Classroom Happenings
8th Grade Quiz April 23
SANCTIFY: to make holy
JUSTIFICATION: is the transformation of the sinner from a state of unrighteousness to a state of holiness
PERSONAL SIN: all sin including social sin starts as personal sin
MERIT: is to deserve or be worthy of something
CAPITAL SINS: are certain sins that should be guarded against because they are likely to lead to other sin.
RELATIVISM: is a philosophy which denies the existence of good and evil
CONCUPISCENCE: is a tendency, or inclination to sin that is an effect of original sin
MEANS: are the methods by which we achieve an end
CONSEQUENTIALISM: is a philosophy which holds that evil actions can be done to bring about a good outcome.
ARTIFACT: something remaining from a previous period or event
Mortal Sin: Completely breaks our relationship with God
Baptism: results in justification
8th Grade Unit 3 Lessons 9-10 Quiz
BLESSING: God's power and care upon a person, place, thing, or action
INTENTION: of a moral act is the reason we do it, or what we hope to achieve by it.
CIRCUMSTANCES: of a moral act are the things that surround it.
BEATITUDE: is ultimate happiness or fulfillment
ONTOLOGICAL: means having to do with existence or well being
7th grade April 18th Unit 3 Lessons 13-16 Quiz
MINISTERIAL: the ordained priesthood shares in the priesthood of Christ.
CAPITAS: is the Latin word for "head"
INDISSOLUBLE: incapable of being undone or broken
IN PERSONA CHRISTI: "in the person of Christ"
PRIMORDIAL: something that has existed from the beginning
Ministers of the Sacrament of Matrimony- the bride and groom
Last Supper- First Ordination
Spousal Love - reflects the love of the Holy Trinity
Necessary for Matrimony: sacrifice, self-gift, and trust
7TH GRADE UNIT 3: LESSONS 9-11 QUIZ MARCH 21
REDEMPTIVE: Christ's Suffering and death was "redemptive" because it saved us from sin.
CONVERSION: the turning away from sin and returning to God
VENIAL SIN: hurts our relationship with God but does not destroy it
CONTRITION: feeling sorrow for our sins
MORTAL SIN: separates us from God and completely rejects His love for us. We need the Sacrament of Reconciliation to be forgiven of mortal sin.
ORIGINAL SIN: sickness and death are part of the human condition that is a result of Original Sin
God's mercy: is limitless.
Symbols of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, stole, cross, keys
8th Grade Unit 3: Lessons 7-8 Quiz March 13th
PRUDENCE-THE VIRTUE THAT HELPS US SEE THINGS AS THEY ARE
AGAPE- THE GREEK WORD FOR SACRIFICIAL LOVE
ABOLISH- TO FORMALLY PUT AN END TO SOMETHING
FORTITUDE- THE VIRTUE THAT HELPS US TO DO THE RIGHT THING WHEN IT IS DIFFICULT TO DO
CORPORAL-MEANS "OF THE BODY"
CHRIST'S TWO GREATEST COMMANDMENTS- TOGETHER SUMMARIZE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
CARDINAL VIRTUES- TEMPERANCE, PRUDENCE, JUSTICE, FORTITUDE
7th Grade Unit 3: Lessons 5-8 Quiz (March 8th)
LAMB OF GOD: Jesus
PASSOVER: God commanded that the Israelites remember this each year with a memorial meal
SOURCE: the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian Life.
BODY OF CHRIST: the people of God
SEAL: When we are Confirmed, the holy oil we are anointed with is a sign of God's seal on our souls
INITIATION: Eucharist, Baptism, and Confirmation are three Sacraments of initiation.
PENTECOST: Jesus promised the gift of the Holy Spirit which was received by the Apostles on Pentecost.
TRANSUBTANTIATION: is the change of the bread and wine into the Real Presence of Jesus
OLD TESTAMENT ROOT OF THE EUCHARIST: Passover
UNDERSTANDING: helps us grasp revealed truths more easily
PIETY: loyalty to God and divine things
FEAR OF THE LORD: deep respect and awe for God that helps us avoid sin
KNOWLEDGE: awareness of God's plan for our lives
COUNSEL: helps us judge quickly and correctly
FORTITUDE: a steady will to do good in spite of difficulties
WISDOM: helps us respond to God as we think about divine things
CONNECT BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION: Both Sacraments of initiation. Confirmation brings grace begun at Baptism to perfection. Holy Spirit is present in both Sacraments in a special way.
8th Grade Unit 3: Lessons 5-6 Quiz (March 1st)
DECALOGUE: God's Commandments, given to Moses
PERFECTION: the greatest fulfillment of a thing's potential
HOLINESS: the fullness of the Christian life and the perfection of charity
TYPE: a thing or person in the Old Testament that foreshadows a later thing or person in the New Testament
REVELATION: the process of God revealing Himself to us.
SOURCE OF THE MORAL LAW: God
FULLNESS OF GOD'S REVELATION: Jesus
NUMBER OF PLAGUES: 10
FOUR TYPES OF LAW: eternal, human, and natural
8th Grade Theology of the Body Chapter 7 Quiz: Feb. 9th
Vocation: a call from God
Matrimony: the most common vocation
Domestic Church: the family
Consecrated Life: Brother, Sister, Nun, or consecrated single person
Discernment: the process of listening to God to determine your vocation
"in persona Christi" when the ordained priest acts "in the person of Christ"
7th Grade Unit Three: Chapter 1-4 Quiz: Feb. 16
EFFICACIOUS: the sacraments cause the grace of which they are signs
INHERITANCE: we have an inheritance from Jesus which means that we receive gifts from him and we will be like him
SACRAMENTS: there are seven Sacraments
GRACE: a Sacrament is an outward sign of an inward and invisible grace
BAPTISM OF BLOOD: takes place when an unbaptized person dies for Christ
ANOINT: to rub or marl with oil
WITNESS: a witness tells others about something he has seen
INDELIBLE: the permanent mark that Baptism leaves on our soul
MESSIAH: means "anointed one"
8th Grade Chapter 6 Theology of the Body Quiz: Feb 2nd
God made THINGS to be used and PEOPLE to be LOVED.
