Religion - 7th Grade Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Claire Gore
- Term
- 2025-2026 School Year
- Department
- 7th Grade
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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HW: World Religions Reflection
Date given: 3/24
World Religions Reflection
The worksheet for this reflection was handed out in class today. Attached below for those who missed class.
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Make-up: Stations of the Cross Reflection
Date given: 3/23
This is only for those who missed the class discussion and group activity on the Stations of the Cross done in class last Friday, 3/20.
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CW: March VIP: Respect
Date given: 3/17
CW: March VIP: Respect
This is only for those who did not complete the Respect worksheet in class today. This was done as Class Work.
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CW: Chapter 3 Reading Guide
Date given: 3/12
This is only for those who missed submitting this in class today. This was done as Class Work.
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Study for 3/11 Quiz: Ch 2 Who is God
Date given: 3/4
Study for 3/11 Quiz: Ch 2 Who is God (if Fr. Peter joins us, quiz will be the next day)
1. Read Ch 2, pp18-25 of your Connect textbook.
2. Review Ch 2 Reading Guide - Who is God
3. Review your reflection and class notes.
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CW: Who is God Reflection
Date given: 2/27, 3/3, 3/4, 3/10
Who Is God Reflection
This is only for those who missed the reflection for 2/27 (Fri), 3/3 (Tues), 3/4 (Wed) or 3/10 (Tues). This was done as Class Work.
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HW: Chapter 2 Reading Guide
Date given: 2/24
HW: Chapter 2 Reading Guide - God the Father
Read pp18-25. Fill out the reading guide worksheet for Chapter 2 (attached).
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CW: Lent Reflection
Date given: 2/25
This is only for those who missed submitting this in class on 2/25 (Wed). This was done as classwork.
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HW: Feb VIP: Prudence
Date given: 2/13
HW: Feb VIP: Prudence
Read the hand-out and complete the worksheet. Both are attached.
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CW: Lent Worksheet
Date given: 2/24
CW: Lent Reflection
This is only for those who did not finish this in class today. Read the handout and fill out the worksheet. Both are attached.
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Reminder: Volunteer Log Intention (Hylomorphism)
Dates given: 2/3, 2/24
This is only a reminder to fill out the new Intention column added to the Volunteer Log starting this month. Background info in the context of Hylomorphism and the Church's teaching on Redemptive Suffering attached.
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Prepare for Unit Test 3
Unit Test 3 will be next Wednesday, 2/11 (or if Fr. Peter joins us, the test will be the next day). It will be open notes and open book.
Scope:
- Faith and Science
- Five Ways
- Chapter 1: Revelation, Scripture and Tradition
- God's Mystery and the Story of Job
Study Guide:
The expectation is that you study and review all the material before taking the test. The test is not the time to study the material.
- Bring your Connect book home.
- Re-read Chapter 1, p8-17
- Review Chapter 1 Reading Guides
- Review the following quizzes:
- Faith and Science
- Five Ways
- Revelation, Scripture and Tradition
- Review your reflections and class notes
- Re-read the Five Ways hand-out.
- Re-read the Bishop Barron hand-out, "The Ineffable Mystery of God."
*Don't forget your book at home if you need to reference it for the test.
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CW: Job's Restoration
Date given: 2/10
CW: Job's Restoration
This is only for those who did not finish this in class today, 2/10 (Tue). Using your home copy of the Catholic Youth Bible, fill out the worksheet below.
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HW: Written Prayer
Date given: 2/4
Date due: 2/10
Write a prayer on a sheet of binder paper. No maximum length but no less than half the sheet.
It may be one of or a combination of the four types of prayer discussed by Fr. Peter: Praise, Thanksgiving, Interceding/Petition, Contrition.
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HW: The Ineffable Mystery of God
Date given: 2/5
The Ineffable Mystery of God
Read the Bishop Barron Handout on the Ineffable Mystery of God and fill out the worksheet. Both are attached below.
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Prepare for Quiz on Revelation, Scripture and Tradition
The quiz will be on Revelation, Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterium.
It will be tomorrow, Wednesday, 2/4 (or if Fr. Peter joins us tomorrow, quiz will be the next day).
