7th REL – Ch 10: Parables – Stories Jesus Told

Posted on March 5, 2009 by mdyogisjs.
Categories: 7th Religion.

Please see the Powerpoint slideshow for Vocabulary Terms. These will be used for the SPELLING/VOCAB QUIZ next Wednesday 3/10!

7th REL – The Season of Lent

Posted on March 2, 2009 by mdyogisjs.
Categories: 7th Religion.

7th REL – Ch 6 The Mission of Jesus

Posted on January 29, 2009 by mdyogisjs.
Categories: 7th Religion.

Make sure you re-read Chapter 6 and go over the Review at the end of the chapter!

7th REL – Meeting Jesus Through the Gospels PROJECT

Posted on January 28, 2009 by mdyogisjs.
Categories: 7th Religion.

Dear 7th graders,

You should already be well into reading the Gospel of John and one of the synoptic Gospels, preparing your assignments for your project.

Please remember that every FRIDAY, I will ask to see TWO parent signatures on your Project Checklist to let me know that you have completed your chosen sections for that week.

For your reference, here are the document Guidelines and Checklist:

Meeting Jesus Through the Gospels Project GUIDELINES

Meeting Jesus Through the Gospels Project CHECKLIST (for Parent Signatures)

Your final completed project is due FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27th!

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God…” (Jn 1:1)

REL Ch 4 Spell/Vocab Terms – Part 2

Posted on January 12, 2009 by mdyogisjs.
Categories: 7th Religion, 7th Spelling.

Please copy the following words and definitions (Due THURSDAY, JAN. 15):

  1. Sadducees - political leaders, mostly priests, who did not believe in resurrection
  2. Sanhedrin - seventy-one Jewish men in Judea who acted as a supreme council
  3. Zealots - freedom fighters who sometimes used violence to overthrow Rome’s control of Palestine
  4. Essenes - men who usually lived in desert communities in order to live a pure life
  5. Temple - the symbol of the Jewish faith; the only place where sacrifices were made
  6. Synagogue - a town center of prayer, education, and social life; the scrolls of the Torah were read and preached there
  7. Torah - the first five Books of the Bible; also known as the Pentateuch or the Law
  8. Sabbath - the Lord’s day; a day of strict rest
  9. Aramaic - the language of Jesus
  10. Shema - the main commandment of the Jewish people, which was prayed daily

This SPELLING/VOCAB QUIZ will be combined with the REL Chapter 5 Quiz on FRIDAY, JAN.16th!

7th REL & ENG – Assignments

Posted on January 9, 2009 by mdyogisjs.
Categories: 7th English, 7th Religion.

Reminder!  Don’t forget that your KWL chart on Jesus and your Modern Fairy Tale Chart/Characterization are both DUE ON MONDAY JAN. 12th!

If you need these documents, you can download them here:

KWL Chart

Modern Fairy Tale Story Elements Chart

Bible Covers

Posted on December 11, 2008 by mdyogisjs.
Categories: 6th Religion, 7th Religion.

Dear 6th and 7th graders,

Some of you were wondering how to protect the pages of your Bible when you are carrying it around in your backpack/totebag. I would suggest investing in a Bible cover, like the ones you see on this website:

Christian Book Bible Covers

There are all different designs, and they’re really useful for keeping highlighters and sticky tabs for Bible reading, too.

Some bookstores may sell them,  but you can also use a regular book carrier which would work just as well.

Happy Bible reading!

7th REL – Group Project: The World Jesus Lived In

Posted on December 4, 2008 by mdyogisjs.
Categories: 7th Religion.

Divide the class into five groups and have each choose a section to present –
• The Land Jesus Walked (p.29) – GROUP 1
• The Political Scene (p.30) – GROUP 3
• Some Religious Groups (p.30) – GROUP 5
• Jesus’ Religion (p.31) – GROUP 2
• Daily Life in Palestine (p.32) – GROUP 4

PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS:
*10-15 min presentation
*A variety of media and materials may be used (technology must be tested at least 2-3 days ahead)
*Creativity is encouraged to capture the audience’s attention

*DUE DATES – WEDNESDAY, DEC.10 (Groups 1, 2, 3) / FRIDAY, DEC.12 (Groups 4, 5)

GROUP 1: Sebastian, Darrin, Regina, Chiweta, Christiana, Alexis, Jacob L.

GROUP 2: Sammy, Mekai, Ariana, Danyelle, Norey, Rachel, Tony

GROUP 3: Ali, Ijeoma, Trent, Karina, Byron, Yasmin, Victoria

GROUP 4: Tianah, Andrew, Serena, Angela, Courtney, Lindsey, Austin

GROUP 5: Steven, Brandon, Vanessa, Blair, Jacob M., Gabriel, BJ, Rebecca

“The World Jesus Lived In” Group Presentation Guidelines

REL Bonus Point Opportunity

Posted on November 5, 2008 by mdyogisjs.
Categories: 6th Religion, 7th Religion, 8th Religion.

During the Month of All Souls, we continue to encourage prayer for our departed loved ones and the holy souls in purgatory.  More can be learned on this topic and others related to the after-life at the following event…

What Happens After Death …and Why It Matters Today (click here)

There is a suggested $15 donation for the seminar, which will be held this Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10am-3:30pm.

It is important to expose ourselves to learning opportunities outside of the classroom so that we can continue to grow in faith and knowledge of the things of God.

As an incentive for your attendance, you will receive…

  • 5 bonus points towards Religion for 1st and 2nd Trimesters
  • 1 Homework pass for Religion for 1st and 2nd Trimesters (if it is a major assignment, you would get a 2-day extension on the due date)

Please see Mrs. Dyogi for more information.  Thank you!

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.