Students will have biweekly IHM Maintenance Religion quizzes. These sheets will be filled out in class and they should study these through the week. There will be daily homework at times and some projects each trimester to complete at home and in class. There will also be tests and quizzes based on concepts taught from the book.
Weighted grades with the following categories:
Tests - 50%
Quizzes - 25%
Projects and Classwork - 20%
Homework/Preparation - 5%
In Grade 7 Religion, some core themes include; the Bible: The New Testament and religious figures in it, Liturgy and Worship, Mary in the Gospels, Prayers to Mary, Liturgical times of Year, Saints as it relates to the time of year, Prayer, Sacramentals, Social Justice topics. Students in 7th grade are also preparing for and will receive the sacrament of Confirmation.
In Grade 8 Religion, some core themes include; The Church: Concept/Marks/Development, The dignity of the Human Person, Human Freedom, Human Conscience, the Ten Commandments, Sacraments and Sacramentals, The Virtues, Sin, Mercy, The Tradition and Expression of Prayer, Marian Churches and Shrines, Mary in Art, Liturgical Year, Saints as it relates to the time of year, Prayer, Social Justice.