6th Grade
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april 26 - 6th grade
Dear 6th Grade PREP students and families,
Watch Book of Ruth video (7 minutes) - linked below
Well here are... the end of the PREP school year. I can't believe how quickly the year has flown by, and even more, I can't believe how it is ending. I wish we could have had our final PREP class in person together and had a little year-end party; but, alas that is not in the cards given the current state. I look forward to seeing all of you around All Saints and at Mass after the period of social distancing ends and we start to get back to normalcy.
Anyway, I wanted to let you and your families know that it has been my pleasure and honor to have had each of you in class year, to get to you know, and be a part of your religious instruction. My hope is that each of you grew in your knowledge and appreciation of our Catholic faith while also deepening your relationship with the Lord in the process. As you may recall way back to the beginning of the PREP year, the theme of the first Unit was "We Answer God's Call." During our first classes and at various points throughout the year, we played and sang together the inspiring Catholic song, "I Say Yes, My Lord (Digo Si, Senor)." My hope and prayer for each of you is that you can look back on this year and see all the blessings and goodness that God has brought in your life (and continues to bring) and how each of you has answered his call. I pray that each of you continues to talk to God in prayer every day and answer God's call, saying "Digo si, Senior!" Fittingly, I have included this song for you to play in the bonus content below as a way to reflect back on the PREP year and the ways you continue to say yes to God's call every day!
Before that, though, I did want to share the material and assignments that I prepared for you for what would have been our last PREP class. This material covers Chapter 15: Hope and Faithfulness. Once again, I hope you able to spend a little time individually or with your family to read the chapter, review the content and videos, and complete the assignments.
In Chapter 15, we read story about Israelites captivity by the Babylonians and exile, and the Temple being destroyed. We learned about how the Prophet Ezekiel told the people that they were like a flock of sheep that had gotten lost; God is like a shepherd who would bring them back to care for them. God never stops loving us even when we sin. Sin separates us from God and makes people in exile. We come closer to God by making good moral decisions and following the teachings of our faith. These are the precepts of the Church, which are teachings of the Church about our obligations as Catholics. Additionally, by living a life full of virtue, we can avoid sin, grow closer to God and allow us to become more holy. There are two types of virtues -- Theological and Moral Virtues. Theological Virtues come from God and include faith, hope, and love - they help us become more holy. Moral Virtues include temperance, prudence, justice, and fortitude - these are four spiritual qualities that help us avoid sin. You will have an opportunity in the assignments below to learn more about the Theological and Moral Virtues through the worksheet, booklet activity, and by learning about the story of Ruth, a model of the virtues.
God bless all of you, stay safe, and thank you for all your dedication and hard work in our PREP class this year! I thoroughly enjoyed teaching you and hope you had fun and learned as well. I look forward to seeing everyone again at All Saints soon!
- Mr. Skeldon
Class Assignment:
1. Read Chapter 15 - Hope and Faithfulness (p. 171-179) in our textbook (Blest Are We)
2. Review attached PowerPoint presentation/slides for Chapter 15 class (see below)
3. Read attached Chapter 15 Summary/Review sheet (see below)
4. Complete "Virtues to Live By" worksheets (attachment - see below)
5. Create Theological and Cardinal Virtue Booklet (attachment - see below)
• Color the virtue on each of the pages
• Place Theological and Cardinal Virtues in order
• Use hole punch in top left corner and then tie the booklet together
6. Story of Ruth (p. 176)
• The Story of Ruth is is about a special bond between the two women pictured, Naomi and Ruth.
• Ruth put Naomi’s needs above her own. Ruth is a model of the virtues – living a life filled with faith, hope and love.
“Where you go I will go, where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people and your God, my God.” – Ruth 1:16
Closing Prayer:
Dear Lord, Help us appreciate the gift of faith. Keep us strong in faith and strong in our hope in you. Amen.
Bonus Content - Linked Below
Play video on Fr. Robert Barron comments on Faith, Hope, and Love (10 minutes)
Play “ Covenant Hymn” by Rory Cooney, Gary Daigle and Theresa Donohoo - based on Ruth’s words to Naomi (5 minutes)
Play "I Say Yes, My Lord (Digo Si, Senor) by Donna Pena (5 minutes)
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6th Grade - Mr. Skeldon - 4/19
Dear 6th Grade PREP students and families,
2. Read article " We Can Be Easter People Amid Pandemic" - The B.C. Catholic
Hope everyone had a great Easter last weekend. Obviously, these continue to be exceptional times which have disrupted nearly every facet of our lives including being able to gather for Mass and attend PREP class each Sunday as a parish community. I miss all of you guys and hope you are making the best of this situation including spending time together with your families. The Spirit works in mysterious ways. In what ways is God calling you to grow closer to him through this pandemic and period of social distancing and isolation. Some may called this time a period of "exile." We are separated from our friends and miss them. We miss our routines and being able to go to work and school. We are separated from the Mass and the Eucharist. And, we wonder when this suffering and pandemic will be over. Don't lose hope and have fear, God will never abandon us.
