

Deus Caritas Est

·        
In this encyclical, Benedict reflects on the concepts of eros, agape, and logos, and their relationship with the teachings of Jesus.

·         --Eros and agape are two of the various Greek words for love, each of which has a slightly different shade of meaning:

·         agape is descending, oblative (or that which sacrifices type of love) in which one gives of oneself to another;

·         eros is ascending, possessive love which seeks to receive from another.

·         Logos is often translated into English as "word", but can also mean thought, speech, reason, principle, standard, or logic, among other things.

--The document explains that eros and agape are both inherently good

--but eros risks being downgraded to mere sex if it is not balanced by an element of spiritual Christianity. The opinion that eros is inherently good follows a school of thought in the Catholic Church known as the "Caritas tradition"

--But for Anders Nygren, a Lutheran bishop, in his mid-20th century book Eros and Agape, agape is the only truly Christian kind of love, and that eros is an expression of the individual's desires and turns us away from God.

Spe Salvi (Latin "SPE SALVI facti sumus”—in hope we were saved, is from Rom 8:24.) ---

·         is an encyclical letter by Pope Benedict XVI promulgated on November 30, 2007 about the theological virtue of hope.

·         ---The title comes from St. Paul's letter to the Romans. This is Benedict's second encyclical, following the 2005 document Deus Caritas Est, meaning "God is Love."

·         In this second encyclical, pope Benedict tried to make a link between these two Christian concepts to the theological virtue of faith by analyzing the Greek and Latin translation
Benedict traces here the relationship between the Christian concept of hope and redemption.

·         Benedict relates the story of Josephine Bakhita as an example of the contrast between a prior, pagan way of life and the new "hopeful" Christian life. Josephine, an African saint who lived her early life as a slave, converted to Catholicism after finding "the great hope" which had "redeemed" her. She spent the rest of her life as a nun, preaching throughout Italy and was canonized in 2000.

Caritas in Veritate (Latin: "Charity in Truth")

·         is the third encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI and his first social encyclical. It was signed on June 29, 2009, and was published on July 7, 2009.

·         --The encyclical is concerned with the problems of global development and progress towards the common good of all peoples.

·         --Argues that both Love and Truth are essential elements of an effective response.

·         --The work is addressed to all strata of global society – there are specific points aimed at political leaders, business leaders, religious leaders, financiers and aid agencies but the work as a whole is also addressed to all people of good will.

Online sources/references: please see De La Salle Notes and Homework Zobel website

ACHIEVERS IN CL QUIZ 1

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
THESE ARE THE STUDENTS
WHO GOT HIGH SCORES IN
Christian Living QUIZ 1

SENIOR-E

Camille Bisuna-14
Glynis Buzon-14
Danielle Villanueva -13
Anton Cruz-13
Kristine Luntok-13
Matthew Limlengco-13
Sunny Yang-13
Clarabelle Reyes-13
Patricia Joy Orteza-13
Luigi Dy-13

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
THESE ARE THE STUDENTS
WHO GOT HIGH SCORES IN
Christian Living QUIZ 1

SENIOR-A
Christelle Francisco—14
Amanda Garcia—14
Clark Cruz—13
Samantha Kim—13
Maria Gabriela—13
Fernando Magtibay—13
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Helpful and Effective Tips in Passing the DLSUCET

