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The Effect of Praying the Act of Consecration to the Holy Family to the Selected Filipino Catholic Students in Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
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Abstract
The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of praying the Act of Consecration to the Blessed Trinity to Filipino Catholic students in Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila for one month. A qualitative research design was used, with 13 students chosen from a class consisting of 57 students. The results showed that praying the Act of Consecration to the Holy Family positively impacted students' relationships with the Virgin Mary. The study also highlighted the importance of inclusivity, understanding religious practices, and helping Filipino families develop prayer habits.
Keywords
Act of Consecration, Inclusivity, Prayer, Virgin Mary, Understanding Religious Practices.
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How to cite this paper
@article{1705539,
author = {Bernardo Ramos},
title = {The Effect of Praying the Act of Consecration to the Holy Family to the Selected Filipino Catholic Students in Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2024},
volume = {7},
number = {8},
pages = {332-350},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1705539.pdf},
abstract = {The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of praying the Act of Consecration to the Blessed Trinity to Filipino Catholic students in Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila for one month. A qualitative research design was used, with 13 students chosen from a class consisting of 57 students. The results showed that praying the Act of Consecration to the Holy Family positively impacted students' relationships with the Virgin Mary. The study also highlighted the importance of inclusivity, understanding religious practices, and helping Filipino families develop prayer habits.},
keywords = {Act of Consecration, Inclusivity, Prayer, Virgin Mary, Understanding Religious Practices.},
month = {February},
}