Faithful Citizenship

Posted on November 3, 2008 by mdyogisjs.
Categories: 6th Religion, 7th Religion, 8th Religion.

Even though you may not be old enough to vote, the Church tells us that being a responsible citizen is part of being a good Catholic. The Church says:

In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation. This obligation is rooted in our baptismal commitment to follow Jesus Christ and to bear Christian witness in all we do. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us, “it is necessary that all participate, each according to his position and role, in promoting the common good. This obligation is inherent in the dignity of the human person. . . . As far as possible citizens should take an active part in public life” (nos. 1913-1915).
–Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility (no.13)

ASSIGNMENT DIRECTIONS (due FRIDAY 11/7)

Part One:  Write a 10-sentence reflection answering the following questions…

  1. Do you feel your voice matters?  Why or why not?
  2. What can you do to make your voice heard?  (see “Top 10 Ways” link)

Part Two:  Create a POSTER ADVERTISEMENT to persuade teens to get involved in Faithful Citizenship (choose one or two to focus on)

QUIZ Are You a Faithful Citizen? (click here)

Faithful Citizenship Video (click here)

Top 10 Ways That You Can Be a Faithful Citizen (click here)

Lord God,

as the election approaches,

we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city, state, and country,

and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community.

We ask for eyes that are free from blindness

so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters,

one and equal in dignity,

especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit and poverty.

We ask for ears that will hear the cries of children unborn and those abandoned,

men and women oppressed because of race or creed, religion or gender.

We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voice of leaders who will bring us closer to your Kingdom.

We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear your Word,

live your love, and keep in the ways of your truth

as they follow in the steps of Jesus and his Apostles

and guide us to your Kingdom of justice and peace.

We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

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7th ENG – Short Story Final Draft Guidelines

Posted on by mdyogisjs.
Categories: 7th English.

All short stories must be submitted ONE WEEK after your conference.

Final drafts must…

  • be typed
  • be double-spaced
  • use Times New Roman, font size 12
  • have 1-inch margins
  • include a TITLE PAGE (see sample below) with illustration, full name, story title, and publishing date

* NOTE:  You need to turn in your 2nd draft and Writer’s Checklist with your Final Draft! (Please do not staple them together.  Staple the pages of your Final Draft together – no plastic covers, please!)

SAMPLE TITLE PAGE – “You Are Here Like the Wind”

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