Religion - 8th Grade Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Claire Gore
- Term
- 2025-2026 School Year
- Department
- 8th Grade
April 2026
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Upcoming Assignments
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Study for 5/1 Quiz: Ch 7 Jesus Christ: True God, True Man
Reminder to study for our quiz on 5/1 (Fri): Ch 7 Jesus Christ: True God, True Man
1. Read Ch 7, pp 64-72 of your Connect textbook.
2. Review your Reflection and class notes.
3. Review Ch 7 Reading Guide.
4. Prepare note cards. You can use up to 3 note cards during the quiz.
We will spend time in class on 4/22, Wed to prepare note cards.
Past Assignments
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CW: Jesus Christ Reflection
Dates given: 3/24, 3/25, 4/16
This is for those who missed the reflection on 3/24 (Tue), 3/25 (Wed) or 4/16 (Thu). This was done as Class Work.
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HW: Chapter 7 Reading Guide
Date given: 4/15
HW: Chapter 7 Reading Guide - Jesus Christ, True God and True Man.
Read pp 64-72. Fill out the corresponding reading guide (attached).
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CW: Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading)
Date given: 4/3
Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading)
This is only for those who missed class on 4/3. This was done as Class Work. See attached for instructions.
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CW: World Religions Reflection
Date given: 3/19, 3/24
World Religions Reflection
This is only for those who missed submitting this in class on 3/19 (Thu) or 3/24 (Tue). This was done as Class Work.
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Make-up: Gospel Reflection
Date given: 3/23
This is only for those who missed the class-led Mass last Sunday, 3/22.
Read John 11:1-45 before responding to the questions.
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CW: March VIP - Respect
Date given: 3/13
March VIP: Respect
This is only for those who did not complete the Respect worksheet in class today.
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CW: Interview Chart for Religious Beliefs
Date given: 3/17
CW: Interview Chart for Religious Beliefs
This is only for those who missed completing the chart today. This was done as Class Work.
Using the Religious Identity Descriptions hand-out, fill-out the Interview Chart for Religious Beliefs.
If you have any questions or need help, let me know via email or after class tomorrow.
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Study for 3/13 Quiz: Ch 3 Holy Trinity
Date given: 3/4
Study for 3/13 Quiz: Ch 3 Holy Trinity
1. Read Ch 3, pp26-33 of your Connect textbook.
2. Review Ch 3 Reading Guide.
3. Review your reflection and notes (including Bible passages reviewed in class)
4. Review the following videos:
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CW: Holy Trinity Reflection
Date given: 3/4, 3/5, 3/10, 3/11
CW: Holy Trinity Reflection
This is for those who missed the reflection on 3/4 (Wed), 3/5 (Thu), 3/10 (Tue) or 3/11(Wed). This was done as Class Work.
- Read Chapter 3, pp26-33 of your textbook.
- Watch the following videos:
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HW: Chapter 3 Reading Guide
Date given: 2/24
HW: Chapter 3 Reading Guide - The Holy Trinity
Read pp26-33. Fill out the reading guide worksheet for Chapter 3 (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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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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HW: Chart for Religious Beliefs
Date given: 2/12
Read the Religious Identity Description for each religion and fill out the Chart of Religious Beliefs - both are attached below.
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CW: Transcendentals
Date given: 2/13
This is only for those who did not finish this in class today, 2/13 (Fri). Watch the following video and refer to the notes on the attached worksheet.
Supplemental text:
- Truth is the correspondence (or alignment) of the mind (our mind) to reality (the mind of God).1 When we learn the truth, our minds are aligning with the mind of God, the way things actually are. Truths can be mathematical, scientific, moral, historical, metaphysical or religious in nature.
- Goodness is achieved in so far as a thing is fulfilling its purpose.2 A thing is good when it does what it was made to do. St. Carlo Acutis was "good" because he lived out his purpose to inspire love for the Eucharist.
- Beauty is the radiance of truth and goodness.3 A thing is beautiful in so far as it is being true to its nature and is fulfilling its purpose, which makes it good. When something is both True (authentic) and Good (fulfilling its purpose), it begins to "shine" or radiate. This is why we call the life of a saint like St. Carlo Acutis "beautiful” - we are seeing a human being fully alive and reflecting God.
1 Thomas Aquinas, De Veritate (Disputed Questions on Truth), Q. 1, A. 1.
2 Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, I, Q. 5, A. 1.
3 Thomas Aquinas, Commentary on the Divine Names, Ch. 4, L. 5.
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Prepare for Unit Test 3
Unit Test 3 will be next Wednesday, 2/11. It will be open book and open notes.
Scope:
- Faith and Science
- Five Ways
- Chapter 1: Revelation, Scripture and Tradition
- Chapter 2: Who God Is | God the Father
- 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.
- Take your book home to read.
- Re-read Chapter 1 of Connect, p8-17
- Re-read Chapter 2 of Connect, p18-25
- Review Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 Reading Guides
- Review the following quizzes:
- Faith and Science
- Five Ways
- Revelation, Scription and Tradition
- Who God Is
- Review your reflections and class notes
- Re-read 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: 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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HW: Feb VIP: Prudence
Date given: 2/4
Date due: 2/5
HW: Feb VIP: Prudence
Read the hand-out and complete the worksheet. Both are attached.
