No Class

We did not have class today due to the Christmas program practice.

"Do Well" Activity

Students wrote a short essay on how they think God would answer the question "What does it mean to do well?"

Chapter 8 Test

We quickly prepared for confession later today, and then students took the Chapter 8 Test.

Chapter 8 Review

We went over the chapter 8 review to prepare for tomorrow's test.  It is open book.

Chapter 8 Review

Students read chapter 8 and completed the review.

Once Upon A Time Sheet

We began Chapter 8 and discussed whether revenge is the Christian thing to do.  Students then filled out a worksheet on wisdom (offering wisdom, receiving wisdom, etc.).

Mass

No class today due to mass.

Chapter 7 Test

Students took the chapter 7 test.  It was open book.

Chapter 7 Review

We finished reading chapter 7 and students worked on the review which is due tomorrow.

Letters to Tornado Victims

We watched a video and looked at some photos from the tornado that hit Washington, IL.  We then wrote letters to the victims.

Chapter 7

We began reading chapter 7.  Also, the unit 2 test and movie connection were returned.

Movie Discussion

We did the activity on page 82 in the book.  Students are to pick a movie and write a half page on how the character changes over the course of the movie.  They then need to discuss how the Holy Spirit helped guide their transformation.

Unit 2 Test

We took the Unit 2 Test today.

Unit 2 Review

We went over the chapter 6 test and the unit 2 review.  Students will take the unit 2 test tomorrow.  It will be open book.

Unit 2 Review

We worked on the unit 2 review.  It is due tomorrow.

Chapter 6 Test

Students took the chapter 6 test on the Holy Spirit.

Chapter 6 Review

We finished Chapter 6 and worked on the Chapter 6 Review.  We will give over the review tomorrow, and then students will take an open book test on Chapter 6.

Holy Spirit

We began reading Chapter 6 in the textbook.  It is on the holy spirit.  We discussed Ignatian retreats as well.

"I am" Activity

We read about the Boxer rebellion in China and then completed an "I am" activity on p. 70 that continued a discussion from last week.

Chapter 5 Test

We took the chapter 5 test today.

Chapter 5 Review

We went over the Chapter 5 review and students prepared for tomorrow's test.

Chapter 5 Cont.

We finished reading through Chapter 5.  Students worked on the Chapter 5 Review which is due tomorrow.

Chapter 5

We read the first 4 pages of chapter 5.

Chapter 4 Test

We took the Chapter 4 Test.  It was open book.

Chapter 4 Review

We went through Chapter 4 and went over the review.  The Chapter 4 test is tomorrow.

Chapter 4

We began reading chapter 4 but missed much of class due to sports pictures.

Magnificat Recital

Today was the final day for students to recite the Magnificat.  Every student completed the prayer by the due date!

Magnificat

We continued with the Magnificat.  We now have 13 students who have successfully recited the prayer in front of the class.  It is due by Monday.

Magnificat

We continued practicing the Magnificat.  8 students recited the prayer in front of the class correctly today, even though it is not due till Monday.  Students are strongly suggested to try and recite the prayer in class tomorrow.

Magnificat

We continued practicing the Magnificat.  Two students have already memorized it.  Students will have opportunities to recite it in front of the class over the next 3 days.  Monday is the final day before students start losing points.

Mass Practice

We went to the church and practiced our readings for tomorrow's mass.  We then continued practicing the Magnificat prayer.

Magnificat

We assigned roles for Friday's mass, as we are in charge this week.  We then began to work on memorizing The Magnificat prayer, as it is required in 7th grade.  Students were "encouraged" to have the first 3 lines memorized by tomorrow.

Unit 1 Test

Students took the unit 1 test.  There is no homework.

Unit 1 Review

We went over the unit 1 review.  It was the first 3 chapters of the book.  There will be an open book, open note test tomorrow on unit 1.

Questions for Monsignor Heinz

After an extended layoff from Religion class due to Iowa testing, we are back.  We started today by discussing any questions we have about what we have learned so far in class and any questions we have in general about the Catholic faith.  Each student came up with their own question and presented it to the class.  We then selected a few to put in the question box for Monsignor Heinz.

Also, students began working on the unit 1 review.  It is due tomorrow in class at 8:50.  The Unit 1 Test will be Thursday.