Real love never USES another person as a tool to gain son personal benefit.
LOVE means wanting the BEST for another person, this is called AGAPE.
EROS is the part of love that causes you to want to be close to the person you love.
LOVE and USE are opposites.
EROS without AGAPE can result in jealousy.
7th Grade Unit 2: Lessons 11-12 Quiz: February 2nd
SYMBOL: a dove is an example of a symbol of the Holy Spirit
INCARNATION: the Son of God assuming a human nature in the Person of Jesus Christ
SIGN: Catechism of the Catholic Church defines a MIRACLE as a sign or wonder
ANNUNCIATION: the visit of the angel Gabriel to Mary
VISITATION: when Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth
MARY: the main source for much of the Gospel of St. Luke
ADAM: St. John presents Jesus as the New Adam when he begins his Gospel with the words: "In the beginning."
PARABLE of the LOST SON: a story in Luke's Gospel that teaches us that God will always accept us back when we repent and ask for forgiveness.
8th Grade Theology of the Body Chapter 5 Quiz: Friday, January 26th:
SEX: refers to a human person's gender, his maleness or her femaleness
IMAGE and LIKENESS: God made us in his own image and likeness.
COMPLEMENTARITY: Each gender's unique, special characteristics bring out the best in the other
MARRIAGE: Scripture says that the special bond of Marriage is so sacred that it actually reveals how Christ has a special bond with us, the Church.
SHAME: the urge to hide or cover something up
SIN: sin makes it easy to USE people as objects for personal satisfaction or to misuse the body as a tool to manipulate others to gain attention.
CHASTITY: a virtue that helps us to love ourselves and others rightly through our bodies.
ABSTINENCE: refers to refraining in an exterior way from all sexual activity until marriage.
CONCUPISENCE: our human tendency to sin
MODESTY: speaking and dressing in a way that respects God's design for our bodies
LUST: a vice that is the opposite of chastity. It distorts sex into an expression of total selfishness. It sees people as objects to be used rather than persons to be loved.
7th Grade January 18th Unit 2: Lessons 9-10 Quiz
KINGDOM OF GOD: God's reign over all things that Jesus proclaimed during His public ministry.
PASCHAL MYSTERY: Christ's Passion, Death, and Resurrection which saved us from sin and death for new life as sons and daughters of God.
ANNUNCIATION: is the Gospel story of the Angel Gabriel appearing to Mary to announce that she would be the Mother of God, Jesus Christ.
GOSPEL: refers not only to the "Good News" of our salvation but also to the four books of the Bible that tell the story of Jesus' life.
MESSIAH: is the Hebrew word for "anointed one" and refers to the one whom God promised to send to free them from sin.
MIRACLE: is a supernatural act of God that demonstrates His power over all things.
GENTILES: are people of non-Jewish ethnicity
MYSTERY: is a truth about God that we can come to know only with God's help.
8th Grade: You will complete your Magnified Giving student philanthropy projects throughout the month of January.
7th Graders: Throughout the end of November and December, you will earn your points in Religion Class through open-book, in-class, short quizzes. We will be studying: The Formation of the Gospels, the Four Evangelists, The Geography of the Bible, The World of the New Testament including The Maccabean Revolt, The Pharisees, The Sadducees, the Samaritans, The Four Reasons for the Incarnation, Scriptural Evidence for the Divinity of Jesus, His Crucifixion and Resurrection
8th Grade December 6th Unit 2: Lessons 8-12
St. Thomas More: was executed by Henry VIII because he defended the Church's true teachings.
St. Peter Claver: was dedicated to helping slaves.
St. Ignatius: the man who started the order of the Jesuits.
St. Teresa of Avila: was one of the only Doctors of the church. She is known for her contributions to Catholic spirituality and prayer.
Enlightenment: refers to a time (approximately 1715-1789) when new philosophical ideas took hold in Europe. the movement questioned the authority of the Church and the existence of truth itself. they wrongly concluded that every person determines for himself what it "true."
Protestant Reformation: the name of Martin Luther's revolt.
Council of Trent: clearly defined Church doctrine, answered Protestant heresies and ended bad practices, including the sale of indulgences. This was how the Church responded to the Protestant Reformation.
Inquisition: To combat superstition and heresy (false teachings), the Church established this permanent Church court in 1229. Torture and the death penalty were common in the Middle Ages, and executions were often carried out publicly. Approximately 3,000-5,000 people were killed in this court over 300 years.
Bubonic Plague: Beginning in 1347, the Black Death killed a third of Europe's population.
Gothic Cathedral: Medieval architects developed techniques that made it possible to build much taller buildings with vaulted ceilings and pointed arches meant to create a holy space and remind people that participation in Mass is our participation in on holy Mass in Heaven.
Crusades: Pope Urban II called for these in 1904, so that Christinas could capture Jerusalem (The Holy Land). It was at first successful, but then the Muslims recaptured Jerusalem. There were many more battles, and some of the battles particularly the fourth, was sinful and only for personal gain. Instead of for the Holy Land. these were the last times that the Church ever went to war over land, even the Holy Land.
