My Dearest Students,

Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your journey. Teaching you has been a blessing.
Your openness to learning—not just of lessons, but of life—has given me hope for a brighter,
more humane world..

As you step forward in life, I pray that you become moral individuals guided by the light of truth,
the clarity of conscience, and the strength of virtue. May you embody prudence, making wise
choices with discernment and care. May fortitude strengthen you when challenges arise, and
temperance keep your desires balanced and your hearts at peace. May justice guide your
every decision, ensuring that you always seek what is right, not just for yourselves, but for others
too.

Nurture your relationship with God, your ultimate guide and source of life. In moments of silence
or uncertainty, seek Him. Let your faith be your compass, your hope a flame that never dies,
and your love—deep and authentic—reflect His love for all creation. In everything you do,
remember that true greatness is not found in power or praise, but in your ability to love and
serve selflessly.

Be patient with yourselves. Growth is not always loud or visible, it often comes quietly, in the
pauses, the stumbles, the trying again. Understand your strengths and limitations, and let
compassion, not comparison, shape how you see yourself. You are a work in progress, and that is
perfectly okay.

Be loving—to your friends, to your families, and to those who challenge you. Love not only with
words, but with your time, your presence, your forgiveness. Be the kind of friend who listens, the
kind of sibling who uplifts, the kind of child who honors their family with integrity and grace. Yet,
also learn to love from a distance when necessary. When faced with toxic relationships whether
with friends, family members, classmates, or acquaintances—respond not with hate or
bitterness, but with firm boundaries, understanding, and self-respect. Forgive, but protect your
peace. You are not unkind for walking away from what harms your well-being.

In your pursuit of a meaningful life, I also urge you to embrace your role as stewards
of creation. The Earth, our common home, is crying out—not just through the
changing climate or the loss of biodiversity, but through the silent suffering of the
poor and vulnerable most affected by environmental degradation. Sustainable
development isn’t just a global goal—it is a moral calling. Every act of care, every
decision made with the environment in mind, becomes a form of love, of justice, and
of responsibility. Walk gently upon the Earth. Live simply that others may simply live.
Let your choices reflect not only ambition, but compassion—for future generations, for
communities far and near, and for all living beings who share this home with us.

Lastly, I humbly ask for your forgiveness. If there are moments I failed to reach you, if I
unintentionally caused hurt, or if my own shortcomings as a teacher ever made you feel unseen
—I am truly sorry. Please know it was never my intention. You have all taught me as much as I
have tried to teach you.

Remember always that you are not alone. You walk with virtues that empower you, with people
who care for you, and with a God who never abandons you. Live with faith, walk with hope, and
act always in love.

With all my prayers and deepest gratitude,

Ma’am Giselle
Please take a moment to go through everything included.

COMPREHENSIVE:

I. CICM Mission and Identity

 The truth about our ecosystem is the interconnectedness of

things.
 The role given by God to man in relation to all creation is to be
stewards and agents of goodness for all God's creation.
 The motto "Cor Unum et Anima Una" reflects CICM life by fostering
unity by embracing differences for a shared mission.
 The poor contribute to CICM’s mission by revealing wonders in
God’s plan.
 The CICM missionary community is characterized by a multicultural
brotherhood.
 The primary mission of CICM missionaries is to bring the Good News
where it is most needed.
 CICM’s approach to first evangelization is guided by moving on once
communities become self-sustaining.
 CICM missionaries work by respecting freedom and engaging in
life dialogue with all religions.
 From CICM’s work in frontier areas, we learn that they go to places
where people need the Gospel most.
 The main mission of CICM missionaries is to build the Kingdom of
God by living in solidarity in addressing human suffering.
 The mission is universal because we are called to participate in the
universal call to love and serve.
 CICM emphasizes a job-filled, prophetic witness to Christ’s
mission, and a spirit of pioneering venture.
 CICM's commitment to multiculturality emphasizes embracing and
respecting cultural differences to unite people as a universal
family.

II. Laudato Si and Ecology

 Laudato Si identifies human greed and consumerism as the root

cause of environmental degradation.
 Laudato Si teaches that humanity is stewards of creation and
must protect it.
 The vision of integral ecology in Laudato Si is that social,
environmental, and economic issues are interconnected.
 The guiding moral principle in Laudato Si is the common good.
 A public policy analyst can apply Laudato Si by drafting laws for
ecological justice and care for the marginalized.
 Educators help students internalize Laudato Si values by facilitating
reflective dialogues and environmental stewardship activities.
  A local government can respond to Laudato Si's call for ecological
conversion by enacting ordinances promoting sustainable
practices and ecological education.

III. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

 The primary aim of ESD is to enable learners to make informed

decisions for environmental integrity.
 ESD considers future generations by fostering responsibility for
future generations.
 University faculty can promote ESD by embedding sustainability
lessons into real-life problem-solving.
 Schools can integrate ESD into leadership training by focusing on
ecological ethics and social change.
 Teachers can apply SD principles in disaster-prone areas by engaging
learners in local risk mapping and disaster-resilience
initiatives.
 Administrators champion SD education by embedding sustainability
in institutional policies.
 CFED and DepEd can scale ESD nationally by mandating integration
of sustainability in the curriculum.
 The true nature of SDGs is that education, health, climate action,
and justice are interconnected.
 To support SDGs on health and well-being, institutions must ensure
access to affordable, quality health services.
 Educators promote Climate Action by leading community-based
mitigation and adaptation education programs.
 A university advances innovation through research by encouraging
interdisciplinary research on sustainable development.
 CFED subjects contribute to gender equality in rural areas by
empowering women through education and advocacy for equal
rights.

IV. Faith and Social Involvement

 Participating in a charity drive reflects justice and God's kingdom by

serving others because it brings hope, fairness, and joy to
those who are suffering.
 According to Jesus’ mission, the central Good News is liberation from
oppression and sin, and the gift of salvation.

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 Laudato Si’ (2015) is an encyclical by Pope Francis that calls for
ecological conversion, environmental stewardship, and care for our
common home. It critiques consumerism and irresponsible
development, linking environmental and social justice.
  Purpose of Laudato Si’: To promote integral ecology—a holistic
view connecting environmental, social, cultural, and spiritual concerns
for the sustainability of all life on Earth.
 Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is an approach to
learning that empowers people to make responsible decisions to
ensure environmental integrity, economic viability, and a just society
for present and future generations.
 Purpose of ESD: To develop critical thinking, values, and skills
needed to promote sustainability and help learners actively participate
in transforming the world for a better future.

SUMMARIZED:

CREATION, STEWARDSHIP, AND THE MISSION OF CICM

 Our ecosystem is characterized by the interconnectedness of things.

 God's role for man is to be stewards and agents of goodness for all
God's creation.
 The motto "Cor Unum et Anima Una" reflects the CICM missionaries’
ideal lifestyle as it fosters unity by embracing differences for a shared
mission.
 The poor contribute to CICM's mission by revealing wonders in
God's plan.
 A defining trait of the CICM missionary community is its
multicultural brotherhood.
 The primary mission of CICM missionaries is to bring the Good
News where it is most needed.
 The principle guiding CICM’s first evangelization is moving on
once communities become self-sustaining.
 CICM missionaries today show their modern approach by respecting
freedom and engaging in life dialogue with all religions.
 CICM's work in frontier areas teaches us that they go to places where
people need the Gospel most.

VALUES, MISSION, AND PARTICIPATION

 Participating in a charity drive by serving others because it brings

hope, fairness, and joy reflects justice, service, and building God’s
kingdom.
 The main mission of CICM missionaries is to build the Kingdom of
God by living in solidarity in addressing human suffering.
 The mission is universal because we are called to participate in the
universal call to love and serve.
 According to Jesus' mission, the central theme of the Good News is
liberation from oppression and sin, and the gift of salvation.
 The CICM missionary character emphasizes a prophetic witness to
Christ's mission and a spirit of pioneering venture.
 CICM's commitment to multiculturality emphasizes embracing and
respecting cultural differences to unite people as a universal family.

LAUDATO SI’ AND INTEGRAL ECOLOGY

  Laudato Si’ emphasizes that the root cause of environmental
degradation is human greed and consumerism.
 According to Laudato Si’, humanity is steward of creation and
must protect it.
 The concept of integral ecology in Laudato Si’ reflects that social,
environmental, and economic issues are interconnected.
 The principle guiding moral reflection in Laudato Si’ is the
common good.
 A public policy analyst can integrate Laudato Si’ into climate
legislation by drafting laws for ecological justice and care for the
marginalized

EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ESD)

 Educators help students internalize Laudato Si’ by facilitating

reflective dialogues and environmental stewardship activities.
 A local government can implement ecological conversion by
enacting ordinances promoting sustainable practices and ecological
education.
 The primary aim of ESD is to enable learners to make informed
decisions for environmental integrity.
 ESD approaches the concept of future generations by fostering
responsibility for them.
 University faculty can integrate ESD by embedding sustainability
lessons into real-life problem-solving.
 Schools can integrate ESD values in leadership training by
focusing on ecological ethics and social change.
 A teacher can apply SD principles in disaster-prone communities
by engaging learners in local risk mapping and disaster-resilience
initiatives.
 Administrators can champion ESD by aligning institutional policies
with sustainable development and student participation.
 CFED and DepEd can scale ESD nationally by mandating the
integration of sustainability in the curriculum.
 The true nature of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is
that education, health, climate action, and justice are interconnected.
 Institutions can support the SDG on Good Health and Well-Being
by ensuring access to affordable, quality health services.
 Educators promote Climate Action by leading community-based
mitigation and adaptation education programs.
 A university can advance Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
by encouraging interdisciplinary research on sustainable development.
 CFED subjects can contribute to Gender Equality in rural areas by
empowering women through education and advocacy for equal rights.