Daily Summary - 11/24

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed David and Goliath and David and the Ark. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• For next class read #37 on the reading list. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Watched Footprints of God: Jesus video.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Finished discussing the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus. (Handout)

Oral Communications

Section A: Gave short impromptu speeches.

Section C: Presented speeches.

Tomorrow's speakers:
Nathan F.
Ben C.
Brendan D.

Resources and handouts for speech preparation:
• Speech evaluation form
• Outline sheet
• Speech structure checklist
• Soyouwanna Deliver an Effective Speech (from soyouwanna.com)

Daily Summary - 11/21

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

I was home sick today, so the classes had substitutes.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Took quiz.
Watched Footprints of God: Jesus video.

Oral Communications

Section A: Watched Martin Luther King, Jr's famous "I have a dream" speech. A 500-word evaluation of what made the speech good is due Tuesday.

Section C: Watched Martin Luther King, Jr's famous "I have a dream" speech. A 500-word evaluation of what made the speech good is due Tuesday.

Speeches will continue Monday.
Monday's speakers:
Allen F.
Peter H.
Johnathan R.

Resources and handouts for speech preparation:
• Speech evaluation form
• Outline sheet
• Speech structure checklist
• Soyouwanna Deliver an Effective Speech (from soyouwanna.com)

Daily Summary - 11/20

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed Samuel and the choosing of David. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• For next class read #36 on the reading list. Be ready for a quiz.
• 1-17 on page 187 due Monday, November 23.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Finished discussing the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 51-60.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Watched Footprints of God: Jesus video.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz is postponed to Monday: Catholic glossary terms 51-60.

Oral Communications

Section A: Gave short impromptu speeches.
Current Assignments:
• Carnegie final reflection paper due tomorrow.

Section C: Began presenting speeches.

Tomorrow's speakers:
Taylor J.
Allen F.
Peter H.
Johnathan R.

Resources and handouts for speech preparation:
• Speech evaluation form
• Outline sheet
• Speech structure checklist
• Soyouwanna Deliver an Effective Speech (from soyouwanna.com)

Daily Summary - 11/19

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the time of the Judges. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• For next class read #35 on the reading list. Be ready for a quiz.
• 1-17 on page 187 due Monday, November 23.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 51-60.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 51-60.

Oral Communications

Section A: Prepared final Carnegie papers in computer lab.
Current Assignments:
• Carnegie final reflection paper due on Friday.

Section C: Began presenting speeches.

Tomorrow's speakers:
Blake W.
Joon Ho K.
Elliott T.
Baro J.

Resources and handouts for speech preparation:
• Speech evaluation form
• Outline sheet
• Speech structure checklist
• Soyouwanna Deliver an Effective Speech (from soyouwanna.com)

Daily Summary - 11/18

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the continuing of the Covenant with Joshua. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• For next class read #34 on the reading list. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the significance of the death of Jesus. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 51-60.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the significance of the death of Jesus. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 51-60.

Oral Communications

Section A: Discussed principles 4.6 & 4.7 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Carnegie final reflection paper due on Friday.

Section C: Began preparations for next speech.

Tomorrow's speakers:
Brian D.
Jay K.
Josh G.

Resources and handouts for speech preparation:
• Speech evaluation form
• Outline sheet
• Speech structure checklist
• Soyouwanna Deliver an Effective Speech (from soyouwanna.com)

Daily Summary - 11/17

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed crossing into the Promised Land. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• For next class read #33 on the reading list. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the significance of the suffering of Jesus. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 51-60.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the significance of the suffering of Jesus. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 51-60.

Oral Communications

Section A: Discussed principles 4.5 & 4.8 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #18 on reading list.
• Carnegie final reflection paper due on Friday.

Section C: Began preparations for next speech.

Resources and handouts for speech preparation:
• Speech evaluation form
• Outline sheet
• Speech structure checklist
• Soyouwanna Deliver an Effective Speech (from soyouwanna.com)

Daily Summary - 11/14

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

8th Grade Religious Studies
Took quiz and answered student questions.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 51-60.

Oral Communications

Section A: Discussed principles 4.2. 4.3, & 4.4 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #17 on reading list.
• Reflection paper on this week's Carnegie points due Friday.

Section C: Began preparations for next speech.

