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Last Day of E-Learning, June 08, 2020

Good morning, everyone!

Today is our last scheduled day for e-learning. There will be no new lesson today. Instead, use today to catch up on any last minute work and enjoy the last e-learning day. Please make sure to check PowerSchool and Teams to see if you have any missing work that needs to be submitted. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you all for your hard work this year, especially during this last trimester! It has definitely been a memorable year.

Hope you all have a marvelous Monday!

June 1st E-Learning Lesson

Good morning!

Yesterday we celebrated the Feast of Pentecost. This feast day marks the beginning of the Apostles’ active missionary work. It’s when those first members of the Church received the gifts of the Holy Spirit that enabled them to create change and to spread the message of God. We know that they were all given different gifts, just as we each receive different gifts from God. The disciples didn’t limit their message of love and peace to one group of people, they shared it with everyone; they started in Jerusalem, where they were when they received the Holy Spirit, but then went out over all the Earth. They shared the Gospel with people by their words and actions. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, God gave them the courage, strength, and ability to break down barriers and spread the Gospel, or Good News.

Today we are called to be like those early disciples. We receive and encounter the same Holy Spirit when we pray and when we receive the Sacraments. We are called to use the gifts and resources we have to break down barriers, to create positive change, and to spread God’s message of love and peace to every person we meet. We might not experience the Holy Spirit through a “strong, driving wind” like those disciples did in the upper room at Pentecost, but we can still pray for the Holy Spirit to guide us in our mission and our work as modern disciples. We can pray for peace in our families, communities, cities, country, and world. And then we can act and do works that promote unity, peace, and justice for all as we show love for our neighbors, just like Jesus asks us to do. 

Read this reflection on Pentecost (https://breakinginthehabit.org/2020/05/31/we-are-a-strong-driving-wind/) and then spend some time today praying and reflecting on how you can ask God to use you to spread his message to others.

Submit your DIY Family Emmaus Walk reflections today if you have not done so already.

Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything. Thank you!

May 28th 7th and 8th Gr. Religion E-Learning Lesson

Good morning, everyone!

Your next assignment is to create your own Emmaus Walk. Write a mix of serious and fun questions to ask your family or a friend. You are welcome to do a virtual Emmaus Walk with a friend or a family member who does not live with you. If you need some help coming up with questions visit these sites for inspiration: https://www.aristotlescafe.com/uncategorized/icebreaker-questions-group-discussion/  OR https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/small-group-ice-breakers-25-good-questions/ .

When you are finished with your DIY Emmaus Walk, write a brief reflection on how your Emmaus Walk went.

Please let me know if you have any questions or need help.

This assignment is due on Monday, June 1st.

May 26th and 27th E-Learning Lesson for 7th Gr. Religion

The assignment for Tuesday (May 26th) and Wednesday (May 27th) is to read pages 242-245 of Chapter 16 in your textbook. After you finish reading, complete the activites on page 245 and submit your responses.

On Pentecost Sunday, Catholics celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles and the beginning of the Church's mission in the world. As a result of being filled with the Holy Spirit, the Apostles fearlessly preached in Jerusalem, speaking in different languages, and converted thousands of people to th Gospel of Jesus, to the New Covenant with God. We believe the Holy Spirit is with the Church today, continuing to lead and guide all her members. We ask God to send us the Holy Spirit to give us strength and wisdom as we continue the mission of the Church: to live as Jesus taught us and to spread the Gospel to all people.

May 22nd Religion E-Learning Lesson

Good morning, everyone!
There is no formal assignment for Religion today but I encourage each of you to spend some time today in prayer.
Also, check PowerSchool and if you have any assignments that you have not yet submitted, today please work on getting those completed and turned in. Thank you!
I hope you all have a great Memorial Day weekend!

May 21st Religion E-Learning Lesson

Good morning, 7th grade!
Today's assignment for Religion is to spend at least 15 minutes in prayer. You can read Scripture, say a rosary, meditate, listen to music, etc. 
If you have not yet completed your Family Emmaus Walk, please do so as soon as possible and turn in your reflection via Teams. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

May 19th Religion E-Learning Lesson - Family Emmaus Walk III

Starting this week I will be posting assignments on Microsoft Teams as well as posting them on the school website and sending them via email. Please submit your work through Teams. I know the rest of your assignments mainly come through Teams so hopefully shifting Religion to  this platform will help reduce any confusion and make things easier to keep track of. 
Your assignment for Tuesday, and Wednesday, is to do a Family Emmaus Walk. Explain to your family what an Emmaus Walk is and why we do them. Spend some time (at least 15 minutes) either Tuesday or Wednesday with one or more family members and discuss the questions on the attached PDF. 
I understand that families have different schedules and obligations so it may be difficult to find time to complete the Emmaus Walk so you have two days to finish this assignment. 
After you do the Emmaus Walk, write a one paragraph reflection on the discussion and submit it to me by Wednesday, May 20th. Include in your reflection how you think the Family Emmaus Walk went, what it was like to do this as a family instead of with your classmates, and what you learned about your family member(s).
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.

May 18th Religion E-Learning Lesson 7th Grade

Today's assignment is to finish and submit your chapter 19 review. 
If you have already submitted your assignment then I encourage you to spend some time today in prayer. You can meditate on the Mass readings from yesterday (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/051720.cfm) or today (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/051820.cfm). Or find another way to pray whether it's praying the rosary, reading your Bible, or listening to music.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

May 14th Religion E-Learning Lesson 7th Grade

The assignment for Thursday and Friday is to read page 292 and complete the Chapter 19 review on pages 295-296. Please do sections A, B, C, and D of the chapter review. Submit your work by 5:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything. Thank you!
 
