6th Gr. Religion:

• Students will conclude Session 2 by reviewing the second creation story, God’s gift of creation, and how we are called to care for it, while using class time to work on their Session 2 packets. 
• In Session 3, students will examine how sin entered the world through Adam and Eve, the consequences of their disobedience, and the growing alienation from God illustrated by Cain and Abel. 
• Wednesday - Counselor will visit during class.

• • Homework/classwork:

• • • Session 2 Packet - Due Tues. 9/22
    • Session 3 Packet

7th Gr. Religion:

• In Session 3, students will explain how Jesus’ genealogy connects Him to Salvation history and discuss how Jesus fulfills God’s revelation. 
• Students will learn about Jesus’ family tree in Session 3 and explore their own family history by reflecting on how their family’s traditions, values, experiences, and memories have helped shape who they are today. 

• • Homework/classwork:

• • • Session 2 Packet - Due Mon. 9/21

• • • Session 3 Packet
    • Our Family Trees Assignment - Due Mon 9/28 (will need help from a family member to complete)

• • Date to remember:

• • • Wed. 9/30:  Confirmation Commitment Form due 

8th Gr. Religion:

• In Session 2, students will explore Saint Paul’s conversion, his role in spreading the Gospel, and the Council of Jerusalem.
• In Session 3, students will learn about early Christian martyrs, how they showed their faith, and pray the Litany of the Saints together.
  • Homework/classwork:
    • Session 2 packet
    • Session 3 packet

6th Gr. Religion:

• Students will explore the Bible to build familiarity with its structure and contents, then read Scripture to identify and reflect on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.  
• Students will understand God’s grace, how to respond with good works, and recognize the value in all of God’s creation and human family.
• Students will understand the second creation story, God’s gift of creation, and how we are called to care for it.

• • Homework/classwork:

• • • Session 1 - Packet 1 - DUE MONDAY 9/14

• • • Session 1 - Worksheet 1
    • Session 2 Packet

7th Gr. Religion:

• Students will become familiar with the Confirmation preparation process, upcoming activities, requirements, and important dates for their 7th grade Year 1 of preparation.

• In Session 2,  students will learn about John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism, and how trusting God and prayer can help them.

• • Homework/classwork:

• • • 7th Grade Confirmation Packet 
    • Session 2 Packet

• Date to remember:

• • Wed. 9/30:  Confirmation Commitment Form due 

8th Gr. Religion:

• We will wrap up Session 1 and prepare to explore Saint Paul’s conversion, his role in spreading the Gospel, and the Council of Jerusalem in Session 2.

• Wednesday - Counselor will visit during class.
  • Homework/classwork:
    • Session 1 packet - Due Tues. 9/15
    • Session 2 packet
    • 8th Grade Confirmation Packet - Parents & students should review together at home.

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Objectives for the Week: Students will continue with Session 1, practicing how to locate Scripture passages, reflecting on Scripture by imagining an encounter with the risen Christ, and identifying the Fruits of the Holy Spirit

• • Homework/classwork:

• • • Session 1 - Packet 1
    • Session 1 - Worksheet 1

• Date to remember:

• Tues. 9/8: 6th Grade Bible Blessing following the school Mass. Sixth grade families are welcome to join us.
• Wed. 9/9: Food Pantry Collection - garbanzo beans

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Objectives for the Week: 
  • Tuesday 9/8: Students will complete Session 1 by reviewing the Trinity, God as our Creator, Catholic Social Teaching, and the Sign of the Cross.
  • Wednesday 9/9: Students will become familiar with the Confirmation preparation process, upcoming activities, requirements, and important dates for their 7th grade Year 1 of preparation. If time permits, we will start Session 2 in the textbook. In Session 2,  students will learn about John the Baptist, Jesus’ baptism, and how trusting God and prayer can help them.

• Homework/classwork:

• • Session 1 Packet 

• • **7th Grade Confirmation Packet - Parents & students should review together at home.**

• • Session 2 Packet

• Date to remember:

• Wed. 9/9: Food Pantry Collection - baked beans
• Wed. 9/30:  Confirmation Commitment Form due 

8th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Objectives for the week: 

• • Tuesday 9/8: Students will become familiar with the Confirmation preparation process, upcoming activities, requirements, and important dates for their 8th grade Year 2 of preparation. If time permits, we will continue working in Session 1 in the textbook.

• • Wednesday 9/9:
    • • 8L: Students will help in the Food Pantry.
      • 8F: Continue Session 1
  • Homework/classwork:
    • Session 1 packet
    • 8th Grade Confirmation Packet - Parents & students should review together at home.

• Date to remember:

• Wed. 9/9: Food Pantry Collection - pasta sauce

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 6/1: Students will learn about St. Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, by watching part of the documentary I Am With You. We will end the school year together in prayer.

