Friday, May 15, 2009

Final Exam Schedule

Scripture
Wednesday, May 20, 8:35

8th Grade Religious Studies
Thursday, May 21, 12:55

9th Grade Religious Studies
Saturday, May 23, 9:00

Oral Communications
Section B - Thursday, May 21, 8:35
Section D- Wednesday, May 20, 1:00

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Final Exams

Scripture
• Study all tests from this semester. If you no longer have your returned tests, all of the questions can be found by clicking on the "Handout" links on the daily posts below. Be sure to go all the way back to Christmas.
• Be able to identify the specific passages from Scripture that we discussed in class.

8th Grade Religious Studies
• Study the test on the Holy Spirit and the Church. If you no longer have your returned test, all of the questions can be found by clicking on the "Handout" links on the daily posts below. Be sure to go all the way back to Christmas.

9th Grade Religious Studies
• We will have a test and notes due on Tuesday covering the last seven commandments.
• Study all tests from this semester. If you no longer have your returned tests, all of the questions can be found by clicking on the "Handout" links on the daily posts below. Be sure to go all the way back to Christmas.

Oral Communications
• Final exam is a speech following all of the same requirements as every other speech this semester. The point is that by now you should have mastered this speech structure. This should be your highest speech grade.

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

Monday, May 11, 2009

Daily Summary - 5/11

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
We are finished with lessons for the semester.
Students had time to work on assignments.
Current Assignments:
• Students are to choose a favorite Scripture verse, write it and decorate it on poster board. These will be graded entirely on effort. They are due Wednesday.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Continued watching The Prince of Egypt.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the 6th Commandment. (Handout 1, Handout 2, Handout 3)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Know the pictures in the back of the Catholic Glossary.
• Read Pure Love by Jason Evert.

Oral Communications
Students prepared speeches in computer lab.

Final speech order for seniors (20% of grade)
Wednesday, May 13
Brad B.
Ryan Y.
Sehwan J.
Fred J.
Ji Young A.
Alec H.
Sung Yong C.

Thursday, May 14
Josh S.
Dale M.
Reagan R.
Tom C.
In Young O.
Will K.
Juan Pablo M.
Michael M.
Joo Oh.

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

Leaving Subiaco

It is with mixed emotions that I announce that this is my last year at Subiaco. Next year I will begin my career in administration as principal at St. Edward's Catholic School in Little Rock.

Subiaco has been a wonderful place for me, and I have been able to influence and be influenced by many wonderful people, and so I am sad to be leaving. However, this move is ultimately a positive one. For the past 2 1/2 years I have been working towards a Master of Catholic Schools Leadership degree from the University of Dallas, and I am very eager to begin putting this learning and experience to use.

Please pray for my family and I as we make our transition to a new job and new city.

Peace be with you all, and thank you for the blessing you have been in my life and career.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Daily Summary - 5/8

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

8th Grade Religious Studies
Took quiz.
Continued watching The Prince of Egypt.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Know the pictures in the back of the Catholic Glossary.

Oral Communications
Prepared speeches in computer lab.
Click here to see when your speech is.

Seniors will give final speeches (20% of grade!!!) on May 13th and 14th.

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

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Daily Summary - 5/7

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Took test. Turned in notes.
Current Assignments:
• Students need to choose a favorite Scripture verse.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Began watching The Prince of Egypt.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Know the pictures in the back of the Catholic Glossary.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Began discussing the 6th Commandment. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Know the pictures in the back of the Catholic Glossary.
• Read pages 1-25 of Pure Love by Jason Evert for Monday.

Oral Communications
Students presented speeches.
Click here to see when your speech is.

Seniors will give final speeches (20% of grade) on May 13th and 14th.

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

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Daily Summary - 5/6

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Finished discussing the book of Revelation. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Students need to choose a favorite Scripture verse.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Fr. Brendan discussed prayer.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Know the pictures in the back of the Catholic Glossary.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Continued discussing the 5th Commandment. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 121-130.

