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| Saint Viator High School |
Religion teacher, Freshmen and Sophmore Levels |
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Welcome to Mrs. Nicholas's
Fundamentals of the Catholic Faith class for Freshman!
I am looking forward to this year with the Freshman class! I hope you find this introductory course in religion at Saint Viator to be useful, informative and even FUN, at least sometimes! It is my prayer that we will all grow in our faith in God this year as we share, discuss and reflect together. If you haven't already, make sure to take a look at the course Expectations statement below for valuable information.
Textbook information: You should have received information about purchasing our textbook at your IPAD training. Please look for instructions on you student records under "Textbook Mart" Here again, is what you will need for Religion class:
1. Download the KNO app (free from the APP store) on your IPAD.
We will use this site to access our text all year. It allows us to Highlight, annotate and keep notes IN the text.
2. Go to www.kno.com. Search for our text: The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, 3rd edition by Brian Singer -Towns, St. Mary's Press.
3. You will have to submit payment and then download the text.
4. You will also need to download the LiveBinders App from the App store. We will keep many of our additional readings and handouts in this space.
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE VIEWING THE HOMEWORK LISTINGS BELOW:
Please view this web page through google chrome. Internet explorer does not display the grid in which I record assignments correctly. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Weekly Timeline 2013- 2014
Note: All Take-Home Activities are due by the start of the next class period, unless otherwise specified.
| Thurs. 8/22 |
Working in assigned groups: Use IPAD and LiveBinders to complete "Scavenger Hunt" Part I activity on line. You may only do Part I today. Submit to Mrs. Nicholas via Google docs before you leave the class. Use link below if you cannot access Livebinders. |
Finish reading assigned last night, DUE tomorrow, Friday 8/23 |
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| Fri. 8/23 |
Hand in Homework. Continue group work: Use IPAD and LiveBinders to complete Scanvenger Hunt Part II online and submit finished worksheet. |
No homework for the weekend. |
Unit test scheduled for Monday, September 9. |
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August 26 - 30
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In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 8/26 |
We will work on the virtual Scavenger Hunt started last week |
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| Tues. 8/27 |
Notes on the Saint Viator High School Crest presented. A quiz just for information about Louis Querbes was distributed. |
Study guides for our first test were distributed. They will be due on Thursday, Sept. 5. |
No homework |
| Wed. 8/28 |
complete virtual scavenger Hunts |
work on study guide for 9/5 |
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| Thurs. 8/29 |
Deans will visit the classroom |
No Homework |
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| Fri. 8/30 |
Zoom activity. Create our classroom respect rules. |
No Homework. Happy Labor day!. |
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Need an Extra copy of the Unit 1 review sheets? click here.
September 2 - 6
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In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 9/2 |
Labor Day!! No School!! |
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| Tues. 9/3 |
Notes on Respect |
Complete the first four questions under the heading "Some Questions " in today's handout packet on Respect. These must be written or typed on a separate sheet of paper to hand in Wednesday. Keep notes to study for test. |
Test on Friday |
| Wed. 9/4 |
4 Respect questions due |
Study guide due tomoroow |
Test Friday |
| Thurs. 9/5 |
Review for test on Unit I: Respect and Viatorian history |
STUDY for Test |
Study guides collected with test tomorrow |
| Fri. 9/6 |
Unit test |
Read "Facing Questions of Faith" online and complete worksheet given in class for Monday. To access article: Click on link at the top of this page for Livebinders. you will need to use the access code: faithtime. Once in the binder for our class, click on the tab marked "Doubt and Faith." The titles for three articles will pop up, click on "Facing questions of faith" and the article should appear. If not, click on the link for the article. |
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September 9 - 13
| Date |
In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 9/9 |
Go to Campus ministry. Discuss living an abundant life as a Christian. |
complete Pre-unit questionaire for tomorrow |
Faith unit starts |
| Tues. 9/10 |
chapel experience |