• Tues. 6/2: No class

• Wed. 6/3: No class

• Please note:

• Please review and sign the service hour requirements form for next year and return it with your child. Students may leave their Bibles with me over the summer or bring them back when school resumes.
• Copy of Forms

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 6/1: Students will learn about St. Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, by watching part of the documentary I Am With You. We will end the school year together in prayer.

• Tues. 6/2: No class

• Wed. 6/3: No class

• Please note:

• Please review and sign the service hour requirements form for next year and return it with your child. Students may leave their Bibles with me over the summer or bring them back when school resumes.
• Copy of Forms

A big thank you to all the students and families for your hard work and support this year. It has been a wonderful first year here at St. Joe’s! I have truly enjoyed teaching your children and look forward to seeing them again after summer break. Wishing all of you a fun, safe, and restful summer vacation! 

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 5/26 - Tues. 5/27: Students will demonstrate understanding of our call to care for God’s creation, explain the responsibility of stewardship over creation, and reflect on what it means to live in solidarity with all people. (Session 23)

• • Due Dates:

• Session 23 packet due Wed. 5/27
• 2026-2027 Service Hour Guidelines signed form due Wed. 5/27
• Copy of Forms
• All late/missing assignments due Wed. 5/27

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 5/26 - Tues. 5/27: Students will research information about a saint or holy person. They will also reflect on their personal growth and experiences in Religion class throughout the school year.

• • Due Dates:

• • • Saint/Holy Person Research Assignment #3 due Tues. 5/26

• Reflection due Wed. 5/27
• 2026-2027 Service Hour Guidelines signed form due Wed. 5/27
• Copy of Forms
• All late/missing assignments due Wed. 5/27

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 5/18: 

• • 6A: Students will continue working on Session 22.

• • 6B: Counselor classroom visit will take place during Religion class this day and the Session 22 packet is due.

• Tues. 5/19 - Wed. 5/20: Students will demonstrate understanding of our call to care for God’s creation, explain the responsibility of stewardship over creation, and reflect on what it means to live in solidarity with all people. (Session 23)

• Assignment to be graded: Session 22 packet
• Please note: I will be distributing the 2026–2027 Service Hour Guidelines in class this week. Students will bring these home for your review. Please read them with your student, sign the form, and return the signed copy by Wednesday, May 27th. 

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 5/18 - Tues. 5/19: Students will continue Session 21, discovering how Jesus’ life, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension show us the path to eternal life with God while exploring how our work can express our vocation to be coworkers with God.

• Wed. 5/20: Counselor classroom visit will take place during Religion class this day and the Session 21 packet is due.

• Assignment to be graded: Session 21 packet
• Please note: I will be distributing the 2026–2027 Service Hour Guidelines in class this week. Students will bring these home for your review. Please read them with your student, sign the form, and return the signed copy by Wednesday, May 27th. 

8th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 5/18: Students will reflect on their relationship with Jesus and how they can live out their faith through their words, actions, prayer life, and example to others. 

• Tues. 5/19: Students will review and reinforce key Religion concepts from this year through a collaborative trivia game focused on Confirmation, prayer, discipleship, the Holy Spirit, Catholic Social Teaching, vocations, and living the faith in daily life.

• Wed. 5/20:  No class - Graduation practice.

• Assignments to be graded: 
• 8F: Biblical Advice Activity due 5/19.

• • • 8L & 8F: 8th Grade End of the Year Religion Reflection

• PLEASE NOTE: ALL assignments must be turned in to me by Wednesday, 5/20 to be counted in the student’s 3rd trimester grade.

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 5/11: Students will continue working on Session 21 by learning about St. Thérèse of Lisieux and the Theological Virtues of faith, hope, and charity.

• Tues. 5/12: Students will learn how the Sacraments of Holy Orders and Matrimony call Christians to live lives of holiness and service to others. (Session 22)

• Wed. 5/13: 

• • 6A: Counselor classroom visit will take place during Religion class this day.

• 6B: Students will continue working on Session 22.
• Assignment to be graded: Session 21 packet

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 5/11: Students will complete a Pear Practice review activity to prepare for their Unit 4 test.

• Tues. 5/12: Unit 4 Test

• Wed. 5/13: Students will begin Unit 5 by learning about Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe and, in Session 21, discover how Jesus’ life, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension show us the path to eternal life with God while exploring how our work can express our vocation to be coworkers with God.

• Assignment to be graded: Unit 4 Test
• Date to remember: Tuesday, 5/12 Unit 4 Test

8th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 5/11:Counselor classroom visit will take place during Religion class this day.

• Tues. 5/12: Students will review the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the 5th, 6th, and 9th Commandments. Time permitting, students will begin a Biblical advice activity.

• Wed. 5/13:  

• • 8L: Students will help in the Food Pantry.
  • 8F: Students will work on a Biblical advice activity to apply Scripture teachings to real-life situations.
• Assignments to be graded:
  • Session 18 Assessment worksheet due 5/11
  • Session 18 Making Connections: The Church Reaches Out worksheet

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 5/4: Students will review key concepts to prepare for the Archdiocese Religion Assessment, strengthening their understanding of the material covered throughout the year.

