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Mrs. Lombardo has a bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in Writing and Literature and a minor in Biology. She has been an SJCS staff member since 2014, most recently as the Director of Admissions. Mrs. Lombardo has been a parishioner of St. Joseph parish since 1999 and has been active in the school and parish community for over 20 years. She is a parent of three graduates of SJCS.
 

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Week at a Glance 11/25-11/26

6th Grade
Explore Exodus, David/King of Israel and Ruth
Explore next week's Mass readings
Thanksgiving Service Project: cards for patients at Shirley Ryan Rehabilitation Center
 
7th Grade
Field trip permission slips due
Explore the Gospel of Mark
Explore next week's Mass readings
Thanksgiving Service Project: cards for patients at Shirley Ryan Rehabilitation Center
 
8th Grade
Field trip permission slips due
Explore Purgatory and the Catholic Church
Explore next week's Mass readings
Thanksgiving Service Project: cards for patients at Shirley Ryan Rehabilitation Center
 
 

Week At A Glance 11/18-11/22

6th Grade
Explore the Book of Exodus, David/King of Israel and Ruth
Explore next week's Mass readings
 
7th Grade
Explore the Gospel of Mark
Explore next week's Mass readings
 
8th Grade
Explore the Church's Mission and Evangelization
Explore next week's Mass readings
 

Week At A Glance 11/11-11/15

6th Grade
Veterans Day activities
Describe the four Evangelists and the meaning of their symbols
Explore next week’s Mass Readings.
 
7th Grade 
Veterans Day activities
Examine paths of Discipleship
Gospel of Mark
Explore next week’s Mass Readings.
 
8th Grade 
Veterans Day activities
The Church in the Early Middle Ages and Evangelical Councils
Explore next week’s Mass Readings.
8H will volunteer at the Food Pantry

Week At A Glance 11/4-11/8

6th Grade
Saints presentations and All Saints Day activities
Ten Commandments
Be able to explain God’s covenant with us.
Explore next week’s Mass Readings
 
7th Grade 
Saints activities
Explore the Names of Jesus
Vocations in our faith presentation Wednesday
Explore next week’s Mass Readings.
 
8th Grade  
Explore the life of Saint Gregory
Vocations in our faith presentation Wednesday
Explore next week’s Mass Readings.
 
7th & 8th Grade - The next meeting for St Joe’s Youth Group is Sunday, Nov 10th, 6-8- it's Mystery Night!

 

Week At A Glance 10/28-11/1

6th Grade
Describe how God showed he wanted faith and obedience from his people.
Explain God’s covenant with his chosen people.
Bible Knowledge
Explore next week’s Mass Readings.
 
7th Grade 
State that grace is a free gift from God.
Identify and describe Catholic Role Models.
Bible Knowledge
Explore next week’s Mass Readings.
 
8th Grade 
Explain the importance of the Sacraments of Initiation.
Identify the promises we make at Baptism.
Explore next week’s Mass Readings.
 
7th & 8th Grade - Sunday October 29th from 6-8pm is the Halloween Party for St Joe's Youth Group. 
 

Week at a Glance October 21-25

 

6th Grade
Church tour
Describe how God showed he wanted faith and obedience from his people.
Explain God’s covenant with his chosen people.
Bible activities-Old Testament
Explore next week’s Mass Readings.
 
7th Grade 
Parish Prayer Walk
The early life of Jesus
Explore next week’s Mass Readings.
 
8th Grade 
Saint presentations
Christian denominational comparisons with Father Martin
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7th & 8th Grade - Sunday October 27th from 6-8pm is the Halloween Party for St Joe's Youth Group. Use the link for more info and to sign up:
 

Week at Glance October 7- 11

6th Grade
Learn about Our Lady of the Rosary Feast Day
Retell Old Testament Stories; Genesis to Jacob and Esau
Saint Therese Lisieux and Saint John Neumann
Explore next week's Gospel Readings
 
7th Grade
Learn about Our Lady of the Rosary Feast Day
Review Corporal Works of Mercy
Saint Therese of Lisieux and Saint John Neumann
Continue learning Jesus Reveals God to us
Eucharistic Miracles
Explore next week’s Gospel Reading
 
8th Grade
Learn about Our Lady of the Rosary Feast Day
Eucharistic Miracles 
Mary's Significance in The Church
Complete Saint Projects, which are due Wednesday Oct 16th
Explore next week's Gospel Readings
 
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING 8TH GRADERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT THE 5 PM MASS ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 27th FOR THE SAINT SHOWCASE. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS.

Week at a Glance Sept 23-27

 

6th Grade
Explore and practice Eucharistic Adoration
Review the story of sin entering the world through Adam and Eve
Review the story of Abraham and Sarah
Explore Gospel Readings
6R will prepare Morning Prayers for the school
 
7th Grade
Explain the significance of Jesus’ genealogy to Salvation History
Discuss ways that Jesus fulfills the Revelation of God
Explore the Gospel Readings.
Explore and practice Eucharistic Adoration
7A Morning Prayer
 
8th Grade
Describe how the early Christian martyrs witnessed to the Christian faith
Explore how the beginnings of the early Church
Explore the Gospel Readings
Explore and practice Eucharistic Adoration

Week At A Glance September 9-13

Week At A Glance Sept 11-15

 

6th Grade
Explain that we are saved by the gift of God the Fathers’ son, Jesus.
Explain that God creates the world and has great things in store for us.
Explore Sin and Salvation.
Bible Blessing preparation
 
7th Grade
Learn about John the Baptist.
Explain that the Gospels in the New Testament tell the story