Class Overview
The 7th grade religion program is devoted to the study of God’s saving love as it is revealed through his son Jesus Chirst. Students will grow in knowledge and love of Jesus through prayer and studying the Gospels. They should appreciate that the sacraments enable them to respond to the call to follow Jesus live by his teachings, and proclaim God’s kingdom in word, worship, witness, and service. I also hope that each child will leave St. Joe’s with a greater understanding of his or her faith, and a strong relationship with God.
Daily Classroom Activity
Friday, September 18
Friday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time
Rosary - Luminous Mysteries
Chosen “Sitting, Serving, Scheming”
Thursday, September 17
St. Robert Bellarmine
Prayer, intentions, Hail Mary
Hand back papers
Hail Mary prayer check
Ch. 2 Quiz
Ch. 2 Essay Response
Wednesday, September 16
Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian
School Mass - Cathedral
Prayer, intentions, Sts. Cornelius & Cyprian
Kahoot - ch. 2 review
Journal - none
Ch. 2 Study Materials - Classroom
Tuesday, September 15
Our Lady of Sorrows
Prayer, intentions, Our Lady of Sorrows Prayer
Journal - God gifts us with the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love. Explain how these make us in the image and likeness of God but also more fully human.
Correct ch. 2 pp. - record in Classroom
Discuss and take notes on chapter 2
Ch. 2 Study Guide - Quiz on Thursday
Monday, September 14
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Prayer, intentions, Holy Cross Prayer
Journal - Write about your weekend. Also get caught up on your previous journal entries.
Read “Exaltation of the Holy Cross” - Classroom
Read and highlight ch. 2 pp. 11-14
Complete pp. 12,13,16
Friday, September 11
Friday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time
Prayer, intentions, Sept. 11 Prayer
Storycorps - “Honoring Two Brothers”
Storycorps - “Father Mychal’s Blessing”
Journal - Write your thoughts on September 11, the impact it had on so many people, or your desires for peace moving into the future.
Collect WS 1G
Correct WS 2A
Read and highlight ch. 2 pp. 11-14
Thursday, September 10
Thursday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time
Prayer, intentions, Hail Mary
USCCB - Sunday Mass Readings
Journal - Worth thinking about again. Is there a situation you were involved in where there is someone you have not forgiven? What happened, and what can you do now?
Take-away from Chapter 1
Complete WS 1G - VIP - Me
Complete WS 2A - How Well Do You Know Jesus? - You may use Google - avoid AI
Wednesday, September 9
St. Peter Claver
Prayer, intentions, St. Peter Claver Prayer
School Mass - Cathedral
Journal - none
Chapter 1 Quiz
Chapter 1 Essay Response
Tuesday, September 8
Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Prayer, intentions, Prayer for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Altar Server/Mass Attendance Survey - Classroom
Journal - Write about your really long weekend.
Study Ch. 1 - Quiz Tomorrow
Study Materials - Classroom
Study Guide - on paper
Thursday, September 3
St. Gregory the Great
Prayer - Gregorian Chant - sung by Benedictines
Journal - What is your reaction to the chant you heard? What do you think is the intent behind the style of music? How did it make you feel?
P. 7 Quiz
Correct ch. 1 pp. - score in Classroom
Wednesday, September 2
Wednesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
Prayer, petitions, Hail Holy Queen
School Mass - Cathedral
Who is Jesus? - Finish
“Who do you say that I am?”
Read and highlight pp. 3-6
Journal - Write a reflection on today’s homily or on the 1st Reading or Gospel if you were not present or do not recall.
Complete pp. 3,6,8
Study p. 7 bullet points for bellringer tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 1
Tuesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
Prayer, petitions, Hail Holy Queen
USCCB - read today’s Gospel reading
Journal - Even the devil knows who Jesus is, in this reading. How would you describe who Jesus is, if someone asked you?
Who is Jesus?
“Who do you say that I am?”
Read and highlight pp. 3-6
Monday, August 31
Monday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
Prayer, petitions, Glory Be
Journal - Anything special happen this weekend?
Vocations - Religious Sisters
Who is Jesus?
Reading from Gospels
“Who do you say that I am?”
Read pp. 3-6 - tomorrow
Friday, August 28
St. Augustine
USCCB - Sunday Readings
Podcast reflection on the Gospel
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday, August 27
St. Monica
Prayer, intentions, St. Monica Prayer
USCCB - Gospel of the day
Mass Journal or Letter to Yanci - find a paragraph to share with the class.
Christianity overview - Catholic/Protestant
Jesus Timeline
Bible Timeline - Scripture and Tradition
Looking up scripture in a physical Bible
Wednesday, August 26
Wednesday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time
School Mass - Cathedral
Sign of the Cross and Our Father prayer check
Journal - Write a reflection on today’s homily or on the 1st Reading or Gospel if you were not present or do not recall.
Letter to Yanci
Finish writing letter
Contrast format with my letter
Revise with a partner
Read when finished
Tuesday, August 25
St. Joseph Calasanz
Prayer, intentions, Hail Mary
Sign of the Cross and Our Father prayer check tomorrow
Vocation Story - From Pro-Soccer to Priest
Letter to Yanci
Finish rough draft
Revise with partner
Finish by tomorrow afternoon
Monday, August 24
St. Bartholomew
Prayer, intentions, Hail Holy Queen
USCCB - Sunday 2nd Reading - interpretation
Journal - Tell me some highlights from your weekend.
Letter to Yanci
Finish rough draft.
Friday, August 21
St. Pius X
Prayer, intentions, Vocations Prayer
Pray Rosary - Sorrowful Mysteries
Begin to write letter to Yanci - Classroom
Thursday, August 20
Thursday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time
Prayer, intentions, Vocations Prayer
Journal - Make sure you have finished yesterday’s journal.
Letter from Yanci - Classroom
Prepare to write letter to Yanci
Outline, sketch out your plan
Wednesday, August 19
Wednesday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time
School Mass - Cathedral
Prayer, intentions, Vocations Prayer
Journal - Write a reflection on today’s homily or on the Gospel, if you were not present or do not recall.
Grade 7 Religion Pretest - Classroom
Read or work on homework when finished.
Tuesday, August 18
Tuesday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time
Prayer, intentions, Vocations Prayer
USCCB - Gospel of the Day
Hand out books
Name on cover and p. 66
Middle School Website
Google Classroom
Who is Jesus?
To you?
Monday, August 17
Monday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time
Beginning of school year prayer service
USCCB - Sunday Gospel
Yanci - brief overview
Class expectations