The word "exile" is central to the material we are scheduled to cover in our class this week -- Chapter 14: Exile and Remembrance. I have prepared some materials for you for our class. I hope you able to spend a little time individually or with your family to read the chapter and also review the content below.
In this chapter, we learn about about how the Israelites were invaded by the Assyrians who took them hostage, forcing them into exile. The Israelites felt lost but God did not abandon them. During the exile, we learn how the prophets (Isaiah, Micah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel) told the Israelites that God would send them a Messiah who would conquer all suffering, death, and sin. We know Jesus Christ is that Messiah described by the prophets that was later sent by God. Christ is always there to bring us back from our own exile and separation from God because of sin. For us as Catholics, we are blessed to have the gift of the the Sacraments to allow us to encounter Christ and receive God's Grace here on Earth while we are in exile from Heaven. Finally, we end class learning about one of the great modern day Saints, St. Maximilian Kolbe, who himself was exiled. He helped many who were persecuted by the Nazis during WWII and hid them from being captured. Ultimately, he was taken to a concentration camp where he was killed. Despite the grave and desperate circumstances, he remained faithful to Christ up until his death.
I hope you enjoy the class material for this week and are able to continue to grow in your knowledge of our faith and love of the Lord.
God bless all of you, stay safe, and I hope to see everyone again soon!
- Mr. Skeldon
Class Assignment:
1. Read Chapter 14 - Exile and Remembrance (p. 161-168) in our textbook (Blest Are We)
2. Review attached presentation/slides of class for Chapter 14
3. Complete attached worksheets (A Promise to the Exiles, The Suffering Servant)
4. Read attached Chapter 14 summary sheet
Bonus Content:
1. Watch St. Maximilian Kolbe video (3 minutes): St. Maximilian Kolbe HD
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St. maximilian kolbe
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6th Grade - Mr. Skeldon - 4/5
Dear 6th Grade PREP Students and Parents:
It goes without saying that these are certainly unprecedented times as we are in the midst of the Covid-19 global pandemic. As we have wandered through the desert throughout Lent and are nearing the holiest week of the year as Catholics, we thirst for Christ. During this time of social distancing, we are physically separated from the Mass and the Eucharist, and our thirst for the Lord is even greater. This week in our From Mass to Mission series, we turn our focus to the Liturgy of the Eucharist (Chapter 4) as we have an opportunity to read, watch, review, and reflect on the Eucharist. As Catholics, we are reminded how blessed we are to receive the gift of the Eucharist in which we encounter a memorial and sacrifice each time we attend Mass.
You may have heard about a recent Pew survey conducted within the last couple years that revealed an astounding 70% of Catholics today do not believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. As pre-Confirmation students along with your parents, hopefully you can use this as an opportunity to strengthen your knowledge, appreciation, and thanksgiving for the Eucharist, recognizing that Christ is truly present in the Eucharist-- body, blood, soul and divinity -- as you continue to move throughout your Christian journey while sharing your faith with others. While we can't meet physically as a PREP class at All Saints, I have laid out the materials that I was planning to cover during this chapter below. I invite each of you to review the material individually or with your family.
God bless all of you, stay safe, and I hope to see everyone again soon!
- Mr. Skeldon
Class Assignment:
1. Read Chapter 4 - Liturgy of the Eucharist (p. 26-40) in the From Mass to Mission Teen booklet
2. Review the slides summarizing the key points on the Liturgy of the Eucharist that we would have covered in class
3. Watch the Liturgy of the Eucharist video (~10 minutes in length)
Bonus content:
- YouTube - watch Bishop Barron's speech on The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist
- Formed.org - watch the Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist (Formed.org - Click "Sign Up" if you've never accessed FORMED before. Select "I belong to a Parish or Organization". Then, search for All Saints, 8939 Montgonery Rd and choose our parish, select "Next". Finally, enter your name and email address.)
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