This week the 8th graders are looking at the existence and nature of God. One topic we are exploring in class is Thomas Aquinas' arguments for the existence of God. Students interested in a little enrichment credit can read the following selection from Aquinas' Summa Theologia and summarize the five arguments for God that Aquinas puts forth. Happy reading!more
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2010 Confirmation Study Guide Now Available
For those students wishing to get a jump start on preparing for Confirmation, I have updated the study guide and it is ready to go. Just click on the link below. I will be handing this out in class, but some of the stuff you will need to review on your own, so the earlier you get started, the better. …more
A Great Resource for Young Catholics
A great resource that parents may want to get for their 7th or 8th grader is The Catholic Faith Handbook For Youth 2nd Edition by Brian Singer-Towns and published by St. Mary's Press. It is a clearly written current overview of the Catholic faith. It is designed to be used in the classroom or at home and is organized to …more
Reminder: Confirmation Meeting
Just a reminder, there is a Confirmation Meeting for parents on Thursday, December 10 at 7:00pm in the church.
Lecture Notes: The New Covenant
Below is the link to the lecture notes for Creed Chapter 8 - The New Covenantmore