Marcela Agoncilio

WHO IS SHE?

Melchora Aquino

•One of those who courageously fought for our freedom from the Spaniards.•Her body is buried in

Balintawak Quezon City•A place in Quezon City was

named after her.

• Best Female Newscaster• Anak TV Seal's Most Admired

Female Personalities for 2007 and 2008• She attended

St. Theresa's College, Quezon City for her elementary and secondary education

She said this,"For me Miss Universe is not about being able to speak a particular language,

it's about being able to influence and inspire other

people. No matter what language you have as long as you have the heart you can

inspire other people."Janine Tugonon

• She dedicated her life serving the people through leadership.• A disciplinarian and loving

ICM sister.• Like a grandmother for her

Theresian grand daughters.

•How did these women icons contribute for the welfare of their community?

•What is the common misunderstanding about women in the history of the Philippines?

•How did the people in the bible treat women?•What do you think is the perception of God about women?

Genesis 2:18, 22-24

What is the primary role of the

woman in the reading?

•What are her contributions to her community?•What do you like most in

her? Why?• If you are a City Mayor,

what pro-women program/s would you propose? Why?

Ruth is a short version of 'retut', ‘lovely friend’.

Miriam means 'prophetess' or 'lady'; the name points to

Miriam as the sister of the tribal leader.

Esther' means 'hidden': Esther's real identity as a

Jewess was hidden for many years.

All of these women of the Bible showed extraordinary bravery during a time when women were regarded as mere chattel with no rights and little respect. It is fitting that they should be recognized for their character and accomplishments in the book that is the Word of God.

•What are the different functions of women in our Church today?

•If you are given the chance to change the history of Filipino belief about women, what will that be? Why?

References:1. Christian Community Bible2. http://www.womeninthebible.net/3.https://www.google.com.ph/search?

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4. Theresian Knowledge