Oral Communications
Students presented speeches.
Click here to see when your speech is.

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

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Daily Summary - 5/5

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the book of Revelation. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #34 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.
• Students need to choose a favorite Scripture verse.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Looked at various sections of the Rule of St. Benedict.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Know the pictures in the back of the Catholic Glossary.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Continued discussing the 5th Commandment. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 121-130.

Oral Communications
Students presented speeches.
Click here to see when your speech is.

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

Monday, May 4, 2009

Daily Summary - 5/4

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Began discussing the book of Revelation. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #33 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.
• Students need to choose a favorite Scripture verse by next Monday.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Looked at various sections of the Rule of St. Benedict.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Know the pictures in the back of the Catholic Glossary.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Began discussing the 5th Commandment. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 121-130.

Oral Communications
Students presented speeches.
Click here to see when your speech is.

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

Daily Summary - 5/1

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

8th Grade Religious Studies
Took today's quiz and some make-up quizzes.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Know the pictures in the back of the Catholic Glossary.

Oral Communications
Began presenting speeches.
Click here to see when your speech is.

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

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Daily Summary - 4/30

Field day.

Daily Summary - 4/29

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Substitute today. Page 522 is due Monday.
Current Assignments:
• Read #33 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.
• Students need to choose a favorite Scripture verse by next Monday.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Substitute today. Page 28 is due Monday.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 121-130.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Substitute today. Page 232 is due Monday.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 121-130.

Oral Communications
Finished preparation in the computer lab.
Speeches start tomorrow.
Click here to see when your speech is.

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

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Daily Summary - 4/28

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Gave students current grade reports and discussed what can be done to raise their grades.
Current Assignments:
• Read #33 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.
• Students need to choose a favorite Scripture verse by next Monday.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Looked at some sections of the Rule of St. Benedict.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 121-130.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Gave students current grade reports and discussed what can be done to raise their grades.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

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

Speech Order - Round 4

Oral Com B

Friday, 5/1
Dale M.
Josh S.
Tom C.

Monday, 5/4
Minsoo K.
Sehwan J.
Tae Yang H.
Allen B.

Tuesday, 5/5
Reagan R.
Brad B.
Fred J.
Ryan Y.

Oral Com D

Friday, 5/1
Toby F.
Jeremiah G.
Juan Pablo M.
Keon W.

Monday, 5/4
Josh B.
Alec H.
Joo O.
Mike M.

Tuesday, 5/5
In Young O.
Will K.
Ji Young A.
Sung Yong C.

Monday, April 27, 2009

Daily Summary - 4/27

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Began Discussing the Parousia of Christ. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #33 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.
• Students need to choose a favorite Scripture verse by next Monday.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed using religious music for prayer.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 121-130.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the 4th Commandment. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

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

Daily Summary - 4/24

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed using religious music for prayer.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

Oral Communications
Began preparations for speech #4. Speeches will begin Friday.

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

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Daily Summary - 4/23

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed humanity's addiction to sin. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #32 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed using religious music for prayer.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Took test.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

Oral Communications
Section B:
Discussed sections 4.6-4.8 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Section D:
Each student was given a random topic and presented a short speech to the class.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Daily Summary - 4/22

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the relationship between faith and works. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #31 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed using sacred art for prayer.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the 3rd Commandment. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
Quiz Thursday has been canceled : Catholic glossary terms 111-120.
• Test tomorrow. Notes due.

Oral Communications
Section B:
Discussed sections 4.2-4.5 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #16 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Section D:
Discussed sections 4.6-4.8 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Daily Summary - 4/21

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the Letter to the Hebrews' teaching on faith. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #30 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed using sacred art for prayer.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the 2nd Commandment. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

Oral Communications
Section B:
Discussed section 3.12 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #15 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Section D:
Discussed sections 4.2-4.5 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #16 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Daily Summary - 4/20

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the idea of Christian love in the New Testament. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #29 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the Psalms as prayers.
Current Assignments:
• Find a piece of religious art. If it is online, email the URL to jpohlmeier@subi.org. If you physically have it, bring it to class. Answer these reflection questions about the artwork.
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the 1st Commandment. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

Oral Communications
Section B:
Discussed section 3.11 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #14 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Section D:
Discussed section 3.12 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #15 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Friday, April 3, 2009

Daily Summary - 4/3

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the similarities between The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the Easter story.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Friday: No quiz this week.

