8th Grade Religion 2019-2020 Assignments

Make a copy of the Google Doc, Answer the questions and turn in.

Complete the Things to Share and Things to Think About. Also complete questions 1-5

Please write a paragraph reflecting on your lenten promise. Have you been successful? Did you need to change it due to current events? Did you give up part way through?

Answer the 5 questions at the end of the chapter. Also answer the Things to Think About and Share

Jesus told his disciples that if we do good to others, then we will receive good back. He also showed this to his disciples through his actions throughout his life. This Lenten season, what can you give or add to your life that will help you grow closer to God and model your life after Jesus'?

If you have too many Screenshots from interviews to print out then you may put them on a separate doc and submit them here.

Jesus was a healing hand to everyone. What does it mean to be a healing hand? How have the people in your life been a healing hand for you and how can you be a healing hand for others?

Christ called the apostles because he needed support for his Church to
grow. And because of the support the disciples gave the Church, they
became the light of the world. You are Christ’s support now. What
have the past nine years taught you for Christ’s church to grow in the
world. In what way will you be the light of Christ in high school?

Reflection Question: Martin Luther KIng, Jr. lived and died Fighting for justice and preaching for peace. How can we live like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr?

Mary, the mother of God, was an example for saints. How was Mary an example for your saint, and how can Mary be an example for us?

Write a dedication to the person you have chosen. This dedication must be at least 350 words in length. It includes the biographical information and your gratitude. This is a critical section since it sets the tone and background for the rest of the report. (This is the meat of your report). 12-14pt Font, with Double Spacing. Pick a format that is easily readable.

Write a reflection on what you did for your service hours, why you did it, and what you got out of it. Then print it out and turn it in with a parent signature.
If you did not do Service hours, write a reflection on what you will do in the second trimester.

Yesterday, our country remembered our veterans.
These are men and women who gave of themselves for
our freedom. How can we model after our faith-family
saint who gave of themselves to show God’s unconditional love?

The reflection question is
In the gospel, Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” The saints always showed God’s unconditional love to others, even their enemies. How did your Faith Family saint show God's love to others? How can we?

Our parents and teachers always tell us, “wash your hands first. “In today’s gospel, Jesus is challenging us to also be concerned about what comes out of our mouth. How did your saint mirror Jesus’ message? As young Christians, what words and acts of kindness can we say and show our classmates this week?
Saints:
St. Teresa of Avila; St. Catherine of Siena; St. Thomas Aquinas; St. Leo the Great; St. Augustine; St. Gregory the Great.

Write 3 goals following the rubric posted in the stream, and a prayer to open our PTC meeting.
The goals should be 1 academic, 1 personal, and 1 spiritual

Reflection Question:
Today, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary.

The rosary could be compared to the camera on our phone. It captured all the important parts of Jesus’ life, birth to death, happy to sad.

If you created a photo album of your faith journey, what are important memories you would want to include?

All these are rosary moments.

Write a reflection (about 1 paragraph) on your first experience leading a faith family activity. What could you do better next time?

Follow the Instructions and rubric posted in the stream.