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April 28th Religion E-Learning Lesson 8th Grade

Good morning, 8th grade!
Today and tomorrow I would like you to work on finishing Chapter 10. Please read about Gothic cathedrals on page 164. Then complete the Chapter 10 Review on pages 167 and 168. Do sections A-D 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!

April 27th Religion E-Learning Lesson 8th Grade

Good morning, 8th Grade!
This week we will be finishing Chapter 10: Mass in the Cathedral. Today's lesson will focus on pages 162-163.
Read page 162. As you read the "A Holy Day" section think about 1) how your family spends time on Sundays, 2) what is the Lord's Day, and 3) why it is important for us to celebrate Mass on Sunday. Celebrating Mass on Sunday means more than just being physically present. Reflect on the different ways that laypeople, including the youth of a parish, can actively take a role in celebrating the Mass. Also reflect on how we can participate in the Mass during this time of social-distancing and staying at home. How can we continue to participate in the life and liturgies of the Church?
As you read the "Our Church Teaches" section reflect on how else you can give thanks to God outside of celebrating the Eucharist. Our participation in the Mass links us with Christians all over the world. It strengthens our relationship with God and our brothers and sisters in Christ, both in Heaven and on Earth.
On page 163, use the activity to guide you in writing a reflection on the Lord's Day. Reflect on how you and your family keep the sabbath holy AND what changes you could make to truly celebrate Sunday as the Lord's Day. Write a paragraph reflection and submit it by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27th.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you!

April 23rd Religion E-Learning Lesson 8th Grade

Hi, 8th Grade!
I hope you all enjoyed your Family Emmaus Walks. We will do more of these in the coming weeks. If you haven't already completed your Family Emmaus Walk and reflection, please do so by Thursday (April 23rd) at 4:00 p.m. Thank you!
We're going back into our textbook for Thursday's lesson. We will be starting Chapter 10: Mass in the Cathedral. In this chapter we will see how the culture of the medieval times influenced the way spirituality of Christians living during this time as well as the way they worshipped and built their churches. Gothic cathedrals included intricate windows, woodcarvings, and sculptures that gave praise and glory to God and provided a setting in which the Liturgy became an expression of mystery and beauty. As we've already discussed in class, the very art and architecture of these churches were used to teach the faith as well as inspire the viewer to reflect on the greatness of God. We've also discussed how the Liturgy has changed over the centuries, including the changes that occurred after the Second Vatican Council. But the essential truth and focus of our Liturgy has always been, is today, and always will be, that the Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. The Eucharist is our highest and greatest prayer as we offer thanks to God for the gift of salvation through Jesus. We encounter Christ in the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist as well as in the priest and our church family who we celebrate with.
Read page 159. Read the antiphon on the top of page 159 and do the activity at the bottom of the page. Then read pages 160 and 161. As you read these pages, find at least 3 ways that the medieval liturgy is different than the liturgy of today and 3 things that have remained the same throughout the centuries. Submit your responses on Thursday by 4:00 p.m.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you!

April 21st Religion E-Learning Lesson 7th and 8th Grade

Hello,
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 to tell them about the April virtue and saint of the month as well as discuss the questions listed below. 
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. 
Afterwards, please write a one paragraph reflection on the discussion and submit it to me by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd. 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.
 
  • How did you celebrate Easter Sunday? Does your family have any Easter traditions?
  • Why do we, as Christians/Catholics, celebrate the season of Easter? How do we celebrate Easter?
  • What has been the most difficult part of social distancing? What has been an unexpected benefit or positive thing?
  • How do you think you have grown as a person this school year?
  • Who is one fictional character (from TV, a movie, or book) that you wish was a real person?
  • How do you think the disciples felt when they realized the tomb was empty?
  • In this past Sunday’s Gospel we heard the story of Thomas and Jesus’ words of “blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Would you be like Thomas and have to see something to believe in it? Is it possible to believe without seeing physical evidence?
  • Last Sunday was Divine Mercy Sunday. How does God show us mercy? How do you show mercy to your family members?
  • Describe one of your favorite family memories.
  • What book or story has had the biggest impact on you?
  • If you could ask Jesus to change one problem in the world today, which problem would you pick?
  • What would your perfect day look like?
 

April 20th Religion E-Learning Lesson 7th and 8th Grade

Happy Easter season, everyone!
I hope you all had a blessed Triduum and a wonderful Easter Break! Remember that we celebrate Easter until Pentecost Sunday so we are still in a season of celebration as a Church.
Today please complete the April Virtues in Practice lesson. The virtue for the month is forgiveness and the saint is St. Josephine Bakhita. 
Also, spend some time doing the Virtue Activity on page 38. This is for your personal reflection and you do not need to share your response to this section. 
Please answer the 2 Review questions on page 39 and submit your responses to me by 4:00 p.m. today.
The April lesson will also be posted here on the school website or you can visit the Virtues in Practice website to view the lesson: https://www.nashvilledominican.org/apostolate/evangelization-and-catechesis/virtues-in-practice/
If you have any questions please let me know. Thank you!