Read the begining of "Faith, my relationship with God."pp. 24 -25 and answer the questions near the bottom of pg25 marked "for Personal Reflection and Discussion." Please TYPE these reflections and bring to class printed out for discussion on Wednesday. |
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| Wed. 9/11 |
Hand back tests. Look at article "Facing questions of faith." |
Continue reading packet ad answer the questions at the end of each section, pgs 25-top of 28. |
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| Thurs. 9/12 |
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Middle section of Faith Packet reading due: two reflections from pg 26 and pg 28. |
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| Fri. 9/13 |
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Finish last section of packet, pgs 28 and 29. Due Monday. Parent interview given. DUE: 9/23. |
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Rubric for "At the Dinner Table Discussion"
Faith notes for Unit test
Notes for story of St Augustine
September 16 - 20
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In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 9/16 |
No School - Faculty/Staff Retreat |
| Tues. 9/17 |
Faith AS.. continue discussion of homework and NOTES |
For Wednesday: I will check Religion binders for organization and tabs. |
Work on Interview due 9/23 |
| Wed. 9/18 |
Binder check, Begin Faith notes., St. Augustine |
complete definitions in Faith notes if not completed in class |
Parent Interview "At the dinner Table Due: 9/23 |
| Thurs. 9/19 |
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| Fri. 9/20 |
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Parent Interview DUE MONDAY!! |
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Click here for the cliff notes of Catholicism
September 23 - 27
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In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 9/23 |
Parent interview DUE TODAY Notes on Creed and belief terms |
CHAPEL reflection on Faith Quote or Symbol DUE WEDNESDAY |
Test Friday work on Review sheets |
| Tues. 9/24 |
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Chapel reflection due Tomorrow! |
Test Friday Continue to work on Review sheets |
| Wed. 9/25 |
Chapel day |
Review sheets for test will be checked in tomorrow. Study for test |
Test Friday |
| Thurs. 9/26 |
Review for Test |
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Querbes Scholars will be expected to make up test on Monday |
| Fri. 9/27 |
TEST TODAY |
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September 30 - October 4: Prayer Unit
Rubric for Parent interview Faith Unit
click her for additional copy of Prayer Unit Review sheets
Click HERE for Prayer Journal Rubric
October 7 - 11
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In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 10/7 |
We will Pray the Rosary, Learn the parts of the rosary. |
Work on Prayer Journal for Wednesday |
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| Tues. 10/8 |
Chapel Prayer exeprience |
Finish Prayer journal. DUE WEDNESEDAY |
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| Wed. 10/9 |
Prayer Journal DUE today |
Go through study Guide, Prepare to have it checked tomorrow |
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| Thurs. 10/10 |
click her for additional copy of Prayer Unit Review sheets
We will go through the Review sheets for test tomorrow |
Study for Unit TEST |
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| Fri. 10/11 |
TEST TODAY |
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October 14 - 18
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In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 10/14 |
No School - Columbus Day |
| Tues. 10/15 |
tests returned, Notes for new chapter: Know the 7 sacraments and the 3 categories they fall in. Know the 3 ways we will use the term "sacrament" see text pp.189-190 for list of sacraments and sacramentals. |
Read article in LiveBinders under "Intro Sacrament" entitled "Tune in to the Sacramental Mindset" and complete worksheet given in class. |
End of quarter is Friday. See me THURSDAY if you have a question about your grade. |
| Wed. 10/16 |
Testing Day |
| Thurs. 10/17 |
group work on article. |
no Homework |
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| Fri. 10/18 |
Notes; Sign, symbol, ritual, sacrament. Here are some of those notes:Notes for Sign, Symbol and Ritual |
Read article Tour of a Catholic Church and make a list of the bold-faced items and terms given in the article. This will be the basis of our in-class project experience on Tuesday. Due on Tuesday, 10/22. |
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October 21 - 25
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In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 10/21 |
Notes on Symbol, Sign, Ritual. Here are the Notes we covered:Notes for Sign, Symbol and Ritual |