Great Schism/ Eastern Schism: In 1054 Eastern Christians separated from the Roman Catholic Church. The faith of the Eastern Christians came to be called Orthodox Christianity.
Dominican Order: This order of preachers was founded by St. Dominic de Guzman in 1216. His followers blended the intellectual life with the spiritual life.
Franciscan Order: was founded by St. Francis of Assisi in 1209. It is the largest religious order in the world today, focused on preaching penance, and poverty.
95 Thesis: the name of the list that Martin Luther made that he felt were bad practices of the Church. He nailed it to the front of the church in 1517.
Our Lady of Fatima: was a vision of The Blessed Virgin who appeared to three children in Portugal to encourage them to pray the rosary every day for the end of the war.
Second Vatican Council: is sometimes called Vatican II. It was held between 1962-1965 and produced 16 documents with the purpose of clarifying Church doctrine.
Martin Luther: a German monk who started a revolt that eventually divided Christianity in the sixteenth century. He was excommunicated in 1251. the next year he translated the bible into German and removed seven books of the Bible.
7th Grade November 14th Unit 2: Lessons 1-4 Quiz
COVENANT: is a sacred permanent bond of family relationship. God entered into a series of these with mankind throughout Salvation History to invite us to be a part of his divine family and to prepare us gradually and in stages and in words and deeds to receive the gift of Salvation.
TYPOLOGY: is the study of types. It studies the way one thing leaves an imprint on a later thing in Salvation History. The earlier thing is considered a type. For example, Isaac is a type of Jesus, and the Passover is a type of the Eucharist. Christ fulfills each of these events.
DIVINE REVELATION: are the body of truths revealed to us by God throughout Salvation History. It is God making Himself known to us.
EPISTLES: are letters written by St. Paul and the other Apostles to the early Christian communities to encourage them in their faith.
PARABLES: are short stories that communicate layers of truth. Jesus often used these to teach to his disciples.
SALVATION HISTORY: is the story of God's love and mercy revealed to us throughout human history, culminating in Christ's sacrifice on the cross and Resurrection from the dead which won for us Salvation from sin.
NARRATIVE: tells a story in a straightforward way, recounting some event or story.
OLD TESTAMENT: The part of Scripture (the part of the Bible) that includes the story of the Israelites.
BISHOPS: the successors of the Apostles.
NEW TESTAMENT: Is the part of Scripture (the part of the Bible) that includes the story of Jesus Christ.
SACRED SCRIPTURE:is the written record of God's revelation of himself. It is the speech of God put down in writing under the breath of the Holy Spirit. The Word of God. It is also known as the Bible.
SACRED TRADITION: describes the mode of transmission of the Word of God, given to the Apostles by Jesus and the Holy Spirit. The Apostles in turn handed it on to their successors, the bishops. with the help of the Holy Spirit, the Church has kept the Word of God whole and safe over the centuries so we can know a believe the whole faith today.
APOCALYPTIC: writings communicate truths about God and Our Salvation through visions, strange imagery, and symbolism.
GENEALOGY: records family ancestries and reveals important family connections between individuals in the Bible.
PROVERBS: Wise quotable sayings often offer advice for a wide range of topics and situations
MAGESTERIUM: is the teaching authority of the Church and those who exercise that authority; the Pope and all of the world's bishops.
JESUS: is the fullness of all Revelation.
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8th Grade 10/26 Unit 2: Lessons 4-6 Quiz
EMPEROR CONSTANTINE: was the first Roman emperor to become Christian. He issued the Edict of Milan and was baptized on his deathbed.
VISIGOTHS: were a western tribe of Goths, a Germanic people who attacked, looted, and burned Rome in 410.
EDICT OF MILAN: is the rule that in 313 allowed religious toleration for Christians, allowing the spread of Christianity.
COUNCIL OF NICEA: was a council that had the goal of correcting the false teaching (known as Arianism) that Jesus was just a created being. Here the truth was clearly expressed that the Father and the Son are of one substance (consubstantial). the Nicene Creed that we recite at every Sunday Mass was created as part of this council.
CLOVIS (KING OF THE FRANKS): was baptized on Christmas Day and is considered the founder of France. He brought Christianity to a large number of people under his rule.
ST. AUGUSTINE: lived a life of unrepentant sinfulness before he changed his ways and became one of the greatest followers of Christ. He wrote Confessions and The City of God.
ST. JEROME: is the doctor of the Church who translated the Gospel into Latin
MONASTERY: is made up of one or several buildings where communities of religious men and women live. Labor and prayer are all directed at serving God and making everyday life holy.
ST. BENEDICT: the founder of the first monastery. He developed his "holy rule" meant to help people live the kind of life presented in the Gospels. this rule is best summed up as Ora et Labora, which is Latin for "pray and work."
POPE SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT: was first a monk who turned his family villa into a monastery. He reformed the liturgy. His Divine Liturgy is still a part of Eastern Catholic liturgy. He encouraged the use of art, stained glass windows, and sculpture to help people learn the faith since most people could not read. He is one of the four great doctors of the Church .
CHARLEMAGNE: is crowned the First Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day. People in Constantinople did not approve of his coronation, and this causes further division between the East and West.
COUNCIL OF CARTHAGE: was the council that allowed those who had turned away from their faith during the persecutions to be brought back into the Church after a period of penance,
MOORS: were Muslims from North Africa. They crossed the Strait of Gibraltar and invaded the southern part of Spain and eventually controlled Spain, Portugal, Sicily, and parts of Italy.
HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE: was a new political body in which the Church entered into an arrangement with European governments. In a way it restored the Western Roman Empire which had no leader since the fall of Rome. Sadly though it caused further division between the East and West.
LITURGY OF THE HOURS: created by St. Benedict as a way to make all of our time from morning to night sacred and prayerful through psalms, hymns, and readings.
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7th Grade Unit One Lesson 7-9 Quiz October 24th
PRAYER-is raising one's mind and heart to God in praise of His glory, asking for some desired good, giving Him thanks, or asking for His blessing on others. This is how we experience a relationship with God.
ADORATION- is a form of prayer in which we worship God and express our love for Him.
CONTRITION- is a prayer in which we have true sorrow for our sins and ask for God's mercy and forgiveness.
INTERCESSION- is a form of prayer in which we ask God's help for others.
THANKSGIVING- is a form of prayer in which we show our gratitude to God for every gift He has given us.
FEAR OF THE LORD- is a gift of the Holy Spirit that inspires us to see God as He is and not who we think He might be, and to be in awe of His glory and might.
PIETY- is a gift of the Holy Spirit that helps us show reverence for holy things and for God. It helps us have the right attitude toward God and worship Him because we love Him.
WISDOM- is a gift from the Holy Spirit that helps us respect and love God. It perfects our faith because it helps us to see God for who He is.
COUNSEL- is a gift of the Holy Spirit that helps us to be more open to what our conscience is saying. It helps us to know right from wrong and to judge whether things will lead us toward or away from Him.
UNDERSTANDING- is a gift of the holy Spirit that helps us understand the truths of our faith that are beyond our ability to know by ourselves. God's grace helps us to get to the heart of the truth and to know and follow God's will for us.
FORTITUDE- is a gift of the Holy Spirit and a Cardinal Virtue that helps us continue when faced with difficulty.
KNOWLEDGE- is a gift of the Holy spirit that helps us to know God's plan for our lives and to act upon it. It helps us to overcome our weaknesses, sins and failures.
MEDITATIVE- Is a form of prayer in which we engage our minds and hearts in reflection on God through the things of God, often using spiritual readings from Scripture.
GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT- we receive these in the Sacrament of Confirmation.
VIRTUE- is a habit of doing what is good.
8th Grade 10/10/23 Unit 2: Lessons 1-3 Quiz
ECCLESIA: THE LATIN WORD USED TO DESCRIBE THE CHURCH
LITURGY: THE PUBLIC WORSHIP OF THE CHURCH
HIERARCHY: ONE OF THE THREE ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH THAT CHRIST FOUNDED, ALSO INCLUDED ARE HER LITURGY AND DOCTRINE.
MARTYR: SOMEONE WHO DIES FOR THEIR FAITH
INSIGNIA: THE SYMBOL OF THE PAPACY IS THE PAPAL INSIGNIA
ST. STEPHEN: FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR
ST. PAUL: CONVERT TO CHRISTIANITY
JESUS CLAIMS THE ROLES OF: PRIEST, PROPHET, KING
TEMPLE WAS DESTROYED: 70 AD
7th Grade 10/6/23 Unit One: Lessons 4-6 Quiz
INTELLECT: ONE OF THE FACULTIES OF THE HUMAN SOUL. IT IS A PERSON'S ABILITY TO KNOW AND UNDERSTAND
SELF-GIFT: THE ABILITY OF A PERSON TO GIVE OF HIS TIME AND ENERGY TO OTHER PEOPLE OUT OF LOVE
LITANY: A PRAYER THAT REPEATEDLY ASKS A SAINT TO PRAY FOR US
LOVE: THE THEOLOGICAL VIRTUE BY WHICH WE LOVE GOD ABOVE ALL THINGS AND OUR NEIGHBOR AS OURSELVES (ALSO KNOWN AS CHARITY)
EMOTIONS: ARE FEELINGS. THEY ARE NEITHER MORALLY GOOD OR MORALLY BAD
CHASTITY: MORAL VIRTUE THAT HELPS US MANAGE OR CONTROL OUR DESIRES FOR BODILY AND SPIRITUAL PLEASURE IN THE WAY GOD INTENDED.
CONSCIENCE: A GIFT FROM GOD TO HELP THEM JUDGE RIGHT FROM WRONG
SOUL: THE HUMAN PERSON IS MADE OF THIS AND A BODY
WILL: ONE OF THE FACULTIES OF THE HUMAN SOUL, IT IS THE PERSON'S ABILITY TO CHOOSE AND ACT.
BODY: THE HUMAN PERSON IS MADE OF THIS AND A SOUL
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY FROM MRS. ENGLISH
Students - Your help is needed to assemble the Baby Shower in a Bag gifts for women experiencing a crisis pregnancy, who visit A Caring Place, located on Mt Carmel-Tabasco Road. These women often don't have families celebrating their pregnancy. This gift celebrates their decision to have their baby.
The gift bag contains onesies and sleepers of various sizes, bibs, baby socks and baby blankets. Your help is needed to assemble these Baby Shower gift bags on Saturday, September 30th from 10 AM - 11:30 AM in Heritage Hall at IHM.
Click on this sign-up genius link to volunteer :
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. English at [email protected]
Thank you for your service.
Mrs. English
9/29 8th Grade Unit One Lessons 7-9 Quiz
ORIGINAL JUSTICE- the state of human beings before sin, when there was peace between Adam and Eve and all of creation.
PEACE- the stability and security of a just order.
FRIENDSHIP- Adam and Eve gave this up with God when they sinned against Him.
RETALIATION- means to hurt someone back who has hurt you.
SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY- Instruct the ignorant, counsel the doubtful, admonish sinners, bear wrongs patiently, forgive others willingly, comfort the afflicted, and pray for the living and the dead.
May God bless our 8th graders in their new ministry as Eucharistic Ministers
8th Grade Quiz Sept. 19th
DOMESTIC CHURCH: = a Christian home
COMMON GOOD: the sum total of the social conditions that allow people to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily.
FAMILY: a man and a woman united in marriage, together with their children
KINGDOM OF GOD: God's reign or rule over all things
DIVINE FATHERHOOD: God's Divine Fatherhood is the source and foundation of the honor owed to parents.
7th Grade Unit One Lessons 2-3 Quiz Sept. 22nd
ACTUAL GRACE: is help from God in each moment of our lives to choose the good.
CONCUPISCENCE: a tendency or inclination to sin that is an effect of Original Sin.
BEATITUDE: is blessed happiness
DIGNITY: we are all worthy of equal honor and respect because we are made in God's image and likeness.
FREE WILL: is a person's ability to choose and to act
HOLINESS: the fullness of the Christian life and the perfection of charity. We try to grow in this as we make good decisions and do our best to act like God.
SANCTIFYING GRACE: the free gift of God's grace that we receive through the sacraments.
8th Grade Unit One, Lessons 3-4 Quiz Sept. 12th
Solidarity- is a uniting principle in society by which people bear each other's sufferings together, make sure that material things such as food, clothing, and other resources are distributed justly, and most importantly share spiritual goods such as prayer and penance.
Agape- is the Greek word for sacrificial love, the highest form of love. It is the love of God for human beings and the love human beings are called to for God and one another.
Charity- the theological virtue by which we love God above all things and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God. It inspires a life of self-giving.
Society- is a group of persons bound together by a principle of unity that goes beyond each one of them. It is here that human beings develop their fullest potential and respond to their vocation.
Chastity- is a moral virtue that helps us manage or control our desires for bodily and spiritual pleasure in the way God intended. It involves self-mastery. It is a virtue that helps us choose what is best for others.
Eros- is Greek for passion or desire. It is often used to describe romantic love.
Kingdom of God- God's reign or rule over all things.
8th grade Unit One, Lessons 1-2 Quiz August 30th
Imago Dei: Latin for "image of God"
Family: a man and woman united in marriage; together with their children. A communion of persons who are a sign and image of the Holy Trinity
Common Good: the sum total of social conditions that allow people either as groups or individuals to reach their potential more fully and more easily
Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit
Spousal Meaning of the Body: the capacity within man to give himself to another. Like the Father gives Himself to the Son and the Son gives Himself to the Father, we give ourselves to one another.
Original Solitude: the state of Adam when he was alone and not able to give himself to another.
Human Dignity: the honor and respect due to all human beings because they are made in God's image and likeness.
7th Grade Unit One, Lesson One September 12th Quiz words:
Virtue: a habit of doing what is good
Temperance: a virtue that helps us avoid extremes and find the right balance between too much and too little of the good things in life
Hope: the virtue by which we desire the Kingdom of God and eternal life and place our trust in all of God's promises
Charity (Love): the virtue by which we love God above all things and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God
Prudence: the virtue that helps us to have right reason and put it into action. It helps us make the right decision at the right time and to find the best way to achieve a good outcome.
Faith: the virtue by which we believe in God and all he has revealed to us, as well as all that his church teaches us to believe.
Justice: the virtue that helps us give God and Neighbor their due.
Fortitude: the virtue that helps us continue when faced with difficulty.
Theological Virtues: Faith Hope and Love
Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Temperance, and Fortitude
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Training
Monday, Sept. 11
3:00-5:15 PM in the church
Students may stay after school and walk over to the church with Mrs. Ramundo
Please register for the training on Sign-Up Genius and have a discernment form filled out and signed by a parent so you can bring it with you to the training.
Sign-Up Genius link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A8AB2BAAF85-eucharistic
Please reach out to Nancy Kleespies with any questions:
Nancy Kleespies
Coordinator for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
513-706-2779
WELCOME TO THE 2023-24 SCHOOL, YEAR!
"Do small things with great love" (Mother Teresa...aka St. Teresa of Calcutta)
Our 2023-24 school theme is a perfect way to focus us on the goals of our Junior High religion classes. We will work hard this year to not only learn about our faith, but to actively LIVE OUT our faith. Like last year, our days will be filled with learning and praying and offering acts of service and kindness as we live and grow in Christ.
This page will be the place to look for the biweekly quiz vocabulary words and definitions (The same words will also be on the board in class).
Below are the Spirit of Truth teacher notes for the entire school year in each grade level. These are helpful if you miss class for an extended period or if you want to review the concepts we have covered in class.
7th Grade Teacher Notes for Unit One:
Happy Summer, Crusaders! I am so proud of your hard work! I pray that this summer is filled with lots of fun and wonderful memories. To my 8th graders, I will miss you beyond words. Please come back and visit and keep me updated on the many ways you will be changing this world with your amazing gifts. To my 7th graders, congratulations, you are the leaders of our school! The teachers assembled some "Summer Suggestions" to help you stay on track while enjoying an adventurous summer. You can find these below. Each of you and your families will be in my prayers. Be safe, make good choices, and remember that you are loved and each have an incredible, God given purpose...keep chasing those dreams! Love Mrs. R.
Science (7th to 8th)
EXPLORE!
Be a kid! Go outside and play/exercise and use the processes of respiration and fermentation.
Eat well-balanced meals, making sure to get plenty of carbs/proteins and some fats.