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CW: Reflection on God’s Mystery
Date given: 2/5
This is only for those who did not submit this reflection in class on 2/5 (Thu).
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HW: Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Date given: 1/29
Date due: 2/4
Read the following verses given in class by Fr. Peter today.
On a sheet of binder paper, list all the gifts you found in each reading:
1. Romans 8:4-8
2. 1 Corinthians 12:1-9
3. 1 Corinthians 13
4. Ephesians 4
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Prepare for the Quiz on Who God Is
The quiz will be on Who God Is. It will be tomorrow, Wednesday, 2/4
Prepare for the quiz:
1. Read Chapter 2, p18-25 of your Connect textbook.
Review the worksheet you completed on Chapter 2: "Chapter 2 Reading Guide".
2. Review your reflections and class notes.
Only for those who missed a class:
Answer and submit the reflection questions for the day(s) you missed: Reflection Questions
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CW: Who is God Reflection
Dates given: 1/28, 1/30, 2/3
Date due: 2/4
This is only for those who missed the reflections for 1/28 (Wed), 1/30 (Fri) or 2/3 (Tue). This was all done as classwork.
Read Ch 2 p18-25 of your textbook and answer the attached questions for the day(s) you missed class.
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HW: God's Mystery and the Story of Job
Date given: 1/29
Date due: 1/30
HW: 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. Students will need this particular version of the Bible for this homework. Keep the Bible at home for future homeworks that require it.
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CW: Chapter 2 Reading Guide
Date given: 1/29
Date due: 1/30
This is only for those who missed class today. Read the rest of chapter 2, until p25. Answer the remaining sections of the attached worksheet that you have not completed.
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HW: Interview Chart for Religious Beliefs
Date given: 1/27
Date due: 1/28
Interview Chart for Religious Beliefs
Read the description of the religion you were assigned in class today. Fill out the interview chart column for your assigned religion.
For each belief, write a Y for yes, N for no, or M for maybe/mixed, under your assigned column.
The column for the Catholic faith is already filled out for you for comparison.
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CW: Reflection: Revelation, Scripture and Tradition
Dates given: 1/22, 1/23
Date due: 1/27
This is only for those who missed the reflections for 1/22 (Thu) or 1/23 (Fri). This was done as classwork.
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Prepare for 1/27 Quiz
Prepare for the quiz on Revelation, Scripture and Tradition, on 1/27.
1. Review Chapter 1, p9-17 of your book.
2. Review the worksheets on Chapter 1 and Revelation.
3. Review Ephesians 1:1-14.
4. Review your class notes.
If you missed class on 1/22 or 1/23:
1. Read also the transcript of the Divine Revelation video: Video Transcript
2. Answer the reflection questions for the days you missed, posted on the class assignments page: Reflection Questions
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CW: The Necessity of Revelation (Ephesians 1)
Date given: 1/20
Date due: 1/21
CW: The Necessity of Revelation (Ephesians 1)
This is only for those who missed class on 1/20. This was done during class.
Read Ephesians 1:1-14 and answer the attached questions
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CW: Five Ways: Challenge Question
Date given: 1/16
Five Ways Challenge
This is only for those who missed the challenge in class today. Those who did the challenge at the end of the quiz are exempt from this homework. See attached
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HW: Jan VIP - Fortitude
Date Given: 1/9
HW: 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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HW: St. Thomas Aquinas' Five Ways
HW: 1/6: 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: 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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CW: Reflection: Faith and Science
Dates given: 1/6, 1/7
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 and 1/7. 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: 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
12/18: Dec VIP: Purity
Read attached hand-out and answer the questions on a sheet of binder paper.
*This is only for those who were absent and missed completing it in class today.
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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
12/12: Answer questions on Our Lady of Guadalupe hand-out distributed in class. Also attached here if you missed class.
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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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Presentation of Mary
Respond to the questions on the attached hand-out.
Answers sent via email will need a hand-written copy to get credit.
See attached.
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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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Ch 6 Reading Guide
Answer reading guide for Ch 6, p285 - 294.
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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 - Parent and Child Ten Commandments Worksheet
Circle of Grace - Parent and Child Ten Commandments Worksheet
Parents are to do this activity with their child. List a value in popular culture that may be inconsistent with each commandment. When completed, please sign and return to the class.
The worksheet was distributed on 10/22 with a letter to the parents regarding the Circle of Grace, and the DUPE Safety Plan.
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What is Virtue - Worksheet
On a sheet of binder paper, answer all the questions at the end of the attached handout, strictly basing your answers on the text.
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October VIP - Friendship
See attached.
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Fr Zikodi's Talk
Read pp. 428-431 of your Connect textbook.
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?
- How can the Holy Spirit help us stay strong in our faith, even when it’s hard, like the early Christians or the Christians in Nigeria today?
- What’s one way you can let the Holy Spirit guide you in your life this week?
If you missed Fr. Zikodi's talk, ask a classmate to fill you in and/or search up news reports on Nigeria persecutions (see 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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St Vincent de Paul & St Gertrude
On binder paper, write your answers to the questions for each saint on the hand-out distributed today. Also attached below.
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Virtue, Sainthood, Charity and Blessed Laura Vicuna
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 discussion.
No written assignment for today - just thoughtful reading and reflection on living a charitable life.
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Early Christianity
See attachment.
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Signed Syllabus
Return syllabus with your parent(s)' signature.