Read article Tour of a Catholic Church and make a list of the bold-faced items and terms given in the article. This will be the basis of our in-class project experience on Tuesday. Due on Tuesday, 10/22. |
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| Tues. 10/22 |
in Chapel |
Chapel experience: students will prepare a presentation for fellow students which must be completed at home if necessary |
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| Wed. 10/23 |
.Students work on Presentations for Friday |
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| Thurs. 10/24 |
Mrs. Nicholas on Quest Retreat |
Students will complete seatwork on the Liturgical Year |
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| Fri. 10/25 |
Presentations on Items to be found in a Catholic Church |
Quiz on Monday based on Presentations |
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Review for Intro to Liturgy and Sacrament (Unit 4)
Notes for the liturgical year
October 28 - November 1
| Date |
In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 10/28 |
Finish up presentations, Quiz on Tour of a Catholic Church |
Read ch. 17 in text pp. 182 to 191 and complete worksheet given in class |
Test next Tuesday, Nov. 5 |
| Tues. 10/29 |
Quiz if not given Monday, go through Definition of Sacrament |
Work on Study Guide |
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| Wed. 10/30 |
Liturgical Year, review answers from study guide |
1. Continue work on Study Guide
2.Find gospel for your birthday using Link in Live binders. |
TEST Tues. periods 1, 2, &4. TEST Wed 11/6 for period 7 |
| Thurs. 10/31 |
Grace, Wrap up unit presentations and notes |
Work on your Birthday gospel project as well as study guide. |
Study guide due on Monday, Nov. 4, TEST on TUESDAY NOV.5
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| Fri. 11/1 |
All Saints Day, Chapel |
Study guide DUE Monday, Nov. 4, Test on Tuesday, NOV.5 |
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November 4 - 8
| Date |
In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 11/4 |
Study guides DUE. ALL Classes: Review for Test |
Study for test: This one includes more info than any previous chapter!! |
Birthday Gospel Reflection due Tuesday for period 7, Wednesday for periods 1.2 and 4. |
| Tues. 11/5 |
TEST for Periods 1,2, and 4 |
Birthday Gospel reflection DUE TOMORROW for periods 1,2,and 4., STUDY FOR TEST for period 7 |
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| Wed. 11/6 |
TEST PERIOD 7 Birthday Gospel REFLECTIONS DUE: periods 1,2, and 4. Intro to Baptism |
Begin Reading and worksheet "Baptism: First and Forever" both are available in Live binders. |
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| Thurs. 11/7 |
Reflection on the 3 meanings of Chrism |
Read Chapter 18 in text and complete worksheet over the long weekend |
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| Fri. 11/8 |
No School |
November 11 - 15
| Date |
In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 11/11 |
YOU EARNED a FREE DAY!! |
Homework due Tuesday: Read chapter 18, Baptism and complete worksheet given in class. |
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| Tues. 11/12 |
Notes on
Baptism |
Read chapter 19 in Text and answer on looseleaf paper, Reflection on pg209 and Review Questions 1,3,4,5,6, and 7 on 212. This will be due Thursday. |
NOTE: BONUS OPPORTUNITY: Come to Mass at 7:30 am on Friday. Bring 3 canned goods and one Quote about giving Thanks. Quote MUST be Cited. Give three reasons why YOU are personally thankful. |
| Wed. 11/13 |
Notes on Baptism. |
Read chapter 19 in Text and answer on looseleaf paper, Reflection on pg209 and Review Questions 1,3,4,5,6, and 7 on 212. This will be due Thursday. |
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| Thurs. 11/14 |
students read article in LiveBinders, "the gifts of the Holy Spirit" and answered questions in class |
Work on Study Guides |
test next Wednesday 11/20, study guides needed for review on Tuesday |
| Fri. 11/15 |
Notes on Baptism and Confirmation |
Review for Test on Wednesday, Study Guides Due Tuesday |
Copy of Study guide for Baptism and Confirmation Unit |
November 18 - 22
| Date |
In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 11/18 |
No School - Faculty In-Service |
| Tues. 11/19 |
Notes on Confirmation, review for Test tomorrow!!Study guides will be checked in.Confirmation class notes |
Study for tomorrow's test! |
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| Wed. 11/20 |
TEST On Unit 5: Baptism and Confirmation |
Complete reflection worksheet: "Thoughts on the Mass" for discussion tomorrow |
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| Thurs. 11/21 |
Discuss homework, begin notes on the Mass |
Prepare for Vocab Quiz tomorrow, you may use your worksheet to take the quiz |
D/F Progress Reports Issued |
| Fri. 11/22 |
Quiz on Unit terms, notes on Eucharist |
