Proposals for the use of Scripture in Catholic Moral Education

Abstract

This paper examines the importance of Scripture in teaching Christian morality within Philippine religious education. It discusses how the sacred texts are predominantly used as introductory narratives to start a lesson, as historical sources of moral wisdom, and as bases or supports for teaching Christian moral obligations. An assessment of these approaches was made to evaluate their potential and limitations. Drawing on a review of Scripture as an inspired, symbolic, and religious text, this study proposes ways Scripture can be used and interpreted to enrich the teaching of Christian morality.