Bert Drummond - Religion

Our 2nd semester exam is scheduled for Wednesday, June 2 from 8:30-10:00am. Please review the attached study guide. The exam will cover material from both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Students will be allowed to use their Bibles during the exam, but no notes or other material may be used.

We finished watching the movie Peter and Paul which chronicles the journey they book took as it was recounted in the Acts of the Apostles. Students are to write a reflection paper based on one their viewing of the movie. These reflections are due (preferably by email) on Friday, May 28. 

Students should be working on their presentations for the Saint of the Church assigned to them. The presentations will be given in class on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; April 27, 28, and 29. ALL students should be ready to give their presentations and turn in any notes on Tuesday, April 27. Feel free to email me with any questions in the meantime. 

I hope everyone has a blessed Triduum. There is no homework over the Easter Break. After the break we will be celebrating a version of the Jewish seder meal shared at Passover to help make some of the connections between the Old and New Covenants. Students will also receive guidance and instructions to begin working on a project wherein they will research and report on a particular saint of the Church.

Attached is the presentation we followed in class when we prayed the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. A good guide for understanding all the mysteries can be found on the following website: http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/prayers/rosary/

Attached is the study guide for the test tomorrow. We reviewed this study guide in class and students will be allowed to use their Bibles on the test, but no notes or textbooks. Good luck!

Students have a series of questions dealing with the Call of Moses in Exodus 2:23-4:23. Responses to these questions are due in class on Tuesday, Feb. 16. 

Attached is the reflection paper based on the movie Joseph that we just finished viewing in class. The assignment is meant to promote some reflection on the nature of forgiveness and reconciliation. 

Attached is a study guide for the 1st semester exam which will be given on Wednesday morning, January 20 from 8:30-10:00am. Students have had four quizzes and two tests, all of which should be in their possession. Studying the correct answers to those questions will help immensely when preparing for this exam.

We will be capping off the story of Abraham by reading some excerpts from Scripture that have to do with his descendants. Come prepared to class tomorrow having read the following passages: Genesis 25:19-34; 28:10-22; 35:16-29; and 37:1-36. Please note that between Genesis 28 and 35 Jacob (Isaac's son...Abraham's grandson) gets tricked into marrying Leah, then marries Rachel, and he has children with both wives. That will be important to know in order to set the context for what comes later, especially for Genesis 37.