Over the weekend, Read chapter 20, pgs 213-224, and complete worksheet questions 12- 21 |
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November 25 - 29
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In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 11/25 |
Homework on Chapter 20 due. Planning for class Eucharist. |
Fill out form for "Narrative, Early Eucharist"Found here or on Sr Maria Sophia's website for Monday, 11/25 |
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| Tues. 11/26 |
Notes on the History of Eucharist |
For MOnday, Dec. 2, Read "Finding Jesus in the Eucharist" article in Livebinders and complete worksheet |
Unit Test Thursday or Friday Dec. 5 or 6th depending on Mass schedule for your class. |
November 27 - November 29: No School - Thanksgiving Break
December 2 - 6
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In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 12/2 |
"Finding Jesus in the Eucharist" reading and Worksheet due
Notes ont he Eucharist |
No written homework, review notes |
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| Tues. 12/3 |
Notes |
Period 7 ONLY: Complete Packet "U.S. Catholic finds the Presence of Christ at Mass" Due Wednesday |
Study guides due next Tuesday 12/10 |
| Wed. 12/4 |
Period 1:prep for Mass, Periods 2 & 3 Notes, Period 7: class Mass |
Periods 1 ONLY: Complete Packet " U.S. Catholic finds the Presence of Christ at Mass" for Thursday |
Study guides due next Tuesday, 12/10, Test 12/11 |
| Thurs. 12/5 |
Period 1: Class Mass, Periods 2 & 3: Prep for mass, Period 7: notes on history of the Mass |
Periods 2 & 3: Complete packet "U.S. Catholic finds the Presence of Christ at Mass" for Friday, |
Continue work on Study guide |
| Fri. 12/6 |
Periods 2 & 3: class Mass, notes on History of Mass for periods 1 and 7 |
Study guide due Tuesday, 12/10 |
Click here for a copy of the Eucharist unit Review packet |
December 9 - 13
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In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 12/9 |
Chapel experience, Taize Prayer |
Prepare study guides for review day tomorrow |
Study session after school to review |
| Tues. 12/10 |
Review day, Study guides will be checked |
Study tonight for your Unit test on Eucharist |
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| Wed. 12/11 |
Test on Eucharist |
for Thursday: Read Unit 21 in text and answer the following review questions on pgs 235-236: Questions 1,3,4,5,6, 9 and 10. |
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| Thurs. 12/12 |
Notes on Reconciliation, Chapter review questions collected. |
Vocab. sheet for unit 21 given: Students may use Friday for quiz on unit vocab |
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| Fri. 12/13 |
Notes on Unit 21. Quiz on Vocab. |
Article on Guilt given in class with Worksheet: due Monday |
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December 16 - 20
December 23, 2013 - January 3, 2014: No School - Christmas Vacation
January 6 - 10
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In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 1/6 |
Snow Day |
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| Tues. 1/7 |
Snow Day |
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| Wed. 1/8 |
Hand back tests, Intro. to vocation, Holy Orders and Marriage |
At Home: Watch Sacraments 101 on Matrimony and complete worksheet as found in Live binders under the tab "Sacraments at the service of Communion" |
Make plans to come to Cocoa and Cram tomorrow after school for help with review for all your exams!! |
| Thurs. 1/9 |
We will work on notes for Holy orders and Sacraments at the service of Communion |
Come to Cocoa and Cram tonight, bring your revised study guides, old study guides, 3-4 pm |
Click here for the study aid for SHORT ANSWERS in the semester 1 exam |
| Fri. 1/10 |
Wrap up Sacraments at the service of Communion, study guide for this unit will be checked. We will begin review for the Semester Exam. |
Work on study guide for Semester Exam, create flash cards, etc. |
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January 13 - 17
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In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 1/13 |
Review for Semester Exams |
Study for Semester Exams |
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| Tues. 1/14 |
Review for Semester Exams |
Study for Semester Exams |
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| Wed. 1/15 |
Semester Exam for period 2 |
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| Thurs. 1/16 |
Semester Exam for period 7 |
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| Fri. 1/17 |
Semester Exam for periods 1 and 4 |
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January 20 - 24
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In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 1/20 |
No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| Tues. 1/21 |
WELCOME TO SEMESTER TWO!! Intro to Morality |
