6th Gr. Religion:

*To be collected on Monday 2/2: The Session 13 Packet.

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 2/2 - Wed. 2/4: We will learn how Christian virtues help us serve God, unite the Church, and understand what we believe as Catholics.

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 2/2 - Wed. 2/4: Students will be able to analyze and discuss the ways Jesus heals and forgives by closely reading the text, completing their assigned Faith Circle roles thoughtfully, and collaborating with classmates to share insights, make connections, and reflect on the meaning of the reading (Unit 3, Session 14).
• The Beatitudes Quiz: Tuesday 2/3
• The Ten Commandments Quiz: Tuesday 2/10

Reminder for Confirmation Candidates: Your 10 required service hours, signed log sheet, and Service Hour Reflection paragraphs are due by 2/20/26.

• Copy of log sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EexA1QLYsrJx-E9O1hjmHQovZGZxRxWAYSSUKpIIkxY/edit?usp=sharing
• Copy of Service Hour Reflection paragraphs assignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TEFc9YaYrcN3OpxM5BlQkYZysWgo0GNfOop8K5gFYLk/edit?usp=sharing

8th Grade Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 2/2 - Tues. 2/3: Students will understand the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

• Wed. 2/4: 8th Grade Confirmation Retreat.

Reminder for Confirmation Candidates: Your 10 required service hours, signed log sheet, and Service Hour Reflection paragraphs are due by 2/20/26.

• Copy of log sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IN141VmIM9oXoZKl16VZLyRijNpaIKxN/view?usp=sharing
• Copy of Service Hour Reflection paragraphs assignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TEFc9YaYrcN3OpxM5BlQkYZysWgo0GNfOop8K5gFYLk/edit?usp=sharing

6th Gr. Religion:

*To be collected on Monday 1/26: The completed Psalm Memorization worksheet.

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 1/26 - Wed. 1/28: Students will understand our call to the Church, God’s relationship with his people from the Old to the New Testament, Pentecost and Peter’s message, and the Church’s respect for other religions.

• Psalm Memorization Oral Quiz: Wednesday 1/28

7th Gr. Religion:

*To be collected on Monday 1/26: The completed Session 12 packet.

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 1/26 - Tues. 1/27: Students will describe how the Ten Commandments and Beatitudes show how God wants us to live, understand Jesus’ invitation to the Kingdom of God, and pray to live out the Beatitudes.

• Wed. 1/28: Counselor classroom visit will take place during Religion class this day.

• The Beatitudes Quiz: Tuesday 2/3

Reminder for Confirmation Candidates: Your 10 required service hours, signed log sheet, and Service Hour Reflection paragraphs are due by 2/20/26.

• Copy of log sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EexA1QLYsrJx-E9O1hjmHQovZGZxRxWAYSSUKpIIkxY/edit?usp=sharing
• Copy of Service Hour Reflection paragraphs assignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TEFc9YaYrcN3OpxM5BlQkYZysWgo0GNfOop8K5gFYLk/edit?usp=sharing

8th Grade Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 1/26 - Wed. 1/28: Students will examine the meaning of Laying On of hands at Confirmation and the role of the Holy Spirit in their lives today.

Reminder for Confirmation Candidates: Your 10 required service hours, signed log sheet, and Service Hour Reflection paragraphs are due by 2/20/26.

• Copy of log sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IN141VmIM9oXoZKl16VZLyRijNpaIKxN/view?usp=sharing
• Copy of Service Hour Reflection paragraphs assignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TEFc9YaYrcN3OpxM5BlQkYZysWgo0GNfOop8K5gFYLk/edit?usp=sharing

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Tues. 1/13: Students will understand that the Psalms help us learn how to pray, and that wisdom literature gives us practical advice for living. (Unit 3, Session 12)

• • Wed. 1/14: Students will choose a Psalm, explain what it teaches, apply it to themselves, and represent it visually.

• • • Psalm Memorization Oral Quiz: Wednesday 1/28

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• • Tues. 1/20 - Wed. 1/21: Students will analyze Jesus’ first miracle at the Wedding at Cana, connect it to the meaning of sacramental signs, and engage in Lectio Divina prayer. (Unit 3, Session 12)

Reminder for Confirmation Candidates: Your 10 required service hours, signed log sheet, and Service Hour Reflection paragraphs are due by 2/20/26.

• Copy of log sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EexA1QLYsrJx-E9O1hjmHQovZGZxRxWAYSSUKpIIkxY/edit?usp=sharing
• Copy of Service Hour Reflection paragraphs assignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TEFc9YaYrcN3OpxM5BlQkYZysWgo0GNfOop8K5gFYLk/edit?usp=sharing

8th Grade Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Tues. 1/20: Students will understand and reflect on the Renewal of Baptismal Promises and the profession of faith at Confirmation, and identify the symbols of the Holy Spirit and their meaning in their lives. (Chapter 3 Anointed in the Spirit)

• • Wed. 1/21: Counselor classroom visit will take place during Religion class this day.

