WELCOME TO THE BEST YEAR OF YOUR LIFE SO FAR!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Fri, 12/18 No class. Mass; no journal entry.

Thurs, 12/17 tied up Respect Life loose ends. No homework.

Wed, 12/16 took Advent test; read pages 102-105 in chapter 9.

Tues, 12/15 completed the review for tomorrow's test. Completed coloring the "O Antiphons."

Mon, 12/14 GET THE RESPECT LIFE RUBRIC SIGNED AND RETURN TOMORROW. Complete the middle section of the "O Antiphon" paper.

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Fri, 12/11 took Catholic IQ test on advent/Christmas; gave "O Antiphons" may do the part in the middle--due Wednesday. QUIZ MOVED TO WEDNESDAY.

Thurs, 12/10 went over Marian Feasts, infancy narratives to review for test on Monday.

Wed, 12/9 Mass; Journal entry--Feast of St. Juan Diego; Matthew 11:28-30.

Mon, 12/7 completed seminar reports; 8S complete the Seminar papers.

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Fri, 12/4 continued Seminar w/8W; both classes will conclude on Monday; pink sheets are to be completed by Monday. Mrs. Tang will be here Monday to finish the Confirmation interviews with 8W. Bake Sale next Friday with 8S.

Thurs, 12/3 presented Respect Life Research in a Padeia Seminar.

Wed, 12/2 went to Reconciliation--Journal entry re reflection on Reconciliation and Advent Resolution. Purple papers are due Monday.

Tues, 12/1 8S began giving their reports. Final paper due Thursday. 8W begins sharing Thursday. Paper due Friday.

Mon, 11/30 returned rough drafts, 8 S begin sharing in Seminar tomorrow. Final paper due Thursday.

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Tues, 11/24 changed the missals in church.

Mon, 11/23 went over the new liturgical year calendar; collected the rough drafts.

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Fri, 11/20 gave the symbolism of the advent wreath.

Thurs, 11/19 began writing research rough draft--typed by Monday. JOURNALS DUE TOMORROW.

8W BAKE SALE TOMORROW.

Wed, 11/18 Mass; Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter & Paul; Luke 19:11-28. JOURNALS DUE FRIDAY.

Tues, 11/17 took notes from articles for 1st source. Research the Church's position and put on note cards for Thursday.

Mon, 11/16 chose respect life topics; gave articles to begin taking notes.

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Fri, 11/13 talked about the 5th commandment; gave research topics. Choose one by Monday.

Thurs, 11/12 took Saint Test; begin reading about the 5th commandment, pages 90-93.

Wed, 11/11 Mass; Feast of St. Martin of Tours/Veteran's Day; Luke 20-25. Study for Saint test tomorrow.

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Thurs, 11/5 talked about Communion of Saints; gave steps for canonization. Test on Saints next Thursday.

Wed, 11/4 At Bishop McGuinness.

Tues. 11/3 Padeia Seminar. Quiz next week.

Mon, 11/2 began Padeia Seminar with Saint reports. No homework.

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Fri, 10/30 practice research papers for Monday's presentation.

Thurs, 10/29 returned published/rough draft of research paper for practice for Monday's presentation.

Wed, 10/28 Mass; Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude; Luke 6:12-16.

Tues, 10/27 Confirmation interviews.

Mon, 10/26 collected research paper. Took test on chapters 5,6, and 7.

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Fri, 10/23 FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH PAPER DUE MONDAY . (need rough draft, yellow sheets & bookmark).

Thurs, 10/22 corrected page 87 and worksheets for chapters 5 & 6. TEST ON CHAPTERS 5, 6 & 7 MONDAY.

Wed, 10/21 Mass; Feast of St. Hilarion, St. Ursula and her companions. Luke 12:39-48.

Tues, 10/20 returned journals; finished chapter 7. Questions on page 87 are due Thursday.

Mon, 10/19 returned the rough drafts and index cards; final paper due Monday, Oct 26.

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Thurs, 10/15 collected the rough drafts/index cards for the saint reports. Journals are now late. Find the promise attached to the 4th Commandment. 8S BAKE SALE TOMORROW

Wed, 10/14 Mass; Journals--Feast of St. Callistus, Luke 11:42-46. Collected journals for extra credit today. JOURNALS AND ROUGH DRAFTS DUE TOMORROW. 8S BAKE SALE FRIDAY.

Tues, 10/13 continue looking at families pages 80-83.

Mon, 10.12 began ch 7 "Learning to Love." Rough draft of saint research due Thursday, with index cards.

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Fri, 10/9 discussed in text citations and the actual typing of the research paper.

Thurs, 10/8 worked on gathering research for Saint Report. JOURNALS WILL BE COLLECTED NEXT WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY FOR REPORT CARDS.

Wed, 10/7 Feast of Mary of the Holy Rosary; Journal--list the 5 Joyful Mysteries and write a brief description; write a reflection on this morning's Living Rosary.

Tues, 10/6 prepared 2nd set of cards for tomorrow's directed study in Library. Got info from the Saints Kit.

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Mon, 10/5 introduced the Saint Report. Prepared 1 set on index cards. Use webquest above for guidance.

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Thurs, 10/1 finished chapter 6 on the first three commandments; do Assessment for ch 6 on handout.

Wed, 9/30 MASS; journal entry--Feast of St. Jerome, Luke 9:57-62.

Tues, 9/29 chapter 6, the first 3 commandments.Do the Worksheet for chapter 5.

Mon, 9/28 rewrote cinquzin on creative design for test on chapter 4. Read pages 56-59 on Conscience.

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Fri, 9/25 wrote a cinquain on Forgiveness. Complete if not turned in in class.

Thurs, 9/24 sin and forgiveness; complete the 5 questions on page 51. Think of creative words for forgiveness/sin.

Wed, 9/23 MASS; Feast of Padre Pio Pietrelcina, Luke 9:1-6

Tues, 9/22 discussed shalom and original sin; do question 3 on page 51.

Mon, 9/21 discussed sin pages 42-43; do page 51, questions 1 & 2.

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8W HAS THE BAKE SALE TOMORROW!!!

Thurs, 9/17 took the quiz. 8W has the Bake Sale.

Wed, 9/16 MASS, Feast of St. Cornelius and St. Cyprian; Luke 7:31-35. QUIZ TOMORROW.

Tues, 9/15 corrected pages 15 and 27; completed the Beautitudes ro review for test on chaters 1 & 2 and the Beautitudes on Thursday. JOURNALS WILL BE COLLECTED THIS WEEK (Wed for extra credit).

Mon, 9/14 do the questions on page 27 and the worksheet "Scripture Search."

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Wed, 9/9 Mass; Feast of St. Peter Claver; Luke 6:20-26. Journals.

Tues, 9/8 practiced for tomorrow's Mass for 8S. Continue the Beautitudes. No homework.

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Fri, 9/4 the Beautitudes. No homework

Thurs, 9/3 collected page 15, talked about commercials. No homework.

Wed, 9/2 Mass; journal--Luke 4:38-44

Tues, 9/1 talked about happiness; do the "Commercially Speaking" worksheet for Thursday.

Mon, 8/31 do page 15, the 5 questions for Thursday.

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Thurs, 8/27 have texts covered by September 4.

WEd, 8/26 Mass; Matt. 23:27-32; complete journal entry.

Mon, 8/24 bring journal and cross to Religion class Tuesday.

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Click Below to Access Webquest:

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