NO Homework |
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| Wed. 1/22 |
Continue discussion of moral dilemmas from yesterday |
Read chapter 23, ppgs 252-253, 255-258,259-260 and answer review questions pg 263 on loose leaf, #1,4,6,and 7. |
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| Thurs. 1/23 |
Notes on Morality |
Brief essay: At LEAST 6(six) SENTENCES! use prompt: "If it was illegal to be a Christian could they find enough to convict you?" Due FRIDAY |
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| Fri. 1/24 |
Notes on Morality |
For Monday, use LIVEBINDERS. Read "Right or Wrong, How can I know" answer worksheet and turn in printed copy of worksheet. |
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January 27 - 31
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In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 1/27 |
DEEP FREEZE!! No school |
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Srtudy guides will be handed out Test on Friday |
| Tues. 1/28 |
DEEP FREEZE day 2!! no school |
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Work on Study guide for Friday test |
| Wed. 1/29 |
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For Thursday, use LIVEBINDERS. Read Free Will article and complete worksheet. Print out worksheet to hand in at beginning of class. |
Unit Test next Wednesday, Feb. 5. |
| Thurs. 1/30 |
Hand in Free Will article. Notes on Free will, sources of morality and sin. |
Write out answer to reflection question on Pg. 263 in text. must have complete paragraph for each of two questions. Study guides will be checked on Tuesday, Feb 4. Test Wednesday. |
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| Fri. 1/31 |
Continue notes on Free Will, sources of morality and sin. |
DON'T FORGET: TURN in your STUDY GUIDES with your test. |
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February 3 - 7
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In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 2/3 |
Presentation by Counselor |
Hand in Reflection. Work on Study guides for tomorrow. |
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| Tues. 2/4 |
Study Guides will be checked. Review for Test Wednesday |
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| Wed. 2/5 |
Unit TEST on Introduction to Morality. STUDY GUIDES MUST BE HANDED IN TODAY |
FOR THURSDAY: Go to Live binders, our 2nd semester binder for fundamentals of the Catholick Faith. Find our unit tab mark "Decision Making, Click on it and then click on the subtab marked "Kolberg" you will: 1. LISTEN (don't just watch!) the presentation on Kohlberg. 2.Fill-in the worksheet from class. 3.Be ready for a Quiz tomorrow on the presentation. Homework may be used for the Quiz. |
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| Thurs. 2/6 |
Quiz on Kohlberg. discussion on Kohlberg, we will apply some of his dilemmas to his stages. Begin unit notes.click here for a copy of the Decision-making notes |
Review notes |
Kohlberg dilemma |
| Fri. 2/7 |
Finish notes, use Listen examples |
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February 10 - 14
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In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 2/10 |
Finish LISTEN notes |
Use LISTEN notes to make a "decision" about a real life choice |
TEST Thurdsday |
| Tues. 2/11 |
Click here for the Study Guide for Christian Moral Decision Making Use LISTEN in class |
Study for test |
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| Wed. 2/12 |
Use Moral dilemmas in class, review for test |
STUDY FOR TOMORROW'S TEST!!! |
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| Thurs. 2/13 |
Unit TEST |
Internet research project DUE Tuesday after long weekend. NO EXCUSES. Go to LIVEBINDERS. Find Tab for new unit (3rd tab) labelled "Catholic Social Teaching". New tabs will pop up when you click on this tab. God to the first subtab marked "Website Facts", click on it and the assignment will open up. MUST be TYPED and PRINTED for class or you will recieve 20% late penalty!! |
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| Fri. 2/14 |
No School - Institute Day |
February 17 - 21
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In-Class Activity |
Take-Home Activity |
Extra Notes, etc. |
| Mon. 2/17 |
No School - Presidents' Day |
| Tues. 2/18 |
WEBSITE FACTS assignment DUE today! Discuss issues of poverty and hunger we discovered. |
Watch video entitled "What is Catholic Social Teaching." This is the colorful box that comes up when you first Click on the Chapter heading for the unit "Catholic Social Teaching" Complete worksheet given in class using The YouTube video. |
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| Wed. 2/19 |
In class: Homework will be collected. We will work on an intro to Catholic Social teaching and begin notes. |
Study/ Review notes for a brief quiz |
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