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First Quarter All-Stars 2002

First Semester All-Stars 2002-03

First Semester Exam Preview 2002
Major lists for the semester exam

1st QTR 2002 Freshman Review Questions
Second quarter extra credit

SUMMARY OF FRESHMAN HOMEWORK
& ASSIGNMENTS:
SECOND QUARTER
2002-03



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First Quarter Freshman All-Stars 2002

First Semester All-Stars 2002-03
grade distribution and top pont earners

Go to first quarter weekly assignments


Exam Week, January 13-15

The Murder of Emmett Till
Monday evening, January 20 n PBS


Week before exams January 6-10
Scritpure reading: The Parable of the Sower and the Seed
Prayer of the week: student's choice
Homework of the week is to prepare for the exam

Monday, January 6
class Look at The Catechism of the Catholic Church and review some key ideas.
Know and understand these asssigned questions from the Catechism
1. What moral rules apply in every case? #1789
2. List and define the cardinal virtues. #1805-1809
3. List and define the theological virtues. #1812-1829
4. What is sin? #1849
5. Can we sin even when we do not do the sinful action? Give four instances when we share in the responsibility of sin. #1868
homework Begin to prepare a three level interpretation for The Parable of the Sower and the Seed. Below are some sites that you could use to guide upi toward a better undertanding of this parable Tuesday, January 7
class Read and discuss Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "The Three Dimensions of a Complete LIie." Click here to listen to excerpts from Dr. King's sermon
Homework Study for the exam.

Wednesday, January 8
class Discuss "Lord of the Rings" as a myth illustrating many of the basic teachings of Christianity. Here are some interesting sites whcih mihg offer some llumination Homework Study for the exam.

Thursday, January 9
class Key Jesuit words and ideals. Assigned study groups.
Homework Study for the exam.

Friday, January 10
class Epilogue in the text.
Homework Study for the exam.


Short week January 2-3
Prayer of the week: student's choice

Click here for the end of the semester
grade distribution and top point earners
Thursday, Janaury 2 SNOW DAY

Friday, January 3
class Return tests and correct them. Get ready to study for the exam. Make sure your folder is well organized and complete.
homework The only homework for the rest of the semester is to study for the exam. You should study 20-30 minutes per night. Recommended method is Here are some students web sites that might help you with key ideas from the first semester Here are some sites you might find interesting


Seventeenth Week December 16-19
Third Sunday in Advent
Prayer of the week: student's choice
Word of the week : Christian morality


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Norman Rockwell's "The Problem We All Live With"
Monday, December 16 Half day before senior exams.
class Video Robert Coles talking about Ruby Bridges. Work on chapter 12.
homework R/M/S chapter twelve. Test will be on Thursday.

Tuesday, December 17
class (a) Return and correct tests. (b) Workday on chapter 12
homework Try to finish R/M/S chapter twelve.

Wednesday, December 18
class Questions and discussion about chapter twelve.
homework Study for tomorrow's test.

Thursday, December 19
class Test on chapter twelve
homework If you want begin to study for the exam. Click here for a Semester Review

Have a good Christmas break. I hope it is a happy time--and a holy time-- for you and your family




Sixteenth Week December 9-13

Second Sunday in Advent
Prayer of the week: A different prayer each day from this chapter chosen by students
Word of the week : spirituality
Monday, December 9
class (a) How was yesterday's Gospel and today's Dr. Finan similar/ And did you hear the message? (b) Return and correct tests. (c) Key question: How does you being Christian make the way you think/feel/act different from non-Christians?
homework R/M/S chapter eleven. Test will be on Friday.

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 10 & 11
class Video: The Peacher's Son from Touched by an Angel. Click here for a page I've started on this video.
homework

Thursday, December 12
class Review of Fr. Sheridan's homily; Ruby Bridges and the idea of Christian spirituality and a self-corrected pop quiz.
homework Study for tomoroow's test.

Friday, December 13
class Test
homework Begin to R/M/S chapter twelve.


Fifteenth Week December 2-6

First Sunday in Advent
Prayer of the week: St. Francis Prayer of Peace
Word of the week : grace
Monday, December 2
class (a) The Feast of Hannukah (b) Return and correct tests.
homework R/M/S chapter ten. Test will be Thursday. This Friday will be a Reconciliation Day.

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 3 & 4
class
homework Continue to R/M/S chapter and study for test.

Thursday, December 5
class Chapter 10 test.
homework Begin to R/M/S chapter 11.

Friday, December 6
class Reconciliation Day.
homework R/M/S chapter eleven.


Fourteenth Week November 25-28 / Happy Thanksgiving



Past Sunday Gospel: Judgment of the Nations
Prayer of the week: St. Francis Prayer of Peace
Word of the week : grace

Monday, November 25
class (a) Short video: Eric Clapton (b) Judgment of Nations: Would you get in to Heaven? (c) Return tests; correct them and learn from your mistakes. (d) R/M/S chapter 9.
homework Continue to R/M/S chapter 9; test on Wednesday.