Resources and handouts for speech preparation:
• Speech evaluation form
• Outline sheet
• Speech structure checklist
• Soyouwanna Deliver an Effective Speech (from soyouwanna.com)

Daily Summary - 11/13

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Drew pictures of bible stories that we have covered.
Current Assignments:
• For next class read #32 on the reading list. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Answered questions about the Passion of the Christ.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: The Beatitudes

9th Grade Religious Studies
Took quiz.
Answered questions about the Passion of the Christ.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 51-60.

Oral Communications

Section A: Discussed principle 3.12 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #16 on reading list.
• Reflection paper on this week's Carnegie points due tomorrow.

Section C: Discussed principle 3.12 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
• Reflection paper on this week's Carnegie points due tomorrow.

Daily Summary - 11/12

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Took test. Turned in notes.
Current Assignments:
• For next class read #32 on the reading list. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Finished watching the Passion of the Christ.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: The Beatitudes

9th Grade Religious Studies
Finished watching the Passion of the Christ.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: The Beatitudes

Oral Communications

Section A: Discussed principle 3.11 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #13 on reading list.

Section C: Discussed principle 3.11 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #13 on reading list.

Daily Summary - 11/11

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the building of the tabernacle. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Test Tomorrow.
• Turn in notes tomorrow. There are 11 sheets.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Continued watching the Passion of the Christ.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: The Beatitudes

9th Grade Religious Studies
Continued watching the Passion of the Christ.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: The Beatitudes

Oral Communications

Section A: Discussed principle 3.10 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #13 on reading list.

Section C: Discussed principle 3.10 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #13 on reading list.

Daily Summary - 11/10

Our internet was down yesterday, so I was not able to get up this post on time.

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the Covenant with Moses and the institution of the Law. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• For next class read #30 on the reading list. Be ready for a quiz.
• Test Wednesday.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Began watching the Passion of the Christ.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: The Beatitudes

9th Grade Religious Studies
Began watching the Passion of the Christ.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: The Beatitudes

Oral Communications

Section A: Discussed principle 3.8 & 3.9 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #12 on reading list.

Section C: Discussed principle 3.8 & 3.9 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #12 on reading list.

Daily Summary - 11/7

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

8th Grade Religious Studies
Took quiz.
Reviewed the Beatitudes.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: The Beatitudes

Oral Communications

Section A: Discussed principle 3.4 & 3.5 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #11 on reading list.

Section C: Discussed principle 3.4 & 3.5 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #11 on reading list.

Daily Summary - 11/6

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Tonight some alumni are giving a presentation on dealing with death and dying. In preparation for this all of the religion classes are watching the movie Shadowlands this week.

Scripture
Current Assignments:
• For next class read #30 on the reading list. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

9th Grade Religious Studies
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

Oral Communications

Section A: Discussed principle 3.3 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #10 on reading list.

Section C: Discussed principle 3.3 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #10 on reading list.

Daily Summary - 11/5

Career Day today. No classes.

Daily Summary - 11/4

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

On Thursday evening some alumni are giving a presentation on dealing with death and dying. In preparation for this all of the religion classes are watching the movie Shadowlands this week.

Scripture
Current Assignments:
• For next class read #30 on the reading list. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

9th Grade Religious Studies
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

Oral Communications

Section A: Discussed principles 3.1, 3.2, and 3.7 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #9 on reading list.

Section C: Discussed principles 3.1, 3.2, and 3.7 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #9 on reading list.

Browser problems

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Update on the Soccer Priest

Earlier in the semester I made a post about Chase Hilgenbrinck, a professional soccer player who had retired at 26 to enter the seminary. More recently a friend showed me an article about this from ESPN that is very good and very in depth about his life. There is also a very good video.

Here is the article and video.

Daily Summary - 11/3

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

On Thursday evening some alumni are giving a presentation on dealing with death and dying. In preparation for this all of the religion classes are watching the movie Shadowlands this week.

Scripture
Current Assignments:
• For next class read #30 on the reading list. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

9th Grade Religious Studies
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

Oral Communications

Section A: Read #8 on Carnegie reading list to be discussed tomorrow.
Current Assignments:
• Read #8 on reading list.

Section C: Read #8 on Carnegie reading list to be discussed tomorrow.
Current Assignments:
• Read #8 on reading list.

Daily Summary - 10/31

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

8th Grade Religious Studies
Took quiz and answered student questions.
Current Assignments:
• Reflection assignment on the Beatitudes. Due tomorrow.
• Quiz Friday: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

Oral Communications

Section A: Presented speeches.

Section C: Took quiz over the names of all the new students at Subiaco.