6th Grade Catholicism Bible Nutshells in Prehistory Victoria Ryan, September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 In a nutshell, there are different ways to look at the bible: It’s about PEOPLE who sinned, then God helped, then sinned again, then God helped again, then sin, then help, sin, help, and so on. It’s about six COVENANTS God made with humans: Adam & Eve, Noah, Abraham, Moses,…
6th Grade Catholicism Feeling the Flames Victoria Ryan, September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 So last Sunday was again hot as hades in our classroom. Two fans and an opened window but I was ready for flames to erupt at any moment. I honestly lost a pound and a half according to my scale at home. My hair was dripping. My blouse was wet….
6th Grade Catholicism #1 Question Asked Victoria Ryan, September 14, 2021September 20, 2021 Let’s start with the big picture. We are on earth (duh) and know there is a humongous universe way out there in outer space—something like a billion or more light years from end to end. (If you like to travel, you don’t have to worry about being bored in eternity.)…
6th Grade Catholicism 6th Grade Catholicism–Pop Quiz for Fish Sticks Victoria Ryan, September 9, 2021September 8, 2021 This quiz is for adults with a focus on Fish Sticks–my name for baby boomers who were taught during the Vatican II implementation. Fish Sticks can’t really be blamed for the poor faith formation they may have received; neither can their catechists. The 1960s (and beyond) was a tumultuous time…
6th Grade Catholicism 6th Grade Catholicism Pop Quiz (Part 1) Victoria Ryan, September 7, 2021September 5, 2021 When class begins Sunday, September 12th, my students will take a pre-test, a short way to estimate their present understanding of the bible. Why not give it a try yourself? 6th Grade Pop Quiz–On the 1st day of class!!! The word bible means _____ ; it is made up of…
6th Grade Catholicism 6th Grade Catholicism for Everybody Victoria Ryan, September 1, 2021September 5, 2021 Did you ever say My Catholic teachers never explained that to me? Do you have questions or confusion about the Church? If so, then follow my journal as I begin another year as a catechist for six graders. You’ll learn. You’ll laugh. You’ll be inspired. The cool thing about 6th…