09/18/09                           St. Paul Religious Education Program

2009-2010

Grade 8

Mondays 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Tuesdays 4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

 

    Date

Chapter

Lesson Title and Instruction

SAT.,  9/19

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Mass and Catechists’ Orientation

9/28-9/29

1

2

We Respond to God’s Love (pg. 11A-20)

We Make Moral Choices (pg. 21A-30)

New Parent Welcome Meeting (CEC)

10/5-10/6

SPECIAL

3

7th & 8th Grade Service Talk in CEC (25 minutes)

We Follow God’s Law (pg. 31A-40)

10/12-10/13

FIRE DRILL

 

4

Fire Drill (Please close windows/door, take attendance folder with you)

We Love God and Others (pg. 41A-50)

10/19-10/20

SPECIAL

 8th Grade Teaching Mass with Father John

Please take attendance and go to Church.)

(7th and 8th Grade Parent Mentor Meeting)

10/26-10/27

6

15

 

We Respect All People ( pg. 61A-70)

Teaching Others About Christ (pg. 161A-170)

8th Grade Parent Meeting in CEC.

11/2-11/3

16

17

Renewing Our Relationship with Christ (pg. 171A-180)

Showing Concern for Future Generations (pg.181A-190)

Mon., 11/9

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Deacon Bob Ervin Presentation (CEC)

Tues., 11/10

***

Tuesday students come on Monday 11/9 for Special Presentation given by Dc. Bob Ervin

11/16-11/17

PRIEST VISIT

5

We Honor Life and Creation/Loving for Life

Msgr. Halfpenny (Presentation in CEC) (pg. 51A-60)

11/23-11/24

18

Transforming the World Through Faith (pg. 191A-200)

11/30-12/1

SPECIAL

Called to Mission Presentation (CEC)

Presentation given by Youth Ministry Team

MON., 12/7

FAMILY MASS

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception

(All Families will meet in the Church for Mass.)

TUES., 12/8

NO CLASS

All Students and Catechists to attend Family Mass on 12/7.

12/14- 12/15

SPECIAL

(GRADES 6-8)

Reconciliation (Take attendance then go to church.)

12/21-12/22

NO CLASS

Christmas Vacation – Happy Holy Holidays!

12/28 –12/29

NO CLASS

Christmas Vacation – Happy Holy Holidays!

1/4-1/5

SPECIAL

Liturgy Training in the Church and Cafe

1/11-1/12

VOCATIONS

Vocations Presentation and Speaker

1/18-1/19

  NO CLASS

Martin Luther King Day Holiday

                                

                           St. Paul Religious Education Program

2009-2010

Grade 8 - Page 2

Mondays 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Tuesdays 4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

 

   Date

Chapter

Lesson Title and Instruction

WED., 1/20

CLP

Catechist Lesson Planning and Formation Topic

6:30 p.m. in the Canfield Educational Center

SUN., 1/24

SPECIAL LITURGY

Parent/Sponsor/Candidate Meetings – 4:00 p.m.

8th Grade Mass of Enrollment - 6:00 p.m.

1/25-1/26

19

Caring for the Whole Human Family (pg. 205A-214)

2/1-2/2

13

14

Keeping Faith in a Changing World (pg. 141A-150)

Depending on God in Times of Fear (pg. 151A-160)

2/8-2/9

SPECIAL

MUSIC

Confirmation Signs and Symbols Presentation (CEC)

Music at the Conclusion of the Presentation.

2/15-2/16

NO CLASS

Winter Break-No Classes Scheduled

2/22-2/23

20

Seeking God’s Life and Love As The Church (pg. 215A-224)

3/1-3/2

SPECIAL

(GRADES 6-8)

Reconciliation (Take attendance then go to Church.)

Intro to Spirit (Report to the CEC after Church.)

3/8-3/9

21

Living As the Body of Christ (pg. 225A-234)

3/15-3/16

LETTER WRITING

Confirmation Letter Writing (Template and examples will be provided.)

3/22-3/23

22

Witnessing to Our Relationship with Christ (pg. 235A-244)

3/29-3/30

STATIONS

 

 

23

Stations of the Cross (Approx. 25 min.)

(Take attendance then go to Church.)

All Confirmation letters should be collected.

Growing in Faith Together (pg. 245A-254)

4/5-4/6

NO CLASS

Easter Break-No Classes Scheduled

4/12-4/13

SPECIAL

MUSIC

Receiving the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Presentation

(Part 1).  Music during presentation.

4/19-4/20

SPECIAL
INTERVIEWS

Recognizing the Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Part 2).

Confirmation Interviews Scheduled

4/26-4/27

INTERVIEWS

24

Confirmation Interviews Scheduled

Belonging to the Communion of Saints (pg. 255A-264)

5/3-5/4

SERVICE

LAST CLASS

Farewell Prayer Service in Church.

God Bless You and Your Summer!

MON., 5/10

PLEASE

COME!

Catechist Appreciation Dinner

6:30 P.M. – Spouses Invited!

                    Prayers to be learned at the different grade levels:

Grade 1       Our Father                               Grade 5       Rosary

Grade 2       Hail Mary                                Grade 6       Act of Contrition

Grade 3       Apostles’ Creed                      Grade 7       Nicene Creed

Grade 4       Grace Before/After Meals                 Grade 8      Nicene Creed