Reminder for Confirmation Candidates: Your 10 required service hours, signed log sheet, and Service Hour Reflection paragraphs are due by 2/20/26.

• Copy of log sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IN141VmIM9oXoZKl16VZLyRijNpaIKxN/view?usp=sharing
• Copy of Service Hour Reflection paragraphs assignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TEFc9YaYrcN3OpxM5BlQkYZysWgo0GNfOop8K5gFYLk/edit?usp=sharing

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 1/12 - Tues. 1/13: (Continued from last week) Students will be able to analyze and discuss the ways God is present in the Temple by closely reading the text, completing their assigned Faith Circle roles thoughtfully, and collaborating with classmates to share insights, make connections, and reflect on the meaning of the reading (Unit 3, Session 11).
• Classwork/Homework: Faith Circle Role Sheet, group participation, Session 11 Assessment

• • Wed. 1/14: Counselor classroom visit will take place during Religion class this day.

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 1/12  - Tues. 1/13: (Continued from last week) Students will be able to analyze and discuss how Jesus prepared for His ministry by thoughtfully completing their Faith Circle roles and collaborating with classmates to share insights, make connections, and reflect on the meaning of the reading (Unit 3, Session 11).
• Classwork/Homework: Faith Circle Role Sheet, group participation, Session 11 Assessment

• • Wed. 1/14: Students will use class time to work on their service hour reflections.

• Confirmation Service Hours Reminder: Your 10 required service hours are due by 2/20/26.

8th Grade Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 1/12  - Tues. 1/13: Students will review the basics of Confirmation and grace, and learn how water helps us understand the meaning and effects of Baptism. (Chapters 1 & 2 Anointed in the Spirit)

• • Wed. 1/14: 

• • • Leonhardt’s homeroom: Students will use class time to work on their service hour reflections.
    • Forlenza’s homeroom: Will help out at the food pantry during class.

• Confirmation Service Hours Reminder: Your 10 required service hours are due by 2/20/26.

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 1/5  - Tues. 1/7: Students will be able to analyze and discuss the ways God is present in the Temple by closely reading the text, completing their assigned Faith Circle roles thoughtfully, and collaborating with classmates to share insights, make connections, and reflect on the meaning of the reading (Unit 3, Session 11).
• Homework: Study for Unit 2 Test on Wednesday

• • Wed. 1/7: Unit 2 Test

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 1/5  - Tues. 1/7: On Monday, students will begin class with a New Year reflection and check-in to consider their faith goal for 2026. Students will be able to analyze and discuss how Jesus prepared for His ministry by closely reading the text, thoughtfully completing their Faith Circle roles, and collaborating with classmates to share insights, make connections, and reflect on the meaning of the reading (Unit 3, Session 11).
• Homework: Study for Unit 2 Test on Wednesday

• • Wed. 1/7: Unit 2 Test

• Confirmation Service Hours Reminder: Your 10 required service hours are due by 2/20/26.

8th Grade Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 1/5  - Tues. 1/7: Students will understand the significance of being a candidate for the Sacrament of Confirmation and identify the expectations and responsibilities of Confirmation candidates as presented in Chapter 1 of Anointed in the Spirit.
• Homework: Study for Unit 2 Test on Wednesday

• • Wed. 1/7: Unit 2 Test

• Just a reminder, the Confirmation Information (Name Form) and the Confirmation Sponsor Statement Form are past due. Please have your student turn them in as soon as possible.

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HhOzYnHwYYjr9NtCecF_cMrRGtqJvdk3ZYCb_CGGM2s/edit?usp=sharing
• Confirmation Service Hours Reminder: Your 10 required service hours are due by 2/20/26.

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 
  • Mon. 12/15: Students will revisit and reinforce Unit 2 concepts while participating in a class review game.
  • Tues. 12/16: Unit 2 Test

• • Wed. 12/7: Students will demonstrate understanding of the Advent wreath’s history and symbolism by citing textual evidence in their responses and accurately representing its symbolic colors.

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 12/15: Students will revisit and reinforce Unit 2 concepts while participating in a class review game.
• Tues. 12/16: Unit 2 Test

• • Wed. 12/7: Students will demonstrate understanding of the Advent wreath’s history and symbolism by citing textual evidence in their responses and accurately representing its symbolic colors.

8th Grade Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 12/15: Students will revisit and reinforce Unit 2 concepts while participating in a class review game.
• Tues. 12/16: Unit 2 Test

• • Wed. 12/7: Students will demonstrate understanding of the Advent wreath’s history and symbolism by citing textual evidence in their responses and accurately representing its symbolic colors.