Oral Communications
Continued discussing How to Win Friends and Influence People. Students should have finished #11 before the break.
Current Assignments:
• No reflection due this week.

Daily Summary - 4/2

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Reflected on the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Christ.
Current Assignments:
• Write a 300 word reflection: Why do the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus matter? Due Saturday.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Finished watching The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Friday: No quiz this week.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Finished watching The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Thursday: No quiz this week.

Oral Communications
All seniors were gone for senior retreat, so we did not have enough students to discuss anything.
Current Assignments:
• No reflection due this week.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Daily Summary - 4/1

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Current Assignments:
• Write a 300 word reflection: Why do the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus matter? Due Saturday.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Continued watching The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Friday: No quiz this week.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Continued watching The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Thursday: No quiz this week.

Oral Communications
Continued discussing How to Win Friends and Influence People. Students should have finished #11 before the break.
Current Assignments:
• No reflection due this week.

Daily Summary - 3/30

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the Council of Jerusalem. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• No reading until after break.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Continued watching The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Friday: No quiz this week.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Continued watching The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Thursday: No quiz this week.

Oral Communications
Continued discussing How to Win Friends and Influence People. Students should have finished #11 before the break.
Current Assignments:
• No reflection due this week.

Daily Summary - 3/29

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the conversion of St. Paul. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #27 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Began watching The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Friday: No quiz this week.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Began watching The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Thursday: No quiz this week.

Oral Communications
Discussed sections 3.4 and 3.5 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #11 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Daily Summary - 3/27

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

8th Grade Religious Studies
Mr. Scott Breed and Austin discussed prayer in their religion, Messianic Judaism.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

Oral Communications
Discussed sections 3.4 & 3.5 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #11 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Subiaco on the News



This video aired on the local news here last night. Each week viewers can vote on a local site that they would like to learn more about. Subiaco was chosen this week.

Watch the video here.

Daily Summary - 3/26

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the story of Philip and the Ethiopian. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #26 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Spent 5 minutes praying in various locations around campus.
Current Assignments:
• Write 50 words about each spot we stopped to pray. Due Friday.
• Quiz postponed to next Friday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Reflected on the 10 Commandments. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

Oral Communications
Discussed sections 3.3 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #10 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Daily Summary - 3/25

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Answered student questions.
Current Assignments:
• Read #25 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Spent 5 minutes praying in various locations around campus. We will do so again tomorrow.
Current Assignments:
• Write 50 words about each spot we stopped to pray. Due Friday.
• Quiz postponed to next Friday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Finished discussion of Natural Law and the 10 Commandments. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: The 10 Commandments

Oral Communications
Discussed sections 3.1 & 3.2 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #9 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Why do Catholics do that?!?



I finally got around to answering some new questions. Sorry it took so long.

Can married couples who can’t support a child use contraception?

What does it feel like to be in heaven?

Why does the Catholic Church excommunicate people? Why can’t you just believe what you want?

Daily Summary - 3/24

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Finished discussion of Pentecost. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #25 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Finished the video about world religions. Students were to write 15 facts from the video.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed Natural Law and the 10 Commandments. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: The 10 Commandments

Oral Communications
Took names quiz.
We will resume reading How to Win Friends and Influence People tomorrow.
Current Assignments:
• Read #8 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Friday.