April 9th Religion E-Learning Lesson 7th and 8th Grade

Good morning, everyone!
I hope you were able to join us at the Holy Thursday prayer service this morning. If you were unable to join, Mrs. Shumate did record it and a link will be shared today so you can view it later. Thanks again to Aubrey, Rachel, and Tyler for reading!
Remember that tonight we celebrate the Mass of the Lord's Supper. You can watch this live-streamed on the parish Facebook page or on the parish YouTube channel.
Spend some time today in prayer and reflect on the readings for today. Here is a link to the readings: http://usccb.org/bible/readings/040920-lord-s-supper.cfm.
As you read the Gospel reflect on these questions: 1) Jesus showed his disciples how they were called to serve and love others at the washing of the feet; how are you called to love and serve others, especially during this time? 2) The disciples gathered with Jesus to celebrate the feast of Passover, and during the Triduum we usually gather in special ways to remember and celebrate Jesus' Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Even though we are physically kept apart right now because of social distancing, how can we as a church family gather and celebrate this feast of the Triduum and Easter?
Respond to these questions and send them to me by 4:00 this afternoon.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you!

April 6th Religion E-Learning Lesson 8th Grade

Good morning, 8th grade!
Today find at least 20 minutes to spend in prayer. You can pray by reading Scripture, meditating, saying the rosary, etc. Also, find 3 ways to help your family today by doing some small acts of service.
Check out this short video about the role of the virtue of hope during Holy Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sgbQJsS8uE&list=WL&index=7
If you choose to spend your time in prayer today reading the Scriptures, here is the link to today's readings for Mass: http://cms.usccb.org/bible/readings/040720.cfm
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

April 6th Religion E-Learning Lesson 8th Grade

Good morning, 8th grade!
Yesterday we began Holy Week with Palm Sunday. Each day this week find at least 20 minutes to spend in prayer. You can pray by reading Scripture, meditating, saying the rosary, etc. Also, find 3 ways to help your family each day by doing some small act of service.
Check out this short video about Holy Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdrPhxqRP9I.
If you choose to spend your time in prayer today reading the Scriptures, here is the link to yesterday's readings for Palm Sunday: http://cms.usccb.org/bible/readings/040520.cfm.
Each year, the 8th grade class normally leads the school in a prayer service on Holy Thursday. This year we will be doing a virtual prayer service via Zoom. If you would like to participate as a reader please let me know by the end of today (3:30 p.m.). I will be sending out the script later this afternoon.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

April 2nd Religion E-Learning Lesson

Good morning, everyone!
For today's class I would like you to spend some time reflecting on the Stations of the Cross. Here is a link to a playlist of the Stations of the Cross by Busted Halo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apAb4HAW3c8&list=PL64578BA118169A75. There are 14 videos in total but each is less than 3 minutes. So set aside some time today to quiet yourself and meditate on this important devotion. You do not need to submit a formal reflection to me.
Please let me know if you have any questions or have trouble with the videos.
Thank you!

March 31st Religion E-Learning Lesson

Today's assignment is to spend some time reading and reflecting with Scripture. Here is the link for this weekend's readings for Palm Sunday: http://cms.usccb.org/bible/readings/040520.cfm. Spend at least 30 minutes examining the readings and reflecting on what you have read.
You do not need to submit a reflection today.

March 30th 8th Grade Religion E-Learning Lesson

Good morning, 8th grade!
Congratulations and thank you for completing Chapter 9 in our textbook! You all did a great job with your reflections.
We're going to take a short break from working in the book and look at the March Virtues in Practice lesson. The virtue for the month was respect and the saint is St. John Paul II. Please use this link to the VIP website (https://www.nashvilledominican.org/apostolate/evangelization-and-catechesis/virtues-in-practice/) to find the lesson on the virtue and saint for this month and complete the review and questions. Submit your responses by 4:00 p.m. today.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me.
Thank you!

March 26th 8th Grade Religion E-Learning Lesson

Good morning, 8th grade!
Today's assignment is to read about St. Thomas Aquinas on page 152 in your textbook. Respond to questions 1-3 in the "Activities" section on pages 152 and 153. Then complete the Chapter 9 review on pages 155 and 156. Skip section A but do sections B, C, and D. Please submit your responses by 4:00 p.m.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you!