Plant some vegetables in a garden, or pot, and record their growth and development process.
Read! It'll help you learn new words and strengthen your vocabulary in preparation for the High School Placement Test (HSPT) in November
Science (8th to 9th)
EXPLORE!
Go to Kings Island, or Cedar Point, and experience potential energy, kinetic energy, speed, acceleration & deceleration, and Newton's Three Laws of Motion by riding various roller coasters.
Convert daily summer temperatures into Celsius and Kelvin.
Play frisbee golf (Bernoulli's Principle), have a Super Soaker battle (Pascal's Principle), and float in a pool (Archimedes' Principle).
Watch the Homerun Derby (if it happens), pick 5 homeruns and when their distances (in feet) are announced, convert them to meters, kilometers, centimeters, and millimeters.
Identify acids/bases around your home.
Be a kid! Go outside and play/exercise!
Read! It'll help you learn new words and strengthen your vocabulary.
Religion (7th and 8th)
Attend Mass as often as possible. On Vacation? Check out masstimes.org for Catholic Churches in your area.
Have extra time? Stop by and visit with Jesus in the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel.
As you enjoy your summer reading, don't forget to read your Bible! Increase your prayer time by immersing yourself in Scripture doing Lectio Divina.
EXPLORE!
Be a kid! Go outside and play/exercise and use the processes of respiration and fermentation.
Eat well-balanced meals, making sure to get plenty of carbs/proteins and some fats.
Plant some vegetables in a garden, or pot, and record their growth and development process.
Read! It'll help you learn new words and strengthen your vocabulary in preparation for the High School Placement Test (HSPT) in November
Science (8th to 9th)
EXPLORE!
Go to Kings Island, or Cedar Point, and experience potential energy, kinetic energy, speed, acceleration & deceleration, and Newton's Three Laws of Motion by riding various roller coasters.
Convert daily summer temperatures into Celsius and Kelvin.
Play frisbee golf (Bernoulli's Principle), have a Super Soaker battle (Pascal's Principle), and float in a pool (Archimedes' Principle).
Watch the Homerun Derby (if it happens), pick 5 homeruns and when their distances (in feet) are announced, convert them to meters, kilometers, centimeters, and millimeters.
Identify acids/bases around your home.
Be a kid! Go outside and play/exercise!
Read! It'll help you learn new words and strengthen your vocabulary.
Religion (7th and 8th)
Attend Mass as often as possible. On Vacation? Check out masstimes.org for Catholic Churches in your area.
Have extra time? Stop by and visit with Jesus in the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel.
As you enjoy your summer reading, don't forget to read your Bible! Increase your prayer time by immersing yourself in Scripture doing Lectio Divina.
Language Arts (7th)
Find some fun summer reading books!
Write creative short stories in your free time, keep a journal of your activities to reflect on.
Look up words you encounter throughout the summer that you don’t know – you'll build up your repertoire.
Make sure you do your summer homework! (see email for specifics)
Language Arts (8th)
Read at least 1 book each month.
Keep a daily journal of your fun summer activities.
Write a short story about an adventure you took this summer.
Practice summarizing newspaper articles or broadcast news stories.
Practice identifying Ethos, Pathos and Logos in advertisements you see this summer.
Math (7th à 8th)
Algebra: Complete your mastery of 7th and 8th grade on Khan Academy’s course challenge so that you are ready for Algebra next fall. 60% is the minimum level for success; 70% means you are even more prepared.
Pre-Algebra: Continue to practice skills using iXL.com. Contact Mr. English for specific suggestions or let the diagnostic recommend areas for improvement. Mastery is level 80.
Math (8th à 9th)
Algebra: continue to master Khan Academy’s Algebra course challenge.
Pre-Algebra: try a few Khan Academy exercises on solving equations, linear equations, and calculating slope.
Social Studies (7th to 8th)
Read, read some books and try to read a book about early American History (Revolutionary War, Civil War, George Washington, etc)
Read some news articles to practice analyzing/interpreting reading and forming arguments and being able to support with facts/evidence
Try and visit some museums
Social Studies (8th to 9th)
Read, read some books try to read a book about modern American history (1900s – present)
Read some news articles to practice analyzing/interpreting reading and forming arguments and being able to support with facts/evidence
If any are open try and visit some museums
Our 8th Graders were featured on Spectrum News in a story about their Magnified Giving Student Philanthropy Project
Click the link below to watch the full story.
The Mountains to the Sea Luncheon will be held on Saturday, April 29th from 11AM - 1 PM. This is a fundraising luncheon for our twinning communities - Our Lady of the Mountains Parish in Stanton, KY and Cultural Center of Batahola Norte in Managua. Student helpers are needed to serve lunch, drinks and dessert, and to help clean up. I ask that you arrive by 10:30 AM and you'll be done by 1:30 PM. You'll be able to have lunch also.
Do you enjoy working with kids? Planning ahead for the summer? Join us this summer as a student volunteer for IHM's Vacation Bible School or for our Parish Religion Program. Earn between 10 and 90 service hours. (8th graders, these hours WILL count for your required high school hours!) Use the Sign-up Genius below to sign up today. Spots are limited.