Daily Summary - 3/23

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the events of Pentecost. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #25 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Watched a video about world religions. Students were to write 15 facts from the video.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed Mortal and Venial sins. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: The 10 Commandments

Oral Communications
Finished presenting speeches.
Current Assignments:
• Tomorrow: Turn in lists of new student names. Quiz tomorrow over 30 of these names.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Daily Summary - 3/18

Current Assignments:
• Read #24 on 
reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Br. Patrick spoke about prayer.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: 
Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Took quiz.  
Discussed practical examples of object, intent, and circumstance.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: 
Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

Oral Communications
Students presented speeches.

Monday's Speakers
Juan Pablo M.
Toby F.
Josh B.

Ryan Y.
Tae Yang H.
Josh S.
Brad B.

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

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

St. Patrick

Happy Feast Day!
St. Patrick - Pray for us!

Daily Summary - 3/17

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Took test.
Current Assignments:
• Read #24 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Abbot Jerome spoke about prayer.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Finished the discussion of the requirements for a moral action. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 101-110.

Oral Communications
Students presented speeches.

Tomorrow's Speakers
Alec R.
Joo O.
Jeremiah G.
Ji Young A.

Reagan R.
Sehwan J.
Minsoo K.
Dale M.

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

Daily Summary - 3/16

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Reviewed for test.
Current Assignments: Test tomorrow. Notes due.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Finished watching Into Great Silence for our discussion of prayer.
Read more about the film:
Official Website
United States Bishops
Wikipedia
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 91-100.

Current Assignments:
• Abbot Jerome is speaking to the class about prayer tomorrow. Write 1 question to ask him about prayer.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the requirements for a moral action. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 101-110.

Oral Communications
Last day of speech prep in the computer lab.

Tomorrow's Speakers
Mike M.
Will K.
Keon W.
In Young O.
Sung Yong C.

Allen B.
Brad B.
Tom C.
Fred J.

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

Friday, March 13, 2009

Daily Summary - 3/13

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

8th Grade Religious Studies
Took quiz.
Continued watching Into Great Silence for our discussion of prayer.
Read more about the film:
Official Website
United States Bishops
Wikipedia
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 91-100.

Oral Communications
Continued speech preparation in the computer lab.
Speeches begin Tuesday.

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

Daily Summary - 3/12

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the Great Commission. (Handout)
Current Assignments: None.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Continued watching Into Great Silence for our discussion of prayer.
Read more about the film:
Official Website
United States Bishops
Wikipedia
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 91-100.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed Original Sin. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 101-110.

Oral Communications
Reviewed all of the required steps of a speech.
Speeches begin Tuesday.

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

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Daily Summary - 3/11

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the Ascension. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #24 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Continued watching Into Great Silence for our discussion of prayer.
Read more about the film:
Official Website
United States Bishops
Wikipedia
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 91-100.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Finished discussion of the 4 Last Things. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 91-100.

Oral Communications
Continued preparing speeches in the computer lab.

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

Speech Order:
Tuesday, 3/17
Mike M.
Will K.
Keon W.
In Young O.
Sung Yong C.
Josh S.
Allen B.
Brad B.
Tom C.
Fred J.

Wednesday, 3/18
Alec R.
Joo O.
Jeremiah G.
Ji Young A.
Reagan R.
Sehwan J.
Minsoo K.
Dale M.

Thursday, 3/19
Juan Pablo M.
Toby F.
Josh B.
Ryan Y.
Tae Yang H.

Daily Summary - 3/10

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the story of the Road to Emmaus. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #23 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Continued watching Into Great Silence for our discussion of prayer.
Read more about the film:
Official Website
United States Bishops
Wikipedia
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 91-100.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the 4 Last Things. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 91-100.

Oral Communications
Began preparing speeches in the computer lab.

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

Monday, March 9, 2009

Daily Summary - 3/9

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the similarities between Peter and Judas. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #22 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.
• Page 415 due Tuesday.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Began watching Into Great Silence for our discussion of prayer.
Read more about the film:
Official Website
United States Bishops
Wikipedia
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 91-100.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Began our discussion of morality. We had class in the cemetery today to focus on death and judgment.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 91-100.