Helpful and Effective Tips in Passing the DLSUCET
By: Cloyd Uyson
It’s my fifth year now of teaching here in De La Salle Santiago Zobel School, and I found out how a lot of my students really wanted to study or get accepted at De La Salle University. Indeed, this October 17, Sunday, is a red-letter date for the majority of DLSZobel students who will be taking their make or break College entrance test, the DLSUCET exam. For most of us teachers, we support our dear students in this important exam by not giving them projects and homeworks prior to the said examination day.
These students of ours do take the preparation phase of taking the said test very seriously. Their parents send them to review centers or they hire tutors who will enhance their mathematical, scientific and English skills. The school on the other hand gives summer review programs and remedial review classes in Mathematics, Science and English.
In short, reviewing is the key to a greater chance of passing the DLSUCET! As Edgar Dale once wrote in his famous Core of Experience Theory, and I quote: “Why Review? Review because research shows that people retain 10% of what they hear, 30% of what they read, 30% of what they see and 90% of what they do.”
Back to the DLSUCET Test, Personally I am wondering what could be the exact pointers which will appear in the actual test. But since it is highly confidential, we can but give our students the basic rules and tips in taking a college entrace exam and getting a higher chance of passing such test.
Here are some of the basic tips from my former students who made it to DLSU Manila which I gathered from my four years of teaching here at De La Salle Santiago Zobel School. These former DLSZ students of mine either by chance visited our school and I grabbed the oppurtunity in asking them to spontaneously share to their younger former schoolmates some practical tips why they made it to DLSU Taft, to ADMU or UP. It’s a sort of a joyous “pay it forward” experience for these nice alumni.
Here then are the random things they shared in view of preparing and taking the DLSUCET:
1. Be intellectually prepared. There is nothing else which can beat intellectual preparation before taking any university entrance exam, most especially the DLSUCET. You must be serious in attending your review classes either in school or in any review center.
2. Do not just memorize. Instead, understand and do internalize the basic concepts in the major subjects namely science, math and English. Memorizing will bring you far but once you forget just a concept, you might get a mental blockout. Understanding and taking or viewing things in a larger perspective will make a difference and will definitely bring a better result.
3. Analyze each item very carefully. Reason out. Remember your philosophy days. Scrutinize each question with the end in mind, namely getting the best if not the correct answer. If the question seems too hard, leave it, move to the next item and go back to it after finishing the entire test.
4. Compared to ACET and UPCAT, time pressure is not a problem with DLSUCET. Hence, you can review your answers and change your answers to those items which you are not really very sure.
5. According to a bright freshman alumnus of DLSZ, there was no essay during their DLSUCET last year. They were just asked to fill in the blanks with the best word or phrase in order to make the statement grammatically correct and the sentence complete. Supply those blanks with short, concise, grammatically correct word, phrase or phrases. Use your common sense and vocabulary skills.
6. Just in case there will be an essay this year here is one important tip: Read up on current events or at least be aware of the most recent issues in our country, in politics, education, the Church and other relevant matters that deals with our country.
7. According to another intelligent alumnus, with DLSUCET, compared to ACET and UPCAT, Math items were not that difficult nor tricky. You just have to maintain your focus and presence of mind. Be precise and certain with the formulae. With
Physics, do study and master the graphs. There will be a lot of them in the test. Reading was tough. They were too long and hard!
8. As of last year’s DLSUCET test, they were told by their upper schoolmates who took the said test that just in case you are not so sure with the answer among the choices, most likely, the answer is letter C! Well, it’s ultimately up to you if you will follow this advice. But I suggest, that you better follow your first instinct. If you think it’s not letter C, then by all means choose the best answer!
9. Let’s talk about the more practical part: Basically, the DLSUCET usually include the following type of tests in view of language proficiency: vocabulary, identifying errors, verbal analogy, sentence completion, paragraph and sentence connection and reading comprehension.
a. These are the tips in answering effectively this language proficiency test:
i. Read the sentence to yourself, say it loud in your mind and trust your ears or intuition for grammar. Recall the similarities of such statements in your English lessons before.