A BIG Thank You to Mrs. Herms who celebrated Catholic School's Week with the Junior High by leading us in a service project for The Care Closet
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Training
Thursday, March 30th
7:00-9:00 PM in the church
Please reach out to Nancy Kleespies with any questions:
Nancy Kleespies
Coordinator for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
513-706-2779
St. Vincent de Paul Service Project
The Junior High had an incredible visit from Mo Kelly of Saint Vincent de Paul. She led the students in Take a Step, an activity that allowed our students to see the experiences and causes of local poverty in a new way. Our students were deeply moved to take action, wanting to help our neighbors in need. Ms. Kelly shared with us that due to lack of transportation and resources, many of the neighbors in need are not able to carry with them all of the items they are eligible to receive when they visit SVDP. The items simply become too heavy to carry in typical grocery bags when they are carried by one person walking long distances. As a result, they see neighbors choosing to take fewer items than they both qualify for and need. SVDP has discovered a solution that allows people to more easily and comfortably carry more; T-shirt bags. Reusable T-shirt bags allow for several bags worth of food and donated goods to be carried over the shoulder, making transporting it much easier, resulting in people being able to get more of what they need. The bags are a huge hit at SVDP, and neighbors are always asking for them, so there is always a need for more. Our Junior High students have been moved to make these homemade, no sew bags to be distributed at SVDP. In the brief time since our visit with Ms Kelly, students have flooded Mrs. Ramundo’s classroom with T-shirts which we are transforming into bags. So far our 7th and 8th graders have already made nearly 250 t-shirt bags in our classroom, praying over each one as we make it. We plan to continue to create as many reusable bags as t-shirts we are able to gather, knot by knot, using both our hands and our hearts to help the people in our community. We look forward to our students with their families making the trip to SVDP’s food bank to help our neighbors shop using the bags that we have made. If you have any T-shirts (adult size only please) that you would like to donate, please send them to our Junior High religion classes in care of Mrs. Ramundo. Thank you for your continued, prayerful support.
The Eucharistic Miracles of the World | November 7
Guardian Angels Church will be hosting the Eucharistic Miracles exhibition
created by Blessed Carlo Acutis in the Church Gathering Space on November
5-7. This exhibit displays over 120 approved Eucharistic Miracles from around
the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to stop by the exhibit and witness how
Jesus has miraculously manifested himself in the Eucharist. In addition to the
exhibition, there will be a 30-minute presentation in the church on Eucharistic
Miracles on Monday, November 7th at 7:00pm given by Fr. Ryan Ruiz from
Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. Admission is free for all events. Guardian Angels
Church: 6531 Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati, OH. Exhibition Hours: November
5th and 6th from 7:30am to 7:00pm; November 7th from 2:00pm to 8:30pm.
Eucharistic Miracles Presentation: Monday, November 7th @ 7:00p
Guardian Angels Church will be hosting the Eucharistic Miracles exhibition
created by Blessed Carlo Acutis in the Church Gathering Space on November
5-7. This exhibit displays over 120 approved Eucharistic Miracles from around
the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to stop by the exhibit and witness how
Jesus has miraculously manifested himself in the Eucharist. In addition to the
exhibition, there will be a 30-minute presentation in the church on Eucharistic
Miracles on Monday, November 7th at 7:00pm given by Fr. Ryan Ruiz from
Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. Admission is free for all events. Guardian Angels
Church: 6531 Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati, OH. Exhibition Hours: November
5th and 6th from 7:30am to 7:00pm; November 7th from 2:00pm to 8:30pm.
Eucharistic Miracles Presentation: Monday, November 7th @ 7:00p
Calling all Confirmed Students...would you like to serve as a Eucharistic Minister at Mass?
Please join us for Eucharistic Minister training designed especially for our students:
SEPTEMBER 29th 3:15-5:15 in the Church
(This training is typically only offered once in the fall and once in the spring...don't miss out!)
ENJOY HELPING YOUNGER CHILDREN? JOIN US AS A SUNDAY PRP STUDENT AIDE
SIGN UP USING THIS LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B49A4A923A0FA7-sunday
WELCOME to the 2022-23 School Year!
I am thrilled to welcome everyone back to campus. Below are the links to the "absent student handouts" which support our textbook and are a wonderful resource for parents and students alike. These grade level specific links contain the teacher notes for the each unit of the textbook curriculum.
7th Grade Teacher Notes for Unit One:
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Happy Summer, Crusaders! I am so proud of your hard work! I pray that this summer is filled with lots of fun and wonderful memories. To my 8th graders, I will miss you beyond words. Please come back and visit and keep me updated on the many ways you will be changing this world with your amazing gifts. To my 7th graders, congratulations, you are the leaders of our school! The teachers assembled some "Summer Suggestions" to help you stay on track while enjoying an adventurous summer. You can find these below. Each of you and your families will be in my prayers. Be safe, make good choices, and remember that you are loved and each have an incredible, God given purpose...keep chasing those dreams! Love Mrs. R.
Science (7th to 8th)
EXPLORE!
Be a kid! Go outside and play/exercise and use the processes of respiration and fermentation.
Eat well-balanced meals, making sure to get plenty of carbs/proteins and some fats.
Plant some vegetables in a garden, or pot, and record their growth and development process.
Read! It'll help you learn new words and strengthen your vocabulary in preparation for the High School Placement Test (HSPT) in November
Science (8th to 9th)
EXPLORE!
Go to Kings Island, or Cedar Point, and experience potential energy, kinetic energy, speed, acceleration & deceleration, and Newton's Three Laws of Motion by riding various roller coasters.
Convert daily summer temperatures into Celsius and Kelvin.
Play frisbee golf (Bernoulli's Principle), have a Super Soaker battle (Pascal's Principle), and float in a pool (Archimedes' Principle).
Watch the Homerun Derby (if it happens), pick 5 homeruns and when their distances (in feet) are announced, convert them to meters, kilometers, centimeters, and millimeters.
Identify acids/bases around your home.
Be a kid! Go outside and play/exercise!