Oral Communications
Began discussing the PowerPoint requirement for speech #3.
Students will be required to create PowerPoint presentations for this speech.

Daily Summary - 3/6

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

8th Grade Religious Studies
Continued discussing prayer.
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 91-100.

Oral Communications
Discussed sections 2.5, 2.5, 3.6 of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
Current Assignments:
• Student are to learn the names of all first-year students at Subiaco. They will have a quiz in a couple weeks.

Friday, March 6, 2009

New Subiaco Videos

Check out some new Subiaco promotional videos. They range from 3 1/2 minutes to 40 seconds. Watch them and pass them along. There are more than just what is on this page also. You can search around for them.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Daily Summary - 3/5

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

The school ran a short schedule today, so that students could attend the state basketball tournament.

Scripture
Returned graded papers to students.
Current Assignments:
• Read #21 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.
• Page 415 due Tuesday.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Took quiz.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 91-100.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Took quiz.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 91-100.

Oral Communications
Did not have time today to sufficiently discuss any sections of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
Current Assignments:
• Read #7 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Student are to learn the names of all first-year students at Subiaco. They will have a quiz in a couple weeks.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Friday.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Daily Summary - 3/4

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Continued discussing the prophecies of the Resurrection. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #21 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Continued discussing students' reflections on prayer.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz has been moved to Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 81-90.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Had a Marian reflection.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 81-90.

Oral Communications
Discussed section 2.3 of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
Current Assignments:
• Read #7 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Student are to learn the names of all first-year students at Subiaco. They will have a quiz in a couple weeks.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Friday.

Daily Summary - 3/3

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the prophecies of the Resurrection. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #21 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed students' reflections on prayer.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 81-90.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Took test over Mary. Notes due.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 81-90.

Oral Communications
Juniors were out of class today taking tests, so we did not have our regular class.
Current Assignments:
• Read #6 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Friday.

Daily Summary - 3/2

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the Resurrection. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #20 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Missed class today for a baseball game.
Students read chapter 2 and wrote a reflection on prayer.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 81-90.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the Assumption of Mary. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 81-90.

Oral Communications
Discussed section 2.2 of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
Current Assignments:
• Read #6 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Friday.

Daily Summary - 2/27

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

8th Grade Religious Studies
Took quiz. Continued discussing Mary.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 71-80.
• Students may retake any quiz from the semester at Teacher's Assistance period any day they wish. It is the responsibility of the student to do so.

Oral Communications
Discussed section 2.1 & 2.6 of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
Current Assignments:
• Read #5 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Friday.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Daily Summary - 2/26

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Gave students their current grade reports. Discussed Lent a bit more.
Current Assignments:
• Read #20 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Returned graded assignments. Discussed quarter grades.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 71-80.
• Students may retake any quiz from the semester at Teacher's Assistance period any day they wish. It is the responsibility of the student to do so.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Took quiz. Gave students their current grade reports.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 71-80.
• Students may retake any quiz from the semester at Teacher's Assistance period any day they wish. It is the responsibility of the student to do so.

Oral Communications
Discussed section 1.2 of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
Current Assignments:
• Read #4 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Friday.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Lent 2009

Click here to read Pope Benedict XVI's address for Lent.

Daily Summary - 2/25

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

All religion classes today discussed Ash Wednesday and Lent.



Scripture
Current Assignments:
• Read #20 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.
• Page 403, 1-20 due Thursday.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 71-80.
• Students may retake any quiz from the semester at Teacher's Assistance period any day they wish. It is the responsibility of the student to do so.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Current Assignments:
• Page 76, 1-10 due Thursday.
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 71-80.
• Students may retake any quiz from the semester at Teacher's Assistance period any day they wish. It is the responsibility of the student to do so.

Oral Communications
Discussed section 1.1 of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

Current Assignments:
• Read #3 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Friday.