Prepare for the quiz:
1. Read Chapter 1, p8-17 of your Connect textbook.
Review the 2 worksheets you completed on Chapter 1: "Chapter 1 Reading Guide" and "Revelation".
2. Read Ephesians 1:1-14.
3. Review your reflections and class notes.
Only for those who missed class last week:
1. Read the transcript of the Divine Revelation video presented and discussed in class: Video Transcript
If you have access to Formed.org, here's the link to the video: Divine Revelation
Otherwise, refer to the Video Transcript
2. Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 80-82 (this was presented in class).
You can use an online version if you do not have a copy: CCC #80-82
3. Answer and submit the reflection questions for the days you missed, Reflection Questions
*If you missed the full week of class last week due to illness and you'd like to request for an extension, talk to me before class. You will need to take the quiz the following day at 12:30pm at the library.
Email me if you have any questions.
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CW: Reflection: Revelation, Scripture and Tradition
Dates given: 1/29, 1/30
Date due: 2/3
This is only for those who missed the reflections for 1/29 (Thu) or 1/30 (Fri). This was done as classwork.
1. Read Ch 1 p8-17 of your textbook.
2. Read the transcript below for the video played in class on 1/30 (Fri).
3. Answer the questions on a sheet of binder paper.
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HW: God's Mystery and the Story of Job
Date given: 1/30
Date due: 2/3
God's Mystery and the Story of Job
Complete the attached worksheet using your textbook and the "Catholic Youth Bible."
Note: The "Catholic Youth Bible" was handed out in class today for students to take home. You will need this particular version of the Bible for this homework to access summary and reflection texts. You are to keep and leave it at home for future homeworks that require it. If you missed class today, grab a copy from the shelf in the Portable on Monday at the end of your Music class.
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HW: TOB Chapters 2 and 3
Date given: 1/16
Read chapters 2 and 3. See attached instructions.
Return the TOB book with your homework.
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HW: The Necessity of Revelation (Ephesians 1)
Date given: 1/16
Date due: 1/20
Read Ephesians 1:1-14 and answer the attached questions on a sheet of binder paper.
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HW: Jan VIP - Fortitude
Date Given: 1/9
January VIP: Fortitude
On a sheet of binder paper, answer the questions at the back of the hand-out.
Hand-outs were distributed today. Also attached below.
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CW: St. Thomas Aquinas' Five Ways
Date Given: 1/8
Five Ways
Read attached handout. Choose one of St. Thomas Aquinas’ 'Five Ways.' First, explain the argument in your own words (do not just copy the definition). Second, create an original example from your daily life to illustrate how it works. Be sure to state which of the Five Ways you are describing at the start of your answer. Answers must be handwritten on a sheet of binder paper. (5-8 sentences)
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CW: Reflection: Faith and Science
Dates given: 1/6, 1/8, 1/13
Faith and Science
This is only for those who missed completing all the reflection questions on Faith and Science (Connect! p9,11,17; The Search, Ep. 3) that the class did as classwork on 1/6, 1/8 and 1/13. See attached for the reflection questions. Answer the questions on the days you missed and submit as make-up work.
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CW: Friday Mass Reflection: Jesus Heals a Leper
Date given: 1/9
This is only for those who missed completing the Mass Reflection on Friday, 1/9. This was done as classwork on 1/9.
If you missed class on this day, read the Gospel reading and the commentary on the reflection sheet below.
Answer the questions and submit as make-up work to get participation credit.
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Reflection on Dec VIP: Purity
12/18: Reflection on Purity*
See attached reflection questions and answer on a sheet of binder paper.
*This is only for those who missed class and did not get to submit today's reflection. Also attached is the Dec VIP hand-out for reference.
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CW: Revelation, Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition: Worksheets 1 and 2
12/16: Read Connect! Ch1, p9-17. Fill out attached Worksheets 1 and 2.
*This is only for those who were absent and did not complete them as classwork today.
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Dec VIP - Purity; Our Lady of Guadalupe
12/11: Attached are the hand-outs and questions for:
1. Dec VIP - Purity and St. Maria Goretti
2. Our Lady of Guadalupe
This is only for those who did not complete them in class today.