Chapter 3 Review

We finished Chapter 3 and students worked on the Chapter 3 Review on page 39.  If students did not finish in class it is homework due tomorrow.

Chapter 3

We began Chapter 3 today, discussing covenant and sacrifice.  The remainder of class was used for students the work on their tests from last week.  Students really struggled with the fill in the blank section, so I allowed students to fix their answers using their textbook.

Books of the New Testament Quiz

We took our quiz on the books of the New Testament.

Books of the New Testament Practice Quiz

Today we took a practice quiz on the books of the New Testament.  Students need to to be able to list the books in order and spell them correctly.  Tomorrow is the real quiz.  Below are the books in order, spelled correctly:

1.  Matthew
2.  Mark
3.  Luke
4.  John
5.  Acts of the Apostles
6.  Romans
7.  1 Corinthians
8.  2 Corinthians
9.  Galatians
10.  Ephesians
11.  Philippians
12.  Colossians
13.  1 Thessalonians
14.  2 Thessalonians
15.  1 Timothy
16.  2 Timothy
17.  Titus
18.  Philemon
19.  Hebrews
20.  James
21.  1 Peter
22.  2 Peter
23.  1 John
24.  2 John
25.  3 John
26.  Jude
27.  Revelation

Memorizing the Books of the New Testament

Today we began memorizing the books of the New Testament.  Students were shown three different YouTube videos that could be used to aide their memorization.  The videos are below.  There will be a practice quiz on Monday and the real quiz on Tuesday.

This is a song.  She starts the new testament song at the 1:20 mark:

This is a story that is used to memorize the books of the bible in order:

This is a rap:

Chapter 2 Test

Today students took their Chapter 2 Test.

Chapter 2 Review

Today we went over the Chapter 2 review.  We then discussed some of the questions that will be on the test.  The test is tomorrow.

Mass

I want to thank all of the 7th graders, especially those who participated in the mass today.  It went very well and I was impressed by the students.

Mass Practice

Today we went to the church and practiced for mass tomorrow.  The reader's practiced using the microphone.

Chapter 2 Review

Students worked on the Chapter 2 review in class today.  Also, the readings were passed out to students who have readings in the mass on Friday.

Chapter 2 - Knowing God through Scripture

We finished reading Chapter 2 from our books.  We also took volunteers to participate in mass on Friday, because the 7th grade is in charge.

Reciting Prayer to St. Michael

Students recited the Prayer to St. Michael in class today.  Each student came up in front of the class and recited the prayer.  Every student completed this task.  We will be saying the prayer at the end of every mass.  There is no homework.

Prayer to St. Michael Practice

We passed back tests and went over them.  Students then partnered up and practiced the Prayer to St. Michael.  Tomorrow each student will be reciting it for the class.

Chap. 1 Test

Today we took the Chapter 1 Test.  Students should be practicing St. Michael's Prayer.

Chap. 1 Test Tomorrow

We went over the Chapter 1 Review that students completed on Friday.  We discussed tomorrow's test and what students need to know.
Two questions that students can expect on the test are below:

1.  Explain how theories of evolution can be compatible with our faith in God as Creator.

2.  Why do humans need the salvation of Jesus Christ?

Chapter 1 Review

We finished Chapter 1 in our textbook and students completed the Chapter 1 Review.  There will be a test on Chapter 1 on Tuesday.

God's Presence

We went through pages 10-11 in our text.  Students then wrote down when they sense God in their lives, in others, in nature, and in current events.  The remaining time was used to continue practicing St. Michael's Prayer.  Some time next week students will be expected to recite the prayer.

St. Michael's Prayer

We went through pages 8 and 9 in our textbook.  We also read Genesis Chapter 1.  Finally, we practiced the Prayer to St. Michael which we will be saying at mass.  I was impressed by how quickly a number of students memorized the prayer.  Below is the prayer:

Prayer to St. Michael

St. Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle.

Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil;

May God rebuke him, we humbly pray and do thou,

O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God.

Thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who

Wander through the World for the ruin of souls. 

Amen.

Creation

We went over middle school expectations.  Students are asked to bring the pink sheet back to school tomorrow, signed by both the parent and student.  Students also received their religion textbooks.  Finally, we went through the first couple pages and discussed creation.

First Day

Today was a homeroom day.  Students received their locks and lockers.  They also received their assignment notebooks.