Multipurpose Room 1, affectionately known as the science lab, got a work-out today! Middle School students enjoyed all classes in the lab today. The sixth grade study Earth Science and have been studying volcanoes. We tried the old baking soda and vinegar model earlier and although fun and messy, really didn’t simulate a volcano as […]
Today the 8th grade class read the Passion of Jesus, the Gospel for this Sunday. We discussed the emotions Jesus, Mary, and the disciples must have felt during that 24 hour time frame 2,000 years ago. Our discussion focused on the ability of Jesus to stay calm and forgive everyone who hurt him and let […]
This is already the fifth Sunday of Lent. The Gospel this week focuses on Glorifying God and Jesus getting prepared for his Passion. Our class discussion focused on how we can all be the seed that grows and produces more fruit through our kindness and empathy towards others. We discussed using the remaining time of […]
The middle school students participated in a retreat today to further their understanding on the meaning of Lent. The retreat opened up with several getting to know you activities and then discussed times when we are selfish or unkind to friends, family, and others. In small groups the students designed posters with messages of kindness […]
The Second Sunday of Lent Gospel tells of the time Jesus took Peter, James, and John up the mountain to see him transfigured. They also were able to see Elijah and Moses. The 8th grade discussed the power of seeing something like this and how it would solidify their faith. We focused on how we […]
On Friday the 8th grade class participated in a very special webcast sponsored by the Reagan Library and the Medal of Honor committee. The panel consisted of 4 Medal of Honor winners, 2 from WWII and 2 from the Vietnam War. The 4 military men spoke to an audience of several high school and middle […]
This Sunday is the seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Gospel from Mark tells the story of a paralyzed man who has amazing friends. Jesus is resting at home and many people come to see him. It is so crowded no one can get into the house. The paralyzed man is lowered into the house […]
This Sunday is the sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Gospel tells the story of Jesus healing a leper. He asks the leper to only tell a priest what has happened, but the leper is so excited he tells everyone. Then the crowds come for Jesus. The reflection discussion focused on how the class views […]
On the fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time the Sunday Gospel focuses on Jesus casting out a demon while he was preaching. The eighth graders discussed how to use their authority and leadership for the good of all people. They also discussed choosing the right new friends in high school.
This Sunday is the third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus now officially calls the first Disciples. Simon and the others decide to give up their jobs and leave their homes to follow Jesus. The class realized this took incredible courage and faith in the Messiah. Their reflection focused on a time when each student heard […]