• Tues. 5/5: Archdiocese Religion Assessment

• Wed. 5/6: Students will begin Unit 5 by learning about St. Benedict of Palermo, understanding our faith as a call to action, identifying the Theological Virtues, and seeing how St. Thérèse of Lisieux lived them out. (Session 21)

• Assignment to be graded: Arch. Study Guide due 5/5

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 5/4: Students will review key concepts to prepare for the Archdiocese Religion Assessment, strengthening their understanding of the material covered throughout the year.

• Tues. 5/5: Archdiocese Religion Assessment

• Wed. 5/6: Students will use their textbooks to review Unit 4 content and complete a study guide to prepare for their test on Tuesday, May 12th.

• Assignment to be graded: Arch. Study Guide due 5/5
• Date to remember: Tuesday, 5/12 Unit 4 Test

8th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 5/4: Archdiocese Religion Assessment

• Tues. 5/5: Students will be able to describe key aspects of the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, explain how the 5th, 6th, and 9th Commandments guide Christian moral living, and practice the Daily Examen as a way to reflect on their thoughts, actions, and relationship with God. (Session 18)

• Wed. 5/6:  Counselor classroom visit will take place during Religion class this day.

• Assignments to be graded: Arch. Study Guide due 5/4, Session 18 Assessment worksheet

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 4/27: Students will review Unit 4 content by participating in a review game to prepare for the test. 

• Tues. 4/28: Unit 4 Test (The study guide was given to students on 4/22 and is also accessible on Google Classroom.)

• Wed. 4/29: Counselor classroom visit will take place during Religion class this day.

• Please note: All Unit 4 late/missing assignments are due Wednesday, 4/29.

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 4/27 - Tues. 4/28: Students will identify the key events of Jesus’ life that we celebrate during Holy Week and explain our belief in the promise of the Resurrection. (Session 20)
• Wed. 4/29: Counselor classroom visit will take place during Religion class this day.
• Assignment to be graded: Session 20 worksheet

• • • Due Dates:

• • • • Session 19 packet due Mon. 4/27

8th Grade Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 4/27 - Tues. 4/28: Students will review key concepts to prepare for the Archdiocese Religion Assessment, strengthening their understanding of the material covered throughout the year. 

• Wed. 4/29:  Archdiocese Religion Assessment
  • Due Date:

• • • 8L - Session 17 packet due Mon. 4/27

• 8F - Session 17 packet was collected on Wed. 4/22

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 4/20 - Wed. 4/22: Students will describe how Lent is a time of prayer and fasting and analyze how fasting helps us become more aware of the needs of others and how we depend on God. (Session 20)

• Assignment to be graded: Session 20 packet
• Please note: Any student who did not turn in their Session 19 packet on Wednesday, 4/15 must turn it in on Monday, 4/20. 

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 4/20 - Tues. 4/21: Students will explain how the Holy Spirit helps us recognize Christ’s presence in prayer, community, the sacraments, and daily life, and identify the Sacraments of Initiation as our entry into the Body of Christ. (Session 19)
• Wed. 4/22: No Class
• Assignment to be graded: Session 19 packet

• Due Dates:

• Jesus Collages are due Mon. 4/20
• Saint Research assignment is due Tues. 4/21

8th Grade Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 4/20 - Tues. 4/21: Students will identify key decisions made by Church leaders at the Council of Trent, distinguish between mortal, venial, and social sin, and explain the meaning of the petitions in the Lord’s Prayer. (Session 17)

• Wed. 4/22: Counselor classroom visit will take place during Religion class this day.
• Assignment to be graded: Session 17 packet
• Please note: Any student who did not turn in their Session 16 packet on Tuesday, 4/16 must turn it when the 8th graders return to class. 

6th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 4/13 - Wed. 4/15: Students will explore Jesus healing the paralytic, understand the Sacraments of Healing, and learn how Jesus entrusted his healing mission to his disciples, while defining key terms including euthanasia, restitution, penance, and temporal punishment. (Session 19)

• Assignment to be graded: Session 19 packet

7th Gr. Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 4/13 - Wed. 4/15: Students will complete Session 18, exploring Jesus’ glory revealed through his suffering, Death, and Resurrection, and how this calls us to live as faithful disciples. They will also create a collage that reflects who Jesus is to them personally through images and words.
• Assignment to be graded: Session 18: Jesus Redeems Us packet and Picturing Jesus Collage

8th Grade Religion:

• Learning Outcomes for the Week: 

• Mon. 4/13 - Tues. 4/14: Students will continue working on Session 16, understanding how Martin Luther’s actions led to the Protestant Reformation, exploring the Catholic belief that salvation is a gift from God received through faith in Jesus, and recognizing the Psalms as a form of prayer used in both personal and communal prayer. If time permits, students will begin Session 17.

• Assignment to be graded: Session 16: The Protestant Reformation packet

• Date to remember: Wed. 4/15 - No class