Dear 7th and 8th graders,
Your service hours for 1st Trimester are due on FRIDAY, NOV. 21st!!! Please make sure you have all paperwork turned in to Mrs. Dyogi by this date with the Supervisor Evaluation and the Service Reflection attached. Service Forms are available here on the blog (see Christian Service Program section to your right)
7th graders must have at least 4 hours completed.
8th graders must have at least 7 hours completed.
Please keep in mind that these hours DO count towards your Religion grade for each trimester (5 points per hour).
Thank you!
DIRECTIONS:
- Decorate a box with decals, stickers, and pictures representative of the cultures that have influenced your development as a person.
- Choose at least SEVEN categories of culture to address (see picture/handout below). Include in your box a symbol or artifact that represents each category.
- Write a 5-sentence paragraph for each artifact explaining why you included each item in your Cultural Artifact box. (Please TYPE)
- BONUS (Instead of #3 above): Create a scrapbook with one page devoted to each of the 7 categories. Include both pictures and your responses to the questions on the “Thinking About Culture” handout for each category.
CULTURAL ARTIFACT BOX PROJECT DUE MONDAY, NOV. 24th!!!

PATRON SAINT ASSIGNMENT
Directions: Draw/find a picture of a patron saint that is special to you. Write a short biography (6-8 sentences) highlighting key points and virtues from his/her life. Then write a personal reflection about why this Saint is special to you (6-8 sentences). It is preferred that this assignment is typed. However, if you do not have computer access, you may NEATLY handwrite!
DUE FRIDAY 10/31
Some helpful links…
Catholic Online Saints & Angels
Patron Saints Index