• Just a reminder, the Confirmation Information (Name Form) and the Confirmation Sponsor Statement Form are due. Please have your student turn them in as soon as possible.

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HhOzYnHwYYjr9NtCecF_cMrRGtqJvdk3ZYCb_CGGM2s/edit?usp=sharing

7th & 8th Graders: Christmas Break Service Opportunity Reminder
Christmas break can be a great time to earn service hours toward Confirmation. Organizations such as Feed My Starving Children and Fill a Heart 4 Kids currently have volunteer opportunities available. Please visit their websites for more information and to sign up.

Reminder: Your 10 required service hours are due by 2/20/26.

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 11/24: Students will read the Gospel story of Jesus healing ten men with leprosy, write a short gratitude journal entry, and decorate breakfast bags for Fill a Heart 4 Kids, reflecting on God’s blessings and showing kindness to others. 
  • • I will be collecting the Session 9 Packets today. They were homework.

• Students should bring art supplies to class.

• Tues. 11/25: 

• 6B: Students will read and reflect on Bible passages about thankfulness, write a short personal reflection on one passage, and create a visual representation to show their understanding of gratitude to God.

• Students should bring art supplies to class.

• 6A: No class, early dismissal

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 11/24: Counselor classroom visit will take place during Religion class this day.

• Tues. 11/25: Students will read the Gospel story of Jesus healing ten men with leprosy, write a short gratitude journal entry, and decorate breakfast bags for Fill a Heart 4 Kids, reflecting on God’s blessings and showing kindness to others.

• Students should bring art supplies to class.

8th Grade Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 11/24:
  • Students will apply formal letter-writing skills and their understanding of Confirmation by drafting a Candidacy letter to Bishop O’Malley, completing a rough draft by 11/25 and a finalized draft by 12/1.
  • Link to assignment details & rubric:
  • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HaVLFxVw3zdGe9OIBg3rpw3fp2OR0XQWtPtAfGzDvk8/edit?usp=sharing

• Tues. 11/25: No class, early dismissal

• Just a reminder, the Confirmation Information (Name Form) and the Confirmation Sponsor Statement Form are due. Please have your student turn them in as soon as possible.

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HhOzYnHwYYjr9NtCecF_cMrRGtqJvdk3ZYCb_CGGM2s/edit?usp=sharing

I am so thankful to all of you for the joy and laughter your children bring to our classroom and for your loving support as their parents. I wish you and your families a blessed and happy Thanksgiving!

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: Students will deepen their understanding of how God guides us by studying the story of the Rich Young Man, the Israelites’ journey in the Exodus, and the Ten Commandments.

• Classwork/Homework: 
• Session 8 Packet (guided notes)

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: Students will review the main ideas from Session 7 and begin Session 8 by exploring Jesus’ birth in Luke’s Infancy Narrative. We will identify the hardships faced by the Holy Family and pray a psalm of thanksgiving for God’s justice.

• Classwork/Homework: 
• Session 8 Packet (guided notes)

8th Grade Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 11/10 - Tues. 11/11: Students will describe how the Church served as a source of light and stability during the Dark Ages, explain how Saint Benedict’s Rule helped monks and nuns grow in their relationship with God, define key terms related to monastic life and virtue, and reflect on how all Christians can live out the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience in their own communities.

• Classwork/Homework: 
• Session 8 Packet (guided notes)
• Wed. 11/12: 
• Leonhardt’s homeroom: Counselor classroom visit will take place during Religion class this day.
• Forlenza’s homeroom: Will help out at the food pantry during class.
• Upcoming date to remember:

• November 21st: Confirmation Information (Name Form) and the Confirmation Sponsor Statement Form are due:

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HhOzYnHwYYjr9NtCecF_cMrRGtqJvdk3ZYCb_CGGM2s/edit?usp=sharing

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week:

• Mon. 11/3 - Tues. 11/4: Students will honor and pray for all souls through a class prayer service, and deepen their understanding of how God guides us by studying the story of the Rich Young Man, the Israelites’ journey in the Exodus, and the Ten Commandments.

• Wed. 11/5: Counselor classroom visit will take place during Religion class this day.
• Classwork/Homework: 
• All Saints Day and All Souls Day packet
• Session 8 Packet

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: Students will participate in a prayer service to honor all souls and explore the meaning of Jesus’ name while learning the different ways God communicates with us.

• Classwork/Homework: 
• “Jesus Is God with Us” handout

8th Grade Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: Students will participate in a prayer service to honor all souls, explore how Pope Gregory the Great influenced the Church, understand how the first three commandments guide us to love and adore God, and recognize how caring for creation is a way to honor God.