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Review for Test
Reminder to review for our upcoming unit test. The test will be on Wednesday, December 10th.
Refer to the scope document handed out in class last week, also attached here.
The test will be open notes, hand-outs and book. Let me know if you have any questions.
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St. Nicholas
12/4: See attached hand-out for reading and questions.
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Nov Saint - Ven Pierre Toussaint
On a sheet of binder paper, respond to the questions on the attached hand-out.
Answers must be hand-written to get a grade.
You can earn extra credit for early submission, if you submit by Friday, 11/21.
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Nov VIP - Courtesy
On a sheet of binder paper, respond to the questions on the attached hand-out.
Answers must be hand-written to get a grade.
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A Day in the Life of A Saint
Choose a saint whose story resonates with you. On a split-panel poster, give highlights of their life on the left, depict a key event or “day in their life” that stands out to you on the right, and share what inspired your choice.
You can work individually or team up with a classmate who chose the same saint.
See attachment below for details.Key dates:
- Nov 7, Fri: Saint selection due
- Nov 12, Wed: "Day" or Event selection due
- Nov 18, Tue: Project due
10% point deduction per day late
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Living Our Values: Veterans Day and Our Faith
Submit your reflections using the sheets handed out in class today. Also attached below.
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Saint "Day" or Event Selection
On a sheet of binder paper, write a short description of the key event or “day in the life” you chose. Include why you picked that moment (e.g. tie it to a virtue or how it inspires you). 4-6 sentences
If working as a pair, each student submits their own description and reason. Indicate partner’s name.
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Saint Selection
On a sheet of binder paper, submit your saint and why you chose that saint (e.g. virtues that spoke to you or traits/life experience you connected with). 3-5 sentences
If working as a pair, each student submits their own reason. Indicate partner’s name.
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Memorize the Ten Commandments
Memorize the Ten Commandments.
You may use the list from Exodus 20, or Deuteronomy 5, or the traditional catechetical formula from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
The catechetical formula can be accessed on this online version of the Catechism:
https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/498/
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The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist (Adoration Prep)
Extending due date for those having video access issues.
1) Watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCuP50dVfIs
2) On a sheet of binder paper, answer the following questions:
- The talk describes Transubstantiation as miraculous in two ways. What are these two miracles?
- How do the miracles make the Real Presence of Jesus possible in the Eucharist?
- St. Thomas Aquinas explains that the whole Christ - Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity, is present in even a small fragment of the Eucharistic host. How might this truth affect the way you approach receiving Communion or spending time in Eucharistic adoration?
Bonus challenge for extra credit (optional):
4. What is the difference between a substance and its accidents as explained by St. Thomas Aquinas in the context of the Eucharist? Give your own example/analogy or use the example of Fido the dog to explain how this applies to the bread becoming the Body of Christ.
Send me an email if you have any questions.
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Circle of Grace - Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct pledge distributed as part of the parent packet on 10/17/2025.
1. Parents to review and sign.
2. Return signed pledge on our next class.
Parent packet attached if you did not get one in class. The packet includes the Parent letter, Code of Conduct and DUPE Safety Plan.
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Fr Zikodi's Talk
On a sheet of binder paper, answer the following questions:
- What did you learn from Fr. Zikodi’s talk? List at least 5 things.
- What caught your attention the most and why?
- Did your faith in God change in any way after hearing Fr. Zikodi’s account? How?
- What can help us stay strong in our faith, even when it’s hard, like the Christians in Nigeria today?
- What’s one way you can help persecuted Christians around the world?
If you missed Fr. Zikodi's talk, refer to my email.
See also attached data on reported deaths in less than a year as shared by Fr. Zikodi, as well as data on Mass attendance rates by country.
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October VIP - Friendship
Attached.
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Virtue, Sainthood, Charity and Blessed Lacuna
1. Read the Virtues in Practice hand-out distributed in class today. A copy is also attached below in case you missed today's class.
2. Reflect on the Discussion questions in the hand-out. Take notes for tomorrow's class reflection and discussion.
No written assignment for today - just thoughtful reading and reflection on living a charitable life.
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Salvation History
See attachment.
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Signed Syllabus
Return syllabus with your parent(s)' signature.