*Due to an error when sending the original assignment out, the due date for this is now Monday, May 18th.

May 12th Religion E-Learning Lesson 7th Grade

This week we will be skipping ahead to Chapter 19: Spreading the Gospel.
 
Chapter 19 focuses on the New Testament Epistles and what they teach us about Christian morality. While these epistles, or letters, were addressed to specific communities within the early church, these seven epistles continue to guide the universal Church today.
 
These epistles tell us that love is the foundation for living a Christian life. Without love, our good actions do not have the meaning Christ intended them to have. As disciples of Christ we have a moral obligation to serve others as Jesus taught us. But as we imitate Jesus by serving others, we must remember to also love others and to treat them with kindness, justice, compassion, and mercy.
 
1 Corinthians 13: 1-13 gives us an example of true Christian love and forms a basis for Christian morality. And living a life of Christian love begins with the way we treat those closest to us, especially our family. The Christian family is called the domestic Church. It is in our homes and within our families that we, hopefully, first experience God's love and hear the Gospel message.
 
To live in love means that we promote the dignity and equality of all people, in our family and in society. We work to encourage others to lead moral lives while we strive to also be good citizens.
 
Spend time today and tomorrow reading pages 287-291. After you finish your reading write a short reflection containing 2 things you learned AND 2 ways you can spread the Gospel message. Please submit your reflections by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. Let me know if you have any questions or need help. Thank you!

May 6th Religion E-Learning Lesson - Family Emmaus Walk II

Good morning,
If you have not already done your Family Emmaus Walk, please do so today. Explain to your family what an Emmaus Walk is and why we do them. Spend some time (at least 15 minutes) with one or more family members to tell them about the May virtue and saint of the month as well as discuss the questions on the attached PDF. 
After you do the Emmaus Walk, write a one paragraph reflection on the discussion and submit it to me by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6th. Include in your reflection how you think the Family Emmaus Walk went, what it was like to do this as a family instead of with your classmates, and what you learned about your family member(s).
If you have not already completed the May VIP assignment, please turn that in by this afternoon.
Also, try to find some time today to do something that brings you joy and helps you relax. Taking care of your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being is important, too.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.

May 7th Religion E-Learning Lesson

Good morning,
I just want to take a moment to thank each of you for your hard work these past several weeks. You all have been working diligently to complete your school work and lessons and having to adjust to these new ways of learning. It's been amazing to see you all persevering and striving to do your best work. Your reflections and responses have been great and I appreciate the effort you all put in to these assignments.
For Thursday and Friday's lessons we will be taking a look at our relationship with the Blessed Mary as Mother of God and Mother of the Church. We will also take some time to learn a little more about the rosary and spend some time in prayer.
  1. Read this article from Catholic Stand about Mary and her role as Mother of the Church. https://www.catholicstand.com/mary-mother-of-the-church-a-new-celebration/
  2. Watch this video from Ascension Presents about why Catholics call Mary "mother": https://youtu.be/pGRGv9_60iI
  3. Next watch this short video explanation of the rosary from Busted Halo: https://youtu.be/GuT7HI7ZvfA
  4. And finally take some time to pray the rosary. Choose any of the Mysteries to pray and reflect on. For a list of the Mysteries and more information on how to pray them, including a list of the prayers, follow this link to the website for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/rosaries/how-to-pray-the-rosary.cfm. You can offer this prayer up for your mother and anyone else you remember and celebrate on Mother's Day or any special intention you have.
Please complete this lesson by Friday afternoon. You do not need to submit a formal reflection but instead send me an email stating which Mysteries you prayed.
If you have any questions or need anything, please let me know.
Thank you!

May Virtues in Practice - May 4th E-Learning Lesson for 7th and 8th Grade

Good morning, 7th & 8th Grade!
I hope you all had a great weekend.
This week we will take a break from the textbook and instead focus on the VIP lesson, do another Family Emmaus Walk, and learn more about how we honor Mary as our heavenly mother.
Today we will go over the Virtues in Practice lesson for the month of May. The virtue for this month is responsibility and the saint is Blessed Bartolo Longo. Read the attached lesson and write a paragraph reflection on what you read. Use the Discussion questions on page 41 to guide your reflection.
Please submit your reflections by 5:00 p.m. today. Let me know if you have any questions or need anything. 
Thank you!

April 30th E-Learning Lesson 7th and 8th Grade

Good morning, 7th & 8th Grade!
If you have not already completed and submitted your chapter review (7th-Chap. 15, 8th-Chap. 10), please do so as soon as possible.
Today and tomorrow I would like for all of you to take a break from formal learning for our class and instead focus on your mental and spiritual well-being. Part of your assignment for Thursday and Friday is to take 15 minutes to do something that brings you joy and helps you relax each day; read a favorite book, do some artwork, play a game, talk to a friend or family member, etc. Also, spend 15 minutes in prayer, whether it's reading the Scriptures, saying the rosary, listening to music, in quiet meditation, etc.
On Friday Father Wichert is planning on having a May Crowning at 11:30. More information will be coming on how we will celebrate this as we begin the month of Mary, our Mother.
Lastly, spend some time either today or tomorrow preparing for Mass this Sunday by looking at the readings for this week. Here is the link: http://cms.usccb.org/bible/readings/050320.cfm
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

April 28th Religion E-Learning Lesson 7th Grade

Good morning, 7th grade!
Today and tomorrow I would like you to work on finishing Chapter 15. Please read about St. Paul Miki on page 234 and then complete the Chapter 15 Review on pages 237 and 238. Do all the sections (A-E) of the chapter review. Submit your completed review by Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!