1. UPHS Opening Prayer
By: Dr Jose G. Tamayo-Founder
God our Father, may everything we do begin
with your inspiration and continue with your
saving help.
Let your acquisition of knowledge will find its
origin in You and though You attain wisdom.
Lord pour out on us the spirit of understanding,
truth and peace. Help us to strive with all our
hearts to know what is pleasing to You . When
we know Your will, make us determined to do it.
Amen.

2. The University of Perpetual Help System is an
educational institution that commits itself to
the ideals of teaching, community service and
research. It acknowledges its role not only in
nation building but also towards the full
development of the Filipino youth both as
leader of the nation or the community and as
a versatile and dynamic person committed to
national development and the achievement
of the highest quality of life.

3. University believes that character building
is the backbone of nation building and for
the country to become progressive, it has
to provide learning opportunities for
maximum development of the learners in
the intellectual, psychological, physical,
socio-economic, cultural, aesthetic, moral
and spiritual aspects of life.

4. Since Filipino society today is exposed to a variety of
experiences and situations that lead to conflicting
moral values and decisions, UPHS sees the great need
for a program that will address and seek to resolve
these conflicts to enable the learners to be guided and
to make decisions that conform to general accepted
moral, cultural, and socio-economic values and
Christian principles. Thus, the Filipino Christian Living
(FCL) of the University of Perpetual Help System is
conceptualized and prepared for all Perpetualites that
they may learn, imbibe and live the life of a true
Perpetualite.

5. The Filipino Christian Living Program is Filipino in
context, Christian in character and Catholic in
doctrine. It aims to educate the Perpetualites in
the Catholic faith that they may open their hearts
and minds and prepare to follow the life of Christ
through understanding the sources of faith;
educating them in the basic principles and
practices in Christian Morality; and developing in
them a devotion for prayer and active participation
in the liturgy of the Catholic Church.

6. This is an integrated and systematic education program in the
Faith that is rooted in Filipino socio-cultural and traditions, in
the knowledge of the Word of God, the celebration of faith in
the Sacraments and the profession of faith in daily life. It is
geared towards the realization of attitudes and skills on the
eight core values as our foundation and matrix of the
Perpetualite. These eight core values are: Love of God; Love of
Self; Family and Neighbor and Love of Country; and Good
Governance; Academic and Professional Excellence, Health and
Ecological Consciousness; Filipino Christian Leadership; Peace
and Global Solidarity; the Perpetualite and UPHS; and the
Celebration of Life according to the Catholic Doctrine.
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7. Activities in the program are designed to enable the
Perpetualites to know strengthen and enrich the
"knowledge of truth" with the corresponding "doing of
truth" in a ladder type of the formation across levels,
so that the Perpetualites comprehend, analyze,
synthesize and evaluate attitudes and moral values and
are able to do a valuing process embodying the
mission, vision, philosophy and objectives of the
University in the formation of a true Perpetualite - a
committed leader to serve others

8. Class introduction-Introduce the Professor to the students and the students to their
respective classmates in order to build the classroom relationship.
Grading System-divided into 2:
A. Class Standing: 40% Quizzes
20% Recitation/class Participation
20% Research/Project
10% Assignment
10% Character/attendance
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100%
B. Computed grade = 2x Class Standing + Major Exam
(Prelim, Midterm, Final)
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Prelim = 20%
Midterm = 20%
Final = 60%
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100%

10. A.The Cross
1.The Cross stands for Filipino Christian Living as Christ-
centered. The life of Christ as spelled out in the Gospels is
the life that we want to emulate.
2.The four corners of the cross represent the four pillars of
Filipino Christian Living, namely: CHRISTIAN IN LIVING,
CATHOLIC IN DOCTRINE, FILIPINO IN CHARACTER and
PERPETUALITE IN VIRTUE. These principles serve as
the basic foundations of the course. They will also provide
the basis for evaluation whether the course objectives have
been achieved.
3.The vertical beam of the cross stands for the relationship
between God and the Perpetualite. FCL should, therefore,
be Christian in Living and Catholic in Doctrine.
4.The horizontal beam of the cross stands for the
relationship between the Perpetualite and others: persons
and the environment. FCL should, therefore, be Filipino in
Character and Perpetualite in Virtue.

11. The Equilateral Triangle
The equilateral triangle stands for the Trinity. The Filipino Christian Living is
Trinitarian. It is grounded in its belief in God the Father, God the Son and God
the Holy Spirit.
The equilateral triangle also stands for the Holy Family. One of the
cornerstones of the Filipino Christian Living is the family. This is clearly
mirrored by the UPHS as a family institution. The UPHS is not only a family
corporation but treats each member as a member of the Family. Dr. Jose G.
Tamayo talks fondly of his family which consists not only of his twelve
biological children but also of his thirteenth child which is the University of
Perpetual Help System
The three equal right angles of the triangle stand for the three human
dimensions of the Perpetualite which FCL aims to address to bring about an
integral Perpetualite formation, namely: the HEAD, the HEART and the HAND.
The right angle pointing upwards reminds the Perpetualite that the prime
objective of FCL is to bring every Perpetualite to the knowledge, love and
service of God.
The two right angles on the side stand for the incarnational aspect of FCL. The
experience of God’s love serves as the driving force to love one’s neighbor.

12. The Circle
The circle stands for God, the Alpha and the
Omega, the center of our lives.
Inside the circle are the words: “CHARACTER
BUILDING IS NATION BUILDING”. This is the
core, the motto, the mission of FCL. The UPHS
strives to form Perpetualites who serve as
instruments for nation building marked with an
integral character. This is the brand of a true
Perpetualite.