Tuesday, November 26
class Sacraments
homework Continue to R/M/S chapter 9; test on Wednesday.

Wednesday, November 27
class Chapter Niine test.
homework Try taking time to realy be thankful this Thanksgiving. Check this link on Thanksgiving and learn more about this wonderful holiday. See if it adds to the meaning and to the enjoyment of this holiday.




Thirteenth Week November 18-22



Past Sunday Gospel: Parable of the Talents
Prayer of the week: St. Francis Prayer of Peace
Word of the week : Magisterium

Monday, November 18
class Return tests.
homework Continue to R/M/S chapter eight in text. Test on Friday. Make sure you checkout Todd Miltenberger's chart "The Five Forms of Magisterium; it'll help you understand the Magisterium. Look into the links and see an encyclical, the Catechism, various Catholic web sites.

Tuesday & Wednesday, November 19 & 20
class Overview: Where does this chapter fit in our chart at the end of your spiral? "Scripture only" vs. "Scriptures + Tradition" approach.
homework R/M/S chapter 8.

Thursday, November 21
class Chart "The Five Forms of Magisterium; outline and discuss Catechism of the Catholic Church. This is the first Catholic Catechims since the Catechism of the Council of Trent. <-- Mark Abrahm/this linkis for you. You might also want to look at site for Lutheran Church Missouri Synod . Can you finda good link to Martin Luther's Catechism? If so, let me know.
homework Study chapter 8 for tomorrow's test.

Friday, November 22
class Chapter 8 test. Begin to R/M/S chapter 9.
homework Try to finish your Thanksgiving assignment. Continue to R/M/S chapter 9.




Twelfth Week November 11-15 / Block Week

Past Sunday Readings
Prayer of the week: St. Francis Prayer of Peace
Ignatian idea of the week : discernment

Monday, November 11 Mr. Sciuto will be on sophomore retreat.
class Return tests. R/M/S chapter 7.
homework Continue to R/M/S chapter seven in text. Test on Friday.

Tuesday or Wednesday, November 12 or 13
class Praying with Scripture exercise in the chapel, centering on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Short reaction to the experience is due next class. This is closely connected to the first quarter's Reading Scripture on Three Levels .
homework Finish R/M/S chapter 7.

Thursday, November 14
class Reaction v. reflection chart. Discussion of the guided reflection.
homework Study for the test. Use chapter review to guide your study.

Friday, November 15
class Chapter 7 test
homework You can begin to R/M/S the next chapter in the text.




Eleventh Week November 4-8



Past Sunday Readings
Prayer of the week: Try John Warner's website Prayers of Thanks and Praise
Ignatian idea of the week : the contemplative in action

Monday, November 4
class Return tests. R/M/S chapter 6.
homework R/M/S chapter six in text. Test on Friday.

Tuesday-Thursday, November 5-7
class
homework R/M/S chapter six. Try to finish in three evenings so you have Thursday to study; test on Friday. Use chapter review to guide your study. Try Mike Smallwood's Images of the Church to better understand the key images of the Church:

Friday, November 8
class Chapter 6 test.
homework Begin to R/M/S chapter seven in text.




Tenth Week October 28-31 (four day week)



Past Sunday Readings: What is the greatest commandment?
Bible reading of the week: The Beatitudes
Word of the week: Paschal Mystery
Click here for Erik Buchholz short essay on the Paschal Mystery
Ignatian idea of the week : the contemplative in action

Monday , October 28
class Return tests. Continue to R/M/S chapter 5.
homework R/M/S chapter five in text. Test on Thursday.

Tuesday, October 29
class
homework Finish R/M/S chapter five.

Wednesday, October 30
class
homework Study for tomorrow's test. Use chapter review to guide your study.

Thursday, October 31 Happy Halloween!
class Chapter five test.
homework Finish interview with your mother assignment. Make sure she reads the final and signs it!

Friday, November 1
No classes. This link will take you to theFeast of All Saint's Homepage.
Saturday, November 2 This link will take you to Fr. Greeley's Feast of All Souls thoughts.



Ninth Week October 21-25

Past Sunday Readings
Word of the week: grace
Ignatian idea of the week : magis

Monday , October 21
class Return exams; check grades; correct tests and learn from mistakes. Organize folder and explain second quarter. Begin to R/M/S chapter 4.
homework

Tuesday, October 22
class Course diagram to be done in back of spiral. Discuss the idea of the Incarnation as a key belief in Christianity.
homework Continue to R/M/S chapter four. Do at least the second section pages 95-99.

Wednesday, October 23
class Continue to deal with the chart, emphasizing the ideas about grace and about the Kingdom of God.
homework Finish R/M/S chapter four. You should have the third section left, pages 100-109. Use the chapter four study sheet to guide your study.

Thursday October 24
class Handout from Rabbi Kushner. Kingdom of God, Beatitudes, what is unique about Jesus' message.
homework Study for tomorrow's test.

Friday October 25
class Chapter four test 20+ points. Begin to R/M/S chapter five in text.
homework Begin to R/M/S next chapter in text.








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