This Advent season the middle school students have been studying the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Each day one of the 12 fruits was shown on the projector and then the class discussed how they can use these fruits, such as generosity, faithfulness, self-control, and joy to better prepare themselves for the coming of Jesus […]
The 8th grade has spent many lessons studying and applying the Catholic virtues. They understand the Theological and Cardinal virtues and have discussed ways to apply them to their everyday lives. They are looking forward to sharing the children story books they wrote and illustrated for each virtue with the primary grades next week.
The Class of 2014 led the middle school Advent retreat. The theme they chose was unity and the message was to focus this Advent on unity with God and each other. The retreat included readings from the New Testament, an entertaining skit, music, getting to know you activities, and trust exercises. The retreat ended with […]
This Sunday is the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the Gospel Luke recalls when Jesus was asked about the end of the world. Jesus replies and states, “See that you not be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and ‘The time has come.’ Do not follow them! When […]
The middle school students have been studying a wide variety of Saints for the month of November. We have been discussing the virtues and morals that the saints demonstrate for us in our faith. The 6th grade researched a saint of their choice and then placed the information on a cloud for our Saints in […]
On Wednesday the middle school participated in a Rosary Liturgy to celebrate the rosary during the month of October. The intentions mentioned were for Adopt a Family and Cancer patients. Several choir members sang beautiful songs honoring Mary. It was a reverent, prayerful experience for the students and faculty.
The 8th grade class completed a chapter in religion that focused on prayer. They learned the different forms of prayer, how to pray, and the meaning of the Liturgy of the Hours. To complete the lesson the class prepared a liturgy. The theme they chose was healing to tie in with October cancer awareness. Ironically […]
This is the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Gospel according to Luke tells the parable about a rich man and a poor beggar named Lazarus. The message of the Gospel is to take action in our life time to help others. The 8th grade class offered up many great ideas about how to help […]
This Sunday is the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Gospel is written by Luke and the point is to teach us that God forgives and accepts sinners. The 8th grade class reflected on the importance of forgiveness. Many mentioned that they need to forgive someone in their own life or ask forgiveness of someone […]
The focus of 7th grade religion is using Scripture to get to know Jesus better and improve our faith. We are studying both his human and divine qualities. We are beginning Chapter 3 in the Christ Our Life book and learning about the books in the New Testament. Today the students used their Catholic Youth […]