The 8th graders reviewed the 4 Marks of the Church last week. They are One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic. The class discussed ways to practice the marks, including showing others our faith by being an active part of our community, praying, and receiving the Sacraments.
As the 6th grade continues the study of the Old Testament we learned about the Jesse Tree. The class read from Isaiah about the Jesse family tree. We also read some stories from the Old Testament that are symbolized with ornaments for the Jesse Tree. Each student colored the ornaments and glued them onto a […]
The 8th grade continues the tradition of completing a research report on a favorite saint and then presenting the information to the different grades. Their drawings are so beautiful and powerful of each saint and their reports are very interesting. The 7th grade is working on saint superhero posters and 6th grade is creating Buncees […]
Thursday we celebrated Mary’s birthday. Later we worked on a card for our Blessed Mother. Here are a few samples of their beautiful work:
The 8th grade class will spend the year studying the life of Jesus through the 4 Gospel writers. First we are comparing their writing style, audience, and theme. Then we will read the upcoming Sunday’s gospel on Thursday and discuss how it applies to our life and actions. The goal is to truly incorporate the […]
In 2015 Pope Francis declared September 1 Care of Creation Day. He encourages to pray for our mother earth and sister moon and brother moon. This prayer and celebration continues through October 4 which is St. Francis of Assisi feast day. The 8th grade crafted a nature scene using pipe cleaners. The 7th grade worked […]
The 8th grade class continues their discussion each week on the Gospels and how to incorporate these lessons into our everyday lives. As a reminder of Jesus’s commitment to help us do our best each day the students made a cross out of beads. Each one is unique and beautiful just like the students!
As we begin April and the 5th week of Lent the 7th grade class reflected on their Lenten journey so far. They are also studying cathedrals in Europe and stained glass. Students wrote personal intentions in the cross and then colored the stained glass. Next week we will read the Passion in the Gospel to […]
The 8th grade class has been presenting the Stations of the Cross every Wednesday during Lent. They announce each station, explain what is happening, and reflect on how to incorporate Jesus’s actions into our every day lives. Each week we all feel his presence and remember his suffering in a peaceful, hopeful manner.
If your schedule allows, please join us as our 8th grade students lead us through the Stations of the Cross each Wednesday afternoon of the Lenten season. Listening as the eighth grade students read, our students review and reflect on the Passion & Death of Jesus and anticipate the celebration of His Resurrection. A special […]