ii. Good grammar is usually concise.
iii. Read in order to succeed. Comprehend each sentence.
iv. Familiarize yourself with basic or commor analogy patterns.
b. Answering your DLSUCET Math Test:
i. Be conscious of time, but do not panic. Be calm.
ii. Scan all the items of the test for you to get a bird’s eye view or a complete/wholistic perspective of what you are going to answer.
iii. Pace yourself well. Manage your time wisely. Do not spend it all in answering the hard items. The more items you cover and answer the better.
iv. Keep your pencil moving in order for your brain to work well. Have a hard focus in each item. Do not be too nervous or to complacent noe excited. You will get distracted otherwise.
v. Draw diagrams in your scratch paper.
vi. Visualize all the formulae which were taught to you in your Math classes and review classes. Be precise with them.
vii. Eliminate choices. Choose the best answer.
viii. Back-solve problem and concentrate well.
c. Answering DLSUCET Science Test:
i. Keep track of the time limit yet answer very calmly
ii. Have an overview of the entire coverage of the test through scanning it.
iii. Have a dynamic pace in answering.
iv. If your mind tells you that this is the answer to this item and such answer is indeed among the choices, most likely, that is the correct answer. Then choose it!
v. Be conscious of all the given tables, data and graphs.
vi. Solve each problem one at a time in your mind. Again, do the golden rule: “Never Panic”!
vii. Do watch out for correlations or relationships between quantities and other variables that are found in the items.
viii. Do review your answers.
ix. You may change answers by all means if you think it’s needed and necessary.
d. Answering the Reading Comprehension part of the DLSUCET:
i. Scan and skim questions for you to get an overview.
ii. Manage your time wisely through proper pacing.
iii. Read each passage in order to understand the sentence structures.
iv. Work first with familiar passages rather than the unfamiliar ones.
v. You must base your answers on each passages only.
vi. Be conscious when to move to the next item or reading.
The Day before the Big Day
Reminders from the Guidance Office: Bring the following on the Exam day:
1. Exam permit
2. Lead Pencil (#1 or #2 only)
3. School ID
4. Snacks (Canteens inside the campus are closed on Sundays!)
Take the time to get your stuff in order on the day before the exam. Make sure your exam permit (Don’t leave home without it!) and your school identification are within easy reach. Prepare your pen, pencil, sharpener and eraser, as you cannot pass what you cannot write on.
You may also wish to bring a jacket, a sweater, or something that can keep you warm. There’s always a chance that you’ll get assigned to some super cool room. Believe me, freezing during an exam does not improve your chances of passing it one bit. Finally, remember to pack some brain food (fruits, veggies, nuts, tuna etc.) and water for refueling purposes, as well as some medicine and tissue. Now this is not to suggest that the DLSUCET will make you sick, but you’ll never know…Bring extra sandwiches in case you feel hungry during or after the test. Please do not bring sweets, chocolates or candies since this will distract you mind in eating such goodies!
The Big Day
Get a good night’s sleep before the big day so that your mental powers will function at their peak. Fill your gasoline tank (read: your stomach) with fuel in the morning so that your brain can think properly. Offer your daily libation (i.e. visit the comfy room) before hand. Most importantly, pray before the exam. Divine guidance is a must! Copy this very powerful prayer which I learned from the wisemen and sages of old:
The Prayer Of Jabez!
“Lord, grant that you may bless me, and bless me indeed! Increase my territorries and keep me away from evil amen! Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, Amen
Likewise, let’s not forget to implore the help of our Lady, The Blessed Virgin Mary, Jesus’Mother and our Mother too to bless you all on Sunday as you take your said test.
Leave early enough so that you can get there at least thirty minutes or even an hour before the exam, then take the time to relax and clear your mind. Do some yoga or meditation to calm yourself down and to give yourself that feeling of empowerment.
After The Exam
Eureka!!!!It’s Finished!!!!You’ve done your best! Now pray, relax, and chill out.
I’ll leave you with this bit of encouragement: it is said that De La Salle University actually has more slots for enrollees than other schools (and they kind of prioritize students of their High school Department, yes, De La Salle Santiago Zobel School, your school, our beloved school!!!!) mainly Ateneo and UP, so there’s a pretty good default chance that you’ll make it. If you’ve done your best, believe that you will, and the universe will move according to your beliefs. You are a Lasallian after all, a person with wholistic formation, EXCELLENCE personified!:-)