October 21st Grades 8 & 9 Class Update

The evening started off with students , Fr. Brian and catechists praying one decade of the rosary together before heading to classrooms.  See the end of this update for service hour opportunities.

Grade 8
Chosen Lesson 4- "How do I know God is real?"  (Understanding Devine Revelation)
Student Homework:  
Read in Chosen pages 32-34.  Don't forget to do the Challenge of the Week that you picked out!  Read from one of the Gospels, choose a prayer space at home for a daily conversation with God, or practice your listening skills (see pg. 31)- write about your challenge.
Parent Homework:  
Read Chosen Parent's Guide pages 36 & 37.  Try out the conversation starters with your teen!

Grade 9- There will be a short quiz next time.
Chosen Lesson 6- "Why be Catholic?"  (Discovering the Church Jesus Founded)
Things to Know:
Four Marks of the Church (One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic)
Catholic=Universal
"Upon this rock I will build my church" (Matthew 16:18) is referring to Peter
Student Homework: 
Read Chosen pages 52-54
Don't forget to do the Challenges of the Week:  Ask your parents or another adult to tell you a story about a time they experienced the presence of God in their lives, the Catholic Church is so organized that it is unmatached wolrdwide, or we are all members of the body of Christ (see page 51).
Parent Homework:
Read Chosen Parent's Guide pages 40 & 41.  Try out the conversation starters with your teen!

Service Hours Opportunity:
Planning and putting on the All Saints' Party!
► Friday, November 2 or Saturday, November 3- Set up for party (exact time and date TBD)
►  Saturday, November 3
4:15 Final set-up details
5:00 Attend Mass
6:00 Run the party (help with food, clean-up dinner, run games, MC the fashion show
7:30 Clean-up

Future Service Opportunities:
Saturday, November 10, 1:00-5:00  Help with the children at the first reconciliation retreat. 
Throughout the year- pancake breakfasts and fish fries
December- Help with Christmas program rehearsals and performance
February- Put on spaghetti dinner to raise funds for youth activities and mission trips
March- Help with Shamrock Spree