13. The UPHS Logo
The UPHS Logo stands for the UPHS family
which includes the students, the faculty,
the non-teaching personnel, and the
administration.
The heart of the course is to form
individuals who are truly endowed with
the Perpetualite identity.

14. THE FCL PILLARS
1. Christian In Living
FCL is rooted in the life of Christ. Christ is the source, the reason
and the meaning of the life of a Perpetualite. A Perpetualite,
thus, adheres to the cross-spirituality.
FCL is incarnational. It is an encounter with Christ who brings
about redemption, empowerment, salvation and mission.
FCL is relational. It is an encounter not only with Christ but with
others. Such encounter brings about opportunities for self-
fulfillment and service to others.
FCL is communitarian. It aims to build a communion of persons
united and living according to the teachings of Christ.

15. Catholic In Doctrine
The founders, Dr. Jose and Dra. Josefina, were devout and active
members of the Roman Catholic Church. The founders
themselves account the success of the University from their
strong faith in Christ and in the Church.
The UPHS is Marian. The name of the University is taken from
the deep devotion of the founders to Our Mother of Perpetual
Help. This devotion turned out to be their mission: to
“perpetually help” individuals, communities and the country.
FCL is ecumenical. Though Catholic in doctrine, the University is
open to all kinds of faith. It respects and values their dynamism,
vibrancy and richness. As a non-sectarian institution, it enjoys
the privilege of being the home of persons who witness and
share their faith as one community of believers.

16. Perpetualite In Virtue
The main inspirations for the Perpetualite virtues are the
founders themselves: Dr. Jose and Dra. Josefina L. Tamayo.
During their sojourn on earth, they exemplified the real
Perpetualite identity.
The secondary inspirations for the Perpetualite virtues are the
twelve children. They are living witnesses to the Perpetualite
identity lived by their parents.
The goal of FCL is to form the students of the university to
exemplify the virtues of the founders and the twelve children
who are the true-blooded Perpetualites.
Virtues such as family-centeredness, service, love of fellowmen,
civic-mindedness, helpfulness, generosity, patriotism, discipline,
hope, respect for nature and love of God are some of the core
virtues of a Perpetualite.

17. Filipino In Character
-FCL takes pride in the Filipino as a people and as a nation. It is
for this reason that the UPHS wants to contribute to nation-
building through character-building.
-FCL aims to awaken the Filipino spirit among the students and
harness the good Filipino traits in them.
-FCL is inculturated. It aims to live Christ’s life in a Filipino way.
UPHS though Filipino also caters to international students. The
Filipino is not isolated but aims at communion and provides
service to foreign students.
-UPHS also takes pride in being a Filipino institution which
provides Filipino health education to foreign students in a
foreign country. The UPHS Learning Center in Los Angeles,
California, USA has been established in 2004.

18. THE DIMENSIONS or COMPONENTS OF INTEGRAL FORMATION
The Three H’s
The HEAD: FCL educates the intellect.
The cognitive domain involves knowledge and the
development of intellectual skills. This includes the recall or
recognition of specific facts, procedural patterns, and
concepts that serve in the development of intellectual
abilities and skills. A Perpetualite is expected to know the
basic concepts of FCL.
The formation of the HEAD also refers to the categories such
as Knowledge, Cognition, Mind, Self-discovery, Doctrine,
Education and Prophetic Character

19. THE DIMENSIONS or COMPONENTS OF INTEGRAL FORMATION
The Three H’s
The HEART: FCL inspires the heart.
This domain includes the manner in which we deal with
things emotionally, such as feelings, values, appreciation,
enthusiasms, motivations, and attitudes. A Perpetualite is
expected to bring his knowledge to the level of the heart.
He/she is able to defend and stand for what he/she believes.
The formation of the HEART also refers to the categories such
as Attitudes, Affection, Soul, Intimacy, Personal Integration,
Worship and Priestly Character

20. THE DIMENSIONS or COMPONENTS OF INTEGRAL FORMATION
The Three H’s
The HAND: FCL moves to action.
The psychomotor domain includes physical movement,
coordination, and use of the motor-skill areas. Development
of these skills requires practice and is measured in terms of
speed, precision, distance, procedures, or techniques in
execution. A Perpetualite is able to apply his knowledge and
beliefs to everyday living. His/her acquired knowledge will be
in vain if it does not manifest in the day to day life of a
Perpetualite. Knowledge gained should be expressed in
concrete actions.
The formation of the HAND also refers to the categories such
as Skills, Motor, Body, Service, Pastoral Training, Service and
Kingly Character.

21. Conclusion
The balance of the development of these
three components (head, heart and hand),
is essential to the holistic and integral
Perpetualite formation, in preparation for
their profession as Helpers of God. This is
really the foundation of living our life as
God’s design.

22. THE ICON OF OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP
Look at the copy of the picture. Frightened by the vision of
two angels showing Him the `instruments of the Passion, the
Christ Child has run to His Mother, almost losing, in His haste,
one of the tiny sandals. Mary holds Him in her arms
reassuringly, lovingly. But notice her eyes. They look not at
Jesus, but at us. Is this not a touch of genius? How better
express Our Lady's plea to us to avoid sin and love her Son?
Christ's little Hands, too, are pressed into Mary's as a
reminder to us that, just as on earth He placed Himself
entirely in her hands for protection, so now in Heaven He has
given into her hands all graces, to distribute to those who ask
Her. This is the principal message of the picture. A Byzantine
icon, however, it is replete with other symbols. Here are some
of them.