Daily Summary - 2/24

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Study period. Students began working on assignment due Thursday.
Current Assignments:
• Read #20 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.
• Page 403, 1-20 due Thursday.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed Mary as the Immaculate Conception. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 71-80.
• Students may retake any quiz from the semester at Teacher's Assistance period any day they wish. It is the responsibility of the student to do so.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Study period. Students began working on assignment due Thursday.
Current Assignments:
• Page 76, 1-10 due Thursday.
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 71-80.
• Students may retake any quiz from the semester at Teacher's Assistance period any day they wish. It is the responsibility of the student to do so.

Oral Communications
Discussed section 1.3 of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

Current Assignments:
• Read #2 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Friday.

Monday, February 23, 2009

Daily Summary - 2/23

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the significance of Jesus' suffering. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #20 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
I missed class because of an away baseball game.
Students took quiz then had an assignment.
In-class assignment:
• Read Chapter 5 in textbook.
• Answer 1-10 on page 76.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 71-80.
• Students may retake any quiz from the semester at Teacher's Assistance period any day they wish. It is the responsibility of the student to do so.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed Mary as ever-virgin. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 71-80.
• Students may retake any quiz from the semester at Teacher's Assistance period any day they wish. It is the responsibility of the student to do so.

Oral Communications
Began discussing How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

Current Assignments:
• Read #1 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Friday.

Daily Summary - 2/20

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

8th Grade Religious Studies
Some monks and the new candidates to the monastery came and discussed their vocation, in particular the vow of chastity.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz postponed to Monday: Signum Crucis and Gloria Patri (Sign of the Cross and Glory Be in Latin)
• Students may retake any quiz from the semester at Teacher's Assistance period any day they wish. It is the responsibility of the student to do so.

Oral Communications
Students were given study time in class.
Please locate your Dale Carnegie books over the weekend.

Daily Summary - 2/19

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Finished watching The Passion of the Christ.
Current Assignments:
• Read #18 & 19 on reading list for next class. There will be a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed Mary as the model for the Christian life. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Signum Crucis and Gloria Patri (Sign of the Cross and Glory Be in Latin)

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed Mary as the Theotokos. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 71-80.

Oral Communications
Students presented speeches.

Tomorrow's Speeches:
Josh B.

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

Daily Summary - 2/18

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Began watching The Passion of the Christ.
Current Assignments:
• Read #17 on reading list for next class. There will be a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Spent the period answering student questions about the Church.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Signum Crucis and Gloria Patri (Sign of the Cross and Glory Be in Latin)

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed Mary as the Immaculate Conception. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Signum Crucis and Gloria Patri (Sign of the Cross and Glory Be in Latin)

Oral Communications
Students presented speeches.

Tomorrow's Speeches:
Reagan R.
Ryan Y.
Tae Y.
Allen B.
Juan Pablo M.
Josh B.
Will K.
Toby F.

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

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Daily Summary - 2/17

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Began watching The Passion of the Christ.
Current Assignments:
• Read #16 on reading list for next class. There will be a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Took test.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Signum Crucis and Gloria Patri (Sign of the Cross and Glory Be in Latin)

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed Mary as the model for the Christian life. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Signum Crucis and Gloria Patri (Sign of the Cross and Glory Be in Latin)

Oral Communications
Continued preparing speeches in computer lab.
Students presented speeches.

Tomorrow's Speeches:
Alec H.
Jeremiah G.
Joo O.
Ji Young A.
Sehwan J.
Dale M.
Minsoo K.
Fred J.

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

Monday, February 16, 2009

Daily Summary - 2/16

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Began watching The Passion of the Christ.
Current Assignments:
• Read #15 on reading list for next class. There will be a quiz.
Priesthood reflection questions due Tomorrow.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Reviewed for test. Test tomorrow. Notes due.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Signum Crucis and Gloria Patri (Sign of the Cross and Glory Be in Latin)

9th Grade Religious Studies
Took test.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Signum Crucis and Gloria Patri (Sign of the Cross and Glory Be in Latin)

Oral Communications
Continued preparing speeches in computer lab.