• Classwork/Homework: 
• “Praise God in Worship” handout
• Session 7 Assessment

6th Grade Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: Students will understand how God has cared for His people throughout history by reading the story of Jesus feeding the 4,000, learning how Moses led the Hebrews out of slavery, and recognizing how Jesus established a New Covenant through the Eucharist as a sign of God’s love and promise to be with us always. (Session 7)

• Classwork/Homework: 
• Session 6 Assessment
• Mark 8:1-9 worksheet
• Journeys of Faith: Passover and Eucharist/Moses, Passover, and the Eucharist worksheet
• Session 7 Assessment 

7th Grade Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week:

• Mon. 10/20: Unit 1 Test

• Tues. 10/21 - Wed. 10/22: Students will identify Saint Marie of the Incarnation as a missionary to the New World, explain that Jesus is both true God and true man, describe how Jesus shows a close and loving relationship with God and others, and experience prayer through Lectio Divina. (Unit 2, Session 6)
• Classwork/Homework: 
• Guided Reading Notes packet

• Dates to remember:

• Sun. 10/26: 8th Grade Saint Showcase 

8th Grade Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week:

• Mon. 10/20 - Tues. 10/21: Students will be able to explain the significance of Saint Benedict and Saint Scholastica, describe monastic life, summarize the early Church councils, and reflect on how the Nicene Creed shapes their faith and daily choices. (Unit 2, Session 7)

• Classwork/Homework:
• Guided Reading Notes packet
• Wed. 10/22: Counselor classroom visit will take place during Religion class this day.

• Dates to remember:

• Sun. 10/26: Saint Showcase (mandatory)

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: Students will begin Unit 2, Jesus, Our Lord and Savior, read about the life of Saint John Neumann, and engage with Session 6: God is Faithful. They will read and reflect on the Annunciation, learn about Jacob, Esau, and Joseph from the Old Testament, and define Divine Providence. Students will apply lessons from the Old Testament to better understand God's faithfulness in their own lives.

• Classwork/Homework: 
• Luke 1:30-33 worksheet
• Joseph’s Faithfulness worksheet
• Session 6 Assessment

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcome for the Week: Students will review and reinforce their understanding of key concepts from Unit 1 in preparation for the unit test.

• Classwork/Homework:

• Session 5 Assessment 
• Unit 1 Study Guide

• Dates to remember:

• Mon. 10/20: Unit 1 Test
• Sun. 10/26: 8th Grade Saint Showcase 

8th Grade Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: Students will research and complete their Saint posters by gathering key information about their chosen saint, explaining their personal connection or admiration, and creatively presenting their findings. They will use class time to type, print, and assemble their posters, bringing necessary art supplies and submitting completed work by the end of class on Wednesday.

• Saint Poster Directions & Rubric: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dDGx-O7xWYQaEtR2URtxhhhqw72qOVgRuKiQq6qNTuE/edit?usp=sharing

• Dates to remember:

• Wed. 10/15: Saint Poster Due by end of the class
• Sun. 10/26: Saint Showcase (mandatory)

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week:

• Mon. 10/6: Students will use study tools, including Quizlet and the study guide, to prepare for the Unit 1 test. (Copies of the Study Guide are on Google Classroom)

• Homework: Study for Unit 1 Test tomorrow

• Tues. 10/7: Unit 1 Test

• Wed. 10/8: Students will explore the life of St. Francis of Assisi through a scavenger hunt and gallery walk, using reading comprehension, text evidence, and critical thinking skills.

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week:

• Mon. 10/6:  Students will practice meditative prayer. 

• Tues. 10/7: In Session 5, Students will explain that Ordinary Time is a time to grow as disciples of Christ and deepen our commitment to Him.

• Homework/Classwork: All students must finish the Session 5 Assessment due Monday, October 13th. 7 D/S students must return movie permission slips by tomorrow (10/8).

• Wed. 10/8:

• 7S: will fill-in for the 8th graders and volunteer in the Food Pantry during class. 

• 7 D/S: As a review of Session 4, in which we studied the Immaculate Conception, the Annunciation, and the Blessed Mother, we will watch Mary Mother of Jesus. Students must have a signed permission slip returned in order to participate.

8th Grade Religion:

Please review the Confirmation Name Poster Directions with your child. The poster is due October 15th.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dDGx-O7xWYQaEtR2URtxhhhqw72qOVgRuKiQq6qNTuE/edit?usp=sharing

• Learning Outcomes for the Week:

• Mon. 10/6:  Students will learn about St. George’s faith and courage by reading and answering questions.

• Homework: Study for Unit 1 Test tomorrow. (Copies of the Study Guide are on Google Classroom)
• Tues. 10/7: Unit 1 Test
• Wed. 10/8: Retreat/No Class

• Dates to remember:

• Tues. 10/7: Unit 1 Test
• Wed. 10/15: Saint Poster Due
• Sun. 10/26: Saint Showcase (mandatory)