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Homework and announcements can be found on Snapgrades. Please check often! 6 Religion Text: Blest Are We (Silver Burdett Ginn Religion/RCL); Family Life (Benziger/RCL) Description: Sixth grade students will explore the story of salvation rooted in the Old Testament beginning with God’s revelation to Abraham and Sarah and ending the year with the Jewish struggles in the years prior the birth of the Messiah. Family Life is a value-based program that focuses on moral responsibility and respecting God’s gift of life, correlated to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, taught in cooperation with the parents. Topics for 6th grade include family background and traits, self-knowledge, showing respect, birth and death, family economics, and global responsibility. Goals: Enrich the prayer life of the students; Indentify and encourage participation in service to Church and community Deepen students understanding of the Catholic faith and doctrine; Gain an appreciation of the Bible as the written Word of God Evaluation: Grades will be taken on chapter tests, unit tests after every 4th chapter, projects, and homework assignments including quarterly reports. 7 Religion Text: Call to Faith (Harcourt Religion Publishers); Family Life (Benziger) Description: Seventh grade students are presented with the core elements of the faith based on Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Liturgical catechesis includes prayer, worship, and celebration, encouraging lifelong learning and development. Family Life is a value-based program that focuses on moral responsibility and respecting God’s gift of life, correlated to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, taught in cooperation with the parents. Topics for 7th grade include family relationships, gender identity, consequences, wellness, Christian living, values, and virtues. Goals: Enrich the prayer life of the students Indentify and encourage participation in service to Church and community Deepen students understanding of the Catholic faith and doctrine Evaluation: Grades will be taken on chapter quizzes, unit tests after every 3rd chapter, projects, and homework assignments including quarterly reports. 8 Religion Text: Call to Faith (Harcourt Religion Publishers); Family Life (Benziger) Description: Eighth grade students are presented with the core elements of the faith based on Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Liturgical catechesis includes prayer, worship, and celebration, encouraging lifelong learning and development. Family Life is a value-based program that focuses on moral responsibility and respecting God’s gift of life, correlated to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, taught in cooperation with the parents. Topics for 8th grade include self-understanding, emotions, marriage and family life, health, social relationships, and growing in Christ Goals: Enrich the prayer life of the students Indentify and encourage participation in service to Church and community Deepen students understanding of the Catholic faith and doctrine Evaluation: Grades will be taken on chapter quizzes, unit tests after every 3rd chapter, projects, and homework assignments including quarterly reports. Other useful information:To help you make appointments and assist your child with organizing their day, refer to the schedule below. SCHEDULE: MRS. DIEBALL’S HOMEROOM MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY 8:10 PE 8:55 Literature (Wednesday) 9:45 Math 10:35 English Library 11:25 Science Art [11:25-12:10 –Wednesday] (11:57 – 12:22 Lunch ) 12:10 on Wednesday 12:55 Social Studies 1:50 Religion 2:15 Band (Friday) TUESDAY/THURSDAY 8:05 MASS (Tuesday) Music (Thursday) 8:55 Literature 9:35 Math 10:20 English (10 minute recess) 11:15 Science (11:57 - 12:22 Lunch) 12:35 Computer (Tuesday) Enrichment (Thursday) 1:20 Social Studies 2:05 Religion Helpful websites: http://college.smp.org/glossary/ http://www.smp.org/OnlineResources/EssentialBibleDictionary/ http://www.smp.org/OnlineResources/CatholicQuickView/
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