Tomorrow's Speeches:
Josh S.
Reagan R.
Tom C.
Brad B.
Michael M.
Keon W.
In Young O.
Sung Yong C.

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

Friday, February 13, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day!

On this day that the world celebrates love, we celebrate a man in love with our LORD.



Under the rule of Emperor Claudius II, Rome was involved in many bloody and unpopular wars. Claudius was having a difficult time getting soldiers to join his military leagues. He believed that the reason was that Roman men did not want to leave their loves or families. As a result, Claudius cancelled all marriages and engagements in Rome.

Valentine was a priest at Rome at this time. He and St. Marius began performing marriage ceremonies in secret. For this work St. Valentine was arrested and dragged before the Prefect of Rome. Valentine was condemned to be beaten to death with clubs and to have his head cut off.

While in prison his work continued. Many of the men and women he had helped came to his cell and threw flowers and notes through his cell window. Valentine converted his guard to Christianity and even miraculously restored the sight of the jailer’s daughter who was blind. The day before his death Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer’s daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it “From Your Valentine.” He suffered martyrdom on February 14th, about the year 270.

In ancient Rome that day was a holiday to honor Juno, the Roman goddess of women and marriage. The following day began the Feast of Lupercalia.

At this time boys and girls were kept separate and seldom had any interaction. On February 14th, the eve of Lupercalia, the names of Roman girls were written on slips of paper and placed into jars. Each young man would draw a girl’s name from the jar and would then be partners with her for the duration of the festival. Sometimes the pairing of the children lasted an entire year, and often they would fall in love and would later marry.

The pastors of the early Christian Church in Rome wanted to do away with the pagan element in these feasts. The fact that Lupercalia fell on Valentine’s feast and he was so strongly connected to love and marriage, made him the perfect choice to Christianize the festival. Through the years, this celebration of Lupercalia and the story of St. Valentine have evolved into the holiday the entire world celebrates today.

St. Valentine – Pray for us!

Daily Summary - 2/13

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the Church as apostolic. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Signum Crucis and Gloria Patri (Sign of the Cross and Glory Be in Latin)

Oral Communications
Continued preparing speeches in computer lab.
Current Assignments:
• Rough draft of outlines due Monday.
• Speeches begin Tuesday.

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

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Daily Summary - 2/12

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Took test.
Current Assignments:
• Read #14 on reading list for next class. There will be a quiz.
Priesthood reflection questions due Tuesday, 2/17.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Answered student questions.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Ave Maria (Hail Mary in Latin)

9th Grade Religious Studies
Test Monday. Notes due.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Signum Crucis and Gloria Patri (Sign of the Cross and Glory Be in Latin)

Oral Communications
Continued preparing speeches in computer lab.
Current Assignments:
• Rough draft of outlines due Monday.
• Speeches begin Tuesday.

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

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Daily Summary - 2/11

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the Bread of Life discourse. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Test tomorrow. Notes due.
Priesthood reflection questions due Tuesday, 2/17.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the Church as apostolic. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Ave Maria (Hail Mary in Latin)
Priesthood reflection questions due Thursday, 2/12.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the Church as the Church founded by Christ. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Ave Maria (Hail Mary in Latin)
Priesthood reflection questions due Thursday, 2/12.

Oral Communications
Began preparing speech #2.

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

Speech Order for round 2.

Oral Com B
Tuesday, 2/17
Josh S.
Reagan R.
Tom C.
Brad B.

Wednesday, 2/18
Se Hwan J.
Dale M.
Minsoo K.
Fred J.

Thursday, 2/19
Ryan Y.
Tae H.
Allen B.

Oral Com B
Tuesday, 2/17
Michael M.
Keon W.
In Young O.
Sung Yong C.

Wednesday, 2/18
Alec H.
Jeremiah G.
Joo O.
Ji Young A.

Thursday, 2/19
Juan Pablo M.
Josh B.
Will K.
Toby F.