Read! It'll help you learn new words and strengthen your vocabulary.
Religion (7th and 8th)
Attend Mass as often as possible. On Vacation? Check out masstimes.org for Catholic Churches in your area.
Have extra time? Stop by and visit with Jesus in the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel.
As you enjoy your summer reading, don't forget to read your Bible! Increase your prayer time by immersing yourself in Scripture doing Lectio Divina.
EXPLORE!
Be a kid! Go outside and play/exercise and use the processes of respiration and fermentation.
Eat well-balanced meals, making sure to get plenty of carbs/proteins and some fats.
Plant some vegetables in a garden, or pot, and record their growth and development process.
Read! It'll help you learn new words and strengthen your vocabulary in preparation for the High School Placement Test (HSPT) in November
Science (8th to 9th)
EXPLORE!
Go to Kings Island, or Cedar Point, and experience potential energy, kinetic energy, speed, acceleration & deceleration, and Newton's Three Laws of Motion by riding various roller coasters.
Convert daily summer temperatures into Celsius and Kelvin.
Play frisbee golf (Bernoulli's Principle), have a Super Soaker battle (Pascal's Principle), and float in a pool (Archimedes' Principle).
Watch the Homerun Derby (if it happens), pick 5 homeruns and when their distances (in feet) are announced, convert them to meters, kilometers, centimeters, and millimeters.
Identify acids/bases around your home.
Be a kid! Go outside and play/exercise!
Read! It'll help you learn new words and strengthen your vocabulary.
Religion (7th and 8th)
Attend Mass as often as possible. On Vacation? Check out masstimes.org for Catholic Churches in your area.
Have extra time? Stop by and visit with Jesus in the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel.
As you enjoy your summer reading, don't forget to read your Bible! Increase your prayer time by immersing yourself in Scripture doing Lectio Divina.
Language Arts (7th)
Find some fun summer reading books!
Write creative short stories in your free time, keep a journal of your activities to reflect on.
Look up words you encounter throughout the summer that you don’t know – you'll build up your repertoire.
Make sure you do your summer homework! (see email for specifics)
Language Arts (8th)
Read at least 1 book each month.
Keep a daily journal of your fun summer activities.
Write a short story about an adventure you took this summer.
Practice summarizing newspaper articles or broadcast news stories.
Practice identifying Ethos, Pathos and Logos in advertisements you see this summer.
Math (7th à 8th)
Algebra: Complete your mastery of 7th and 8th grade on Khan Academy’s course challenge so that you are ready for Algebra next fall. 60% is the minimum level for success; 70% means you are even more prepared.
Pre-Algebra: Continue to practice skills using iXL.com. Contact Mr. English for specific suggestions or let the diagnostic recommend areas for improvement. Mastery is level 80.
Math (8th à 9th)
Algebra: continue to master Khan Academy’s Algebra course challenge.
Pre-Algebra: try a few Khan Academy exercises on solving equations, linear equations, and calculating slope.
Social Studies (7th to 8th)
Read, read some books and try to read a book about early American History (Revolutionary War, Civil War, George Washington, etc)
Read some news articles to practice analyzing/interpreting reading and forming arguments and being able to support with facts/evidence
Try and visit some museums
Social Studies (8th to 9th)
Read, read some books try to read a book about modern American history (1900s – present)
Read some news articles to practice analyzing/interpreting reading and forming arguments and being able to support with facts/evidence
If any are open try and visit some museums
Bengals legend visits students who raised for nonprofit (spectrumnews1.com)
Summer Volunteer Opportunities for 6th grade - 12th grade
Looking for a fun way to earn service hours this summer? Join us as a student aide for Summer PRP or Vacation Bible School. Bring a friend or two to volunteer with you . We have plenty of volunteer spots available, but they do go quickly. Sign up today using the links below and earn 10, 40, 80, or even 90 hours of community service while having a great time and growing in leadership skills.
Vacation Bible School will take place June 27-30 (9 AM - 11:30)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B49A4A923A0FA7-2022
Summer PRP will take place 6/13-6/24 and 7/25-8/5 (9:00-1:30)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044EAAAF2EA1F49-summer
8th grade Jan. 19-28 MAGNIFIED GIVING UNIT
Click on the video below to see members of the IHM 8th grade class of 2018 sharing their experience of Magnified Giving during their time here at IHM:
7th grade January 19-February 2nd:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Come and Help with the St. Nick Breakfast
Dec 4 from 9-11 am in E/W Heritage and Cafeteria.
Interested? Please contact Julia Wallner: [email protected]
7th Graders working together, studying what Scripture reveals about Human Dignity.
Service Hour Opportunity
IHM Fall Carnival Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with the upcoming Carnival. The committee is looking for student volunteers for set up, games and clean up. Please see the shared form to sign up for duties and an explanation for the different duties: 
Student Sign Up for PTO Fall Carnival. Parent email or phone number is required as Mrs. Turpening will reach out to the contact to confirm the time and duty with a guardian.
If you have any question regarding sign up, or have a struggle with the sign-up document, please reach out to Mrs. Jodi Turpening through email or phone: [email protected], 388-4096.
8th Graders enjoy the beautiful fall weather, praying Lectio Divina (with Scripture)
WELCOME to the 2021-22 School Year!
Throughout the year, we will be using Spirit of Truth textbooks. These textbooks come with an awesome online resource, a full set of textbook generated teacher notes and slides. These are a fantastic resource for students to use for review, especially if they are ever absent from class. ENJOY!
7th Grade Teacher Notes for Unit One:
8th Grade Teacher Notes for Unit One:
