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,… Continue Reading
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…. Continue Reading
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.)… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Bible Birthday Verses Birthday Bible Verse 9:28 (Belief) Victoria Ryan, August 31, 2021September 5, 2021 The verses that follow are for everyone, but they may have special significance for people born on September 28th. Read the verses and note the word, image, or feeling that stands out to you. Read them them a second time and again, note what stands out to you. Repeat for… Continue Reading
Bible Birthday Verses Birthday Bible Verse 2:26 (Acts of Life) Victoria Ryan, August 26, 2021September 5, 2021 The verses that follow are for everyone, but they may have special significance for people born on February 26th. Read them and note what word or phrase or image stands out to you. Do that again. Do it a third time. Sometimes the word changes and sometimes it doesn’t. Tell… Continue Reading
Bible Birthday Verses Birthday Bible Verse 6:9 (How to) Victoria Ryan, August 24, 2021September 5, 2021 These verses are for everyone, although they may be especially meaningful for people born on June 9th. Read them and note what word or phrase or image stands out to you. Do that again. Do it a third time. Sometimes the word changes and sometimes it doesn’t. Tell God about… Continue Reading