4. Charity is the act of giving
voluntary and sincere help to others
who are in need. Acts of charity may
take different forms depending on who
needs help.
5. The help can be the provision of
money, materials, time, or other non-
material help. Some may need food
and shelter; others, advice and
companionship.
6. When we give from the heart, we
are blessed by God. Being charitable
helps not only the receiver but the giver
as well. Remember that it is important
to share what we have. It brings us joy
and inner peace.
7. Acts of Charity
When we feel for other people and
see the need to offer help in any way,
we are being sympathetic. When we
actually give help to others, we are
being charitable.
8. There are many ways by which we
can show acts of charity. The
following are examples of being
charitable.
1. Feeding the hungry
2. Giving drink to the thirsty
3. Clothing the naked
4. Providing shelter to the homeless
9. 5. Visiting the sick
6. Visiting the imprisoned
7.Burying the dead
10. Activity
Read each sentence below. Write Yes on the
line if the sentence expresses caring and No if
it does not.
_______1. I refuse to help in community
activities.
_______2. I turn up the radio’s full volume
without regard for my neighbors.
11. _________3. I laugh at dirty-looking children
_________4. I actively take part in community
activities
_________5. I donate toys and books I have
outgrown
_________6. I maintain the cleanliness of our
community
12. _________7. I pick flowers in our neighbor’s
garden without asking without asking
permission
_________8. I choose the people I want help
_________9. I volunteer in feeding programs
_________10. I hurt my pet
13. Assignment in Values Education
Write down on how can you show acts
of charity in the given situations.
1. You see a pregnant woman riding on the
train. Nobody offered her a seat.
2. The youth organization of your church is
soliciting donations for their outreach
project.
