This Sunday is the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Gospel readings continue from Matthew and this week focuses on obeying God’s will. The class discussed how hard it is to obey their parents, teachers, and coaches everyday. We realized that it is very hard for all of us to obey rules and listen to […]
This Sunday is the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time and the Gospel discusses fairness and justice. We have been looking at the difference in what is fair and just all year. Today the 8th grade really grasped the idea that helping people in need is Catholic social justice in action. The students reflected on the […]
This Sunday, the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Gospel theme of forgiveness continues from last week. When Peter asks Jesus how many times we need to forgive someone, Jesus answers 77 times. The 8th grade realizes that this means unlimited forgiveness for ourselves and others. Their reflection focused on how to improve themselves and […]
This Thursday, the 23 Sunday in ordinary time Gospel was read by the 8th grade students. This reading was difficult to understand because it discusses the procedures for dealing with someone who has wronged you in some way. We mentioned valid ways to talk with a friend and the importance of not gossiping about the […]
This Sunday will be the 22nd Sunday in ordinary time. The new Catholic Youth Bibles are very engaging as we read the Gospel. This week the class reflects on the struggles or crosses they bear and how to overcome these struggles. They shared great ideas and the desire to do better in school, sports, and […]
On Thursday the 8th grade class used their new youth Bibles for the first Gospel Thursday class. This Sunday is the 21st Sunday in ordinary time and the Gospel focused on Saint Peter being the rock of the Church. The students discussed the meaning of Jesus’s words regarding our actions on earth being bound in […]
Welcome back 6th graders! I hope you and your families enjoyed a wonderful summer. I am so excited to see all of you on Wednesday morning. We are going to explore many fascinating ancient civilizations and the Old Testament during our year together. Please bring your supplies and new Bibles on the first day. We […]
Yesterday the 8th grade class read and discussed the final Gospel reading for our special Thursday lessons. The reading for the seventh Sunday in Easter was very appropriate for the class as they prepare to move on from SHS. The Gospel focused on Jesus preparing the disciples for his Ascension into heaven. He tells them […]
Today the 8th grade reflected on this Sunday’s gospel outside, behind the hall, near the cross. This is the 5th Sunday of the Easter season and the reading this week is from the Gospel of John. The students discussed 5 areas where they see Christ everyday in their life. Small groups then acted out different […]
The middle school students are studying the Family Life curriculum during the months of April and May. The students are learning to respect their family heritage and to grow with God physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We are discussing how to respect ourselves and others through the cardinal virtues of temperance, fortitude, prudence, and justice. The […]