We began our morning study in our church history textbooks. We talked about the spread of Christianity after the ascension of Christ. How the expansion of the Roman Empire provided a landscape to carry the message of Jesus. We also talked about persecution as part of the early history of the church. Even today persecution is a reality for many Christians; these believers often have to gather secretly to worship and receive the Eucharist. We talked about the meaning of the word "catholic": universal, in-clusive Christian church.

For English, 8th grade students raised the stakes on the trust partnerships. Aaron and Connor made a more difficult course and partners were challenged to navigate this course. This activity provided a "reality check" with the frustrations and risks that can accompany a trust relationship. Students will respond to this activity in their journals. (We ran out of time today.)

Geography 7 students completed the layers of the earth and continent charts. Some students began work on geography terms. Students define the term (in their own words) and draw the word. In geography, it is important to talk the "same" language so we can speak to each other and more accurately describe landscapes, earth forces, etc.

World History 6 students are finishing their Hunter/Gatherer visuals. We will present tomorrow. A finished visual should include: name and symbol of tribe, a summer day in the life of the tribe (animals, plants, clothes, shelter, entertainment), a winter day in the life of the tribe, jobs shared among tribal members. The goal of this project is to help students better understand how the availability of food, water and shelter influenced the lives and migration of early humans.

Tomorrow is school liturgy. Please have your student wear church-clothes. Hope you can join us too. Thanks.