Last week, you received a handout for this project with full instructions and rubric.  Before attaching and submitting your project here, please check it to ensure that it meets or exceeds grade level expectations!

If you are interested in reading the morning scripture passage, reflection, and prayer over the PA system next year, now is the time to let us know!   You will have a script to read from, and training will be provided.  Please let us know by Friday, May 27.

Complete the quiz linked below.

As explained in class today, please write a message of encouragement and support to the Ukrainian students we Zoomed with just before Easter.
Aim for two paragraphs (8-10 sentences).  Include encouraging and supportive ideas including what you are doing here in the US to support them.
You may write your message directly in an email or you may write your message in a Google Doc and attach it to the email message.
If you know the name of a specific Ukrainian student you want to send your message to, you may use their name in your greeting ("Dear _____________,").
If you do not know the name of a specific student you want to send a message to, address it to "Dear Friend."
Send your message to your religion teacher.

Use the links below to complete the WebQuest distributed in class today.
Watch the videos 
Read the attached article

💻 Open the attached Google Document and read each Bible passage carefully and prayerfully, and then complete the reflection questions that correspond to the passage.

🎬 Watch the attached videos about Palm Sunday, and then complete the attached Palm Sunday WebQuest
🎬 Watch the attached video about Holy Week and 📖 read the attached article and then complete the Holy Week WebQuest
🎬 Watch the Introduction to the Stations of the Cross video and 📖 read the attached article about the Stations of the Cross to help you complete the attached Stations of the Cross WebQuest.

💻 Open the attached Google Form and complete the celebration of learning.  
📌 Note:  Some questions have more than one answer and some only have one answer.  Read each question carefully.

If possible, please bring in an empty cardboard egg carton no later than next Tuesday, April 12.  Any size is okay.
If you bring one in on a day you don't have religion class, just drop it off to Ms. Hulsman or Ms. Stein.
If you can bring in more than one carton, great!  We would be happy to have extras.
If you cannot bring in a carton, no problem--just let one of us know.

🎬 After watching the videos in class reflect on how your identities intersect to impact your experience at school and then at home record a FlipGrid video talking about your experience, feel free to use images or props. The link to FlipGrid is below. The join code for FlipGrid is stein5160

💻 Pick an intersectionality or social identity you identify with and post a photo that represents that identity to the Jamboard, also linked below.
 📝 Complete the handout distributed in class today.

Remember what Ben said--use your own resources to get the items you are bringing into class next Tuesday!

Complete the mural begun in class today and turn it in on Tuesday.

💻Open the attached Google Slides and 匚卂尺乇千ㄩㄥㄥㄚ read 👀 all the instructions on the second slide.
Create your vision board on the third slide.

🏡  If you are at home, 
Open the attached slide show and use it as your guide for this lesson.  
The required 🎬 videos are linked in the slide show.  
Click on the links and you should go right to them.  
Open the attached rubric that is talked about in the first video and use it to evaluate the Guatemala project you learned about in the second video. (A copy of the rubric is also shown on slide #5).  You may print the rubric to make the evaluation easier.  The directions are on slide #6.
Next, complete step #2 regarding the Martina Apartments.
Finally, complete step #3 with your parents on slide #9. The stories and the Google Form are attached below and also linked on the slide.
🏫 If you are at school today, we went through the slide show together in class and watched the videos, and then we discerned where the Guatemala Program was on the rubric. We will do step #2 in class next week and then you will complete step #3 at home after that. The bullet points below apply next week.  The due date was changed to Thursday, February 3rd.
If you did not complete step #2 in class today, finish it. The Rubric Analysis is attached below.
With your parents, complete step #3. The directions are on slide #9.  The stories and the Google Form are attached below and also linked on the slide.

A second letter of encouragement is needed from you.
Take a moment to imagine yourself as one of the new residents at the Martina Apartments.
What words of encouragement would you want to read?  What quote would motivate you?  What study skills would you like to hear about?  
Some of you wrote amazing letters the first time.  Thank you!
Open and read through slides 1 & 2 of the attached slide deck again.
Next, draft a letter in the space provided on slide 3.
Finally, edit and revise your letter so that it is the best writing you are capable of on the blank slide at the end of the deck.  Feel free to add a border around the edge of the slide or add an image.
The final version of your letter is due by the end of class on Thursday, January 27th.  Only some time will be given for this assignment in class, so you may need to work on it for homework.
Please mark this assignment done when you have completed all of the steps above.

💻 If you are absent from school today, open the attached slide show and go through each of the slides, reading each slide carefully and completing all the steps.

Open the attached Google Doc that contains summaries of the five topics you learned about for the elevator speeches.  You will need to do this small group activity on your own unless there is someone at home to work with you.  
Read all five summaries.
Choose the two topics that interest you the most and then open the attached Google Docs titled Missionary Discipleship Community Discernment and type in your answers to the questions on the Google Docs.  The document contains the questions twice.  Keep scrolling down.
When you have completed the Community Discernment questionnaires, open the attached Topic Choice document and complete it.
✅ When you have completed the assignment, turn it in.

💻 If you are absent from school today, open the attached slide show and go through each of the slides, reading each slide carefully and watching the video on slide #4.
🤔 Open the attached Google Document to complete slide #6.  You will need to do this partner activity on your own unless there is someone at home to discuss the questions with.  Type in your answers on the Google Doc.
✅ When you have completed the assignment, turn it in.

🎬 Watch the attached video about social justice and charity
🎬 Watch the attached video of Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering his speech about Agape Love.
💻 Open the attached Google document and complete the reflection questions.  A copy of MLK's speech is on the document, so you can refer to it as you answer the questions.

If you were in class today, you may have already completed all of the following.  If you were not in class today and/or you need more time to complete any of the following, please do so.
Watch the Catholic Central video on Catholic Social Teaching.
Watch the 7 Principles of Catholic Social Teaching and complete the student worksheet for it.
Complete the Edpuzzle assignment, The Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching.
When you have finished all of the above, mark this assignment as done.

This year we are partnering with Catholic Community Services to provide support for residents of the Martina Apartments.  Remember, the residents of these apartments are currently students at nearby colleges and universities, but they have experienced homelessness or housing insecurity in the past.
In this assignment, you will draft and write a letter of encouragement to one of the Martina Apartment residents.
Open and read through slides 1 & 2 of the attached slide deck.
Next, draft a letter in the space provided on slide 3.
Finally, edit and revise your letter so that it is the best writing you are capable of on the blank slide at the end of the deck.
The final version of your letter is due on Tuesday, January 11.  Please mark this assignment done when you have completed all of the steps above.

Use your favorite Quizlet learning activities to study this set and become a master of facts about this important feast day in the Catholic Church.

💻  Open the attached Google Doc to complete the Lectio Divina.  The Baptism of the Lord is celebrated this Sunday, 1/9.  You may either use your own bible to read the Gospel passage or it is linked in the document.  If you choose to read it online, you will need to scroll down through the readings for the day to find the Gospel reading.
Be sure to answer the questions thoughtfully with reflection.  

💻 Open the attached document and complete the Epiphany Webquest.  Each article is linked in the document, so all you need to do is click on it to read and then answer the related questions.

After you read the Legend of Saint Nicholas packet, open and practice the Quizlet study set about it that is attached below.

💻 Use the attached Google Doc that contains research links for your assigned topic to complete the research needed for your speech.
💥 Do not just use the first links for your topic.  Look over the titles and see which ones spark your interest.  Look at those first.
📝 Use the Elevator Speech Instructions and Note Taker distributed in class to take notes about your research.  Be sure to answer all the questions.  (A copy is also attached in case you are absent or lose your copy. 
 📌   When you have completed your research, write the first draft of your speech on the back of the document. 
📌📌 You will have some class time tomorrow to continue your research and speech writing.
📌📌📌 A copy of the Slide Deck explaining the topics is also attached in case you need to review it.

Open the attached Quizlet set and use it to prepare for next week's quiz about the Liturgical Year and the Season of Advent.

The quiz attached to this assignment contains 20 multiple choice questions.Use the notes you have taken recently as a resource to help you answer the questions on this quiz.

Here is the Quizlet set we looked at in class today.  
💻 Take some time to become familiar with these saints.  
I suggest using the Learn option in Quizlet. 
📌 There will be a Quiz about these saints next Tuesday.

You received this page in class on Thursday, November 18.  Please respond thoughtfully to each prompt.  If you need a reminder about how to write a You-Who-Do-Through prayer, please look at the attached slide deck which was also shown in class.

Open the attached Google Form and complete the quiz. 
You may use your handwritten notes to help you with the quiz.
Submit the quiz and mark the assignment as done when you are finished.

You will present the speech about your chosen saint during class on Wednesday, November 10.
Practice your speech in front of a mirror
Practice your speech in front of some family members or friends.
Practice, practice, practice!  Remember to use PVLEGS (they are outlined on the rubric).
After you have presented your speech, mark this assignment as done.

1. Choos a saint from the Early Church from the list shared during class.
2. In class thoroughly read the Saint word cloud presentation document distributed in class.  It is also attached below in case you need it.
3. Open the attached word cloud tutorial and carefully follow the steps to create a word cloud about your chosen saint. The tutorial tells you how to attach the completed word cloud to the assignment.
📌. Reminder: You will have class time on Wednesday and Thursday to continue this work. When the speeches are written, a date for your presentation will be shared and an assignment for the speech will be posted.

Watch the attached video and answer all the questions 

When you have submitted the video, mark this assignment as done.

Here is the written information for the interactives on Pompeii, the Fall of Jerusalem, and Titus.  The written information you need to add is in bold below:
Pompeii
Pompeii the City:  A major resort during Ancient Roman times.  The rich had summer homes there.  
Natural Disasters:  The area experienced frequent earthquakes.  Mt. Vesuvius erupted and buried Pompeii under ash and debris.
Archaeological Treasure:  Fragments of frescoed walls, sculptures, silver spoons, furnishings, amulets, and items from everyday life before the city was destroyed have been recovered and put on display in a museum.
The Fall of Jerusalem

First . . .:  The Jews rebelled against their Roman masters.
Next . . . :  Emperor Nero sent an army under Vespasian to restore order.  By the year 68, resistance in the north had been wiped out and the Romans focused on subjugating Jerusalem.
Then . . .:  Nero killed himself and Vespasian declared himself emperor until he died.  It was left to Titus to lead the assault on Jerusalem.
After that . . . :   Roman legions surrounded the city, broke through Jerusalem's outer walls and ransacked it  They burned and destroyed the Temple that served as the center of Judaism.
Finally . . .:  The Romans killed thousands of Jews.  Those not killed were enslaved and sent to work in Egyptian mines.  Others were sent to arenas where they were killed in front of audiences.  Relics from the Temple were taken to Rome and displayed to celebrate victory.
Titus
Before Emperor:  Titus was the elder son of Vespasian.  Titus was brought up in the court of Emperor Claudius as a companion to the emperor's son Britannicus.  He had a successful military career.
While Emperor, Disasters Strike!:  Two months into Titus' reign, Vesuvius erupted after a serious fire and plague in Rome.  Some thought all this happened as punishment for destroying the Temple in Jerusalem.
Not only disasters for Titus . . .: The Flavian Amphitheatre, better known as the Colosseum, opened.  Titus finished the building work which had begun under his father.  He inaugurated it with a series of lavish games and spectacles.
When you finish adding the notes above to your interactive notebook pages, please mark this assignment done.

Even though you do not have religion class on Monday, we would like you to complete the document attached below by Monday, October 25.  Completing this assignment will help you be prepared for a special presentation by representatives from the St. Vincent de Paul Society during Tuesday's class.
The document provides some background information on what the St. Vincent de Paul Society is, and there are links to two of their web pages and two videos included in the document.  Please look at each of the linked items and then respond to the question(s) directly underneath each link.

You may already have some of the following information written on your interactives, but just in case you don't all of it that you worked on Thursday in class is provided below.


Here's the information (in bold) you need to write under the flaps for each interactive:
Saint Paul
Persecuting Christians:  Was originally named Saul.  Before conversion, he hated Christians and tortured and harassed them.  He helped stone St. Stephen.
Meets Jesus:  On his way to Damascus to continue persecuting Christians, he saw a bright light that said, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?"  This was Jesus giving Paul the gift of faith.
Missionary Work:  He was baptized and his name was changed to Paul.  He traveled widely preaching the Good News and led many to Jesus.
Martyr:  His enemies tried many times to kill him but they could not stop him.  When he was old and tired, he was imprisoned and sentenced to death.

Saint Peter
Time of Jesus:  He was the first pope.  Jesus had said Peter would be a fisher of men when they first met.  Peter was one of the first followers of Jesus.
Upon this rock . . .:  Jesus changed Simon's name to Peter which means "rock."  Jesus said, "You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my Church."  Was the 1st chief priest of the apostles.
His Denial:  Jesus foretold that Peter would deny him 3 times.  Peter couldn't believe this would happen, but it did when Jesus was being sentenced to death.
First public miracle . . .:  After Jesus died and Peter received the Holy Spirit, Peter and John performed their first miracle by healing a crippled beggar.  They said, "In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk!"  He was then healed.
Martyr:  Peter was taken prisoner and asked to be crucified like Jesus for denying Him and asked for his head to be down because he wasn't worthy to die like Jesus.

Nero
Nero's Early Life:  Came from imperial background.  His line traces to Caligula and Claudius.
Nero becomes emperor:  Claudius appointed him as heir.
Nero's Achievements:  Built Domus Aurea.  Some believed he helped the poor and did all he could during the Great Fire in Rome.
Nero and his mother:  His mother tried to control him, but she couldn't.  She tried to make her stepson emperor instead.  Nero had her killed.
Rome under fire:  There was a great fire in Rome and Nero didn't help them.  He blamed the fire on Christians.
Revolt and Death:  Two governors revolted against Nero.  One was killed; the other grew powerful & Nero lost influence.  Was declared an enemy of the state. He committed suicide.


When you have added all of the information in bold above to your interactives, mark this assignment done.

In class today, we did not get as far as adding the written information for the "Learning from the Pentacost" page and the "Early Church" page.  So please write that information in before our next class (tomorrow).  Below is the information you need to add.
Learning from the Pentacost:  
Under the star with the question, "What is the Holy Spirit, and how do we receive it?" write the following information:  The Holy Spirit is one part of the Trinity that gives us Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Counsel, Fortitude, and Fear.
Under the octagon with the quote from Romans 8:26, write a short (one sentence) reflection on what the words of that Bible verse mean to you.
Early Church
Under the "Signs" flap write:  The apostles were able to cure the sick through the power of Jesus.  (Then, give an example of this such as Saul's sight being restored in Acts 9:17-19.)
Under the "Breaking of Bread" flap write:  The apostles broke bread (they ate) together as Jesus told them to do.
Under the "Helping one another" flap write:  The people of the Early Church sold their belongings and shared with one another.
Under the "Fellowship" flap write:  The people of the Early Church came together, had fellowship and meals together, went to Temple, and were glad of heart.
Under the "Sharing Doctrine" flap write:  They shared Jesus' teachings and spread the Good News to convert many.


When you finish adding the notes above to your interactive notebook pages, please mark this assignment done.

Click the link provided to go to Edpuzzle.
As you watch the video, answer each of the questions.
Mark this assignment as done when you have finished watching the video and answering all of the questions.

Yesterday, you learned and practiced a lectio divina.  Now see what you remember about lectio divina by practicing with the Quizlet study set linked below.
Practice with this study set using any available activity for 5-10 minutes several times over the next few days.
When you feel confident that you know this study set well, mark this assignment done.

Click either of the two links below to watch the Catholic Central video, "The Gospels."  The video is available on the Catholic Central website and on YouTube, so if one of the links doesn't work for you, try the other one.
Answer the questions on the WebQuest handout you were given in class as you watch the video.  Pause and re-watch segments of the video as needed so that you can answer every question on the handout.
Check your handout when you think you are done to make sure you didn't skip any items.
Turn In the completed handout and mark this assignment as done.

Finish answering the 3 questions and add your drawing to the bottom/on the back of the worksheet according to the instructions.
When you finish the worksheet, mark this assignment as done.

After you have written a draft of your prayer with 3 petitions for building God's Kingdom, use a sticky note or a textbox on the Jamboard attached to this assignment to add your prayer.
Move your textbox/sticky note if necessary so that it doesn't cover up any of your classmates' prayers.

Mark this assignment as done when you have added your prayer.

Read through and reflect on the following paragraph written by Michael Leen, a Maryknoll lay missionary:

I sat across from Bernard, executive director of a non-governmental organization helping the needy in Mwanza, Tanzania, where I serve with Maryknoll Lay Missioners. I teach entrepreneurship and help young mothers establish group enterprises to attain economic independence and escape poverty. Bernard and I were talking about a volunteer from Europe who might be coming to join us, and I asked what role this volunteer might fulfill. After explaining the potential responsibilities, Bernard looked me right in the eye and said: “Michael, you are not like other volunteers who come here because you’re a missioner. You don’t simply come to observe, or do your day job and return home. You get involved in the lives of others. You become part of the community. You make a difference.”


Next, think about the quotes from the pope that we studied today in class and the scripture passages you read and discussed in small groups.  If you want to review any of these passages again, look them up in your Bible.  The passages are as follows:  
Mark 14:13-21 
Luke 10:1-9 
Acts 2:1-13 
Acts 2:42-47 
Acts 3:1-10
You are encouraged to discuss the quote from Michael Leen, the quotes from the pope, and these scripture passages with your parents.


Now, respond to these questions in 2-3 sentences:  What does it mean to be a missionary?  How is that different from being just a volunteer?

Open the Google Form to take a quiz on the New Testament.
You may use only your Religion Notebook as a resource during this quiz.
When you are finished with the quiz, submit the form and mark this assignment as done (i.e., click the Turn In button on this assignment).

You received this two-sided worksheet in class today (Tuesday, 9/21).  Complete both sides of the worksheet using your Bible and/or your religion notebook as resources as needed.  This is due on Wednesday, 9/22.

The four Gospels tell many stories about Jesus’ life and ministry, but they are more than just biographical accounts.  Each gospel was written for a different audience and for one or more specific reasons the author wanted to accomplish.  It is important for you to be familiar with these audiences and purposes so that you can better understand why the gospels are similar, but not the same.  Please add the following information to the next blank page in your religion notebook:

The Four Gospels:  Audiences and Purposes

Author:  Matthew
Audience:  The Jewish people
Purpose:  to show Jesus as the savior/king that was promised in the Old Testament

Author:  Mark
Audience:  Early Christians living in the Roman Empire
Purpose:  To show Jesus as the Son of God and especially a servant of God who came to do God’s will

Author:  Luke
Audience:  The Greeks and other Gentiles (non-Jewish people)
Purpose:  To show Jesus as the perfect example of humanity

Author:  John
Audience:  Everyone
Purpose:  To show Jesus as being one with God


When you are finished adding the information above to your notebook, please mark this assignment as done (i.e., click the Turn In button).

Quizlet:

Use the link attached to this assignment to access the Quizlet study set on the New Testament.
Complete any of the offered learning activities (flashcards, learn, write, spell, test, match, or gravity) to become familiar with all of the items in this study set.
Spend a few minutes each day over the next few days learning the study set well so that you can help your time win at Quizlet Live next week.
When you are thoroughly familiar with this study set, mark this assignment as done (click the Turn In button).
Notes for your notebook (use information in the New Testament Quizlet study set):
Add the meaning of the word "gospel" on your notebook page about the gospels.
Add the names of the synoptic gospels AND the meaning of the word "synoptic" on your notebook page about the gospels.
Add the characteristics of each of the four gospels on your notebook page about the gospels.
Color-code and write a key for who wrote each of the letters on your notebook page about the letters.

Open the Google Form to take a quiz on the Old Testament.
You may use only your Religion Notebook as a resource during this quiz.
When you are finished with the quiz, submit the form and mark this assignment as done (i.e., click the Turn In button on this assignment).

Practice this study set with one or more of the available activities:  Flashcards, Learn, Write, Spell, Test, Match, Gravity.  Your goal should be to become thoroughly familiar with all of these terms and ideas so that you can help your team win when we play Quizlet Live.

1.  Write the descriptions of the wisdom literature and the historical books from the Quizlet OT study set on the wisdom literature page and the historical books page of your religion notebook.

2.  Write the 3 jobs of the prophets on the prophets page of your religion notebook.
3.  Write the critical reading questions on the Holy Bible page of your religion notebook.
4.  When you have completed the 3 tasks listed above, mark this assignment done (i.e., click the Turn In button).

1.  Three Circles of Mission worksheet:  Identify/write the names of some people or groups in each of your three spheres of love in the diagram, then answer the three questions at the bottom of the page.
2.  Jesus Mission Statement:  Read the three paragraphs from the Gospel of Luke (Luke 4:14-21) on the top half of the worksheet.  Then, based on the reading, write or draw your answer to these two questions on the bottom of the sheet:
What did Jesus come to earth to do?
Why did God become human?
3.  When you have completed both worksheets, mark this assignment as done.  Bring the two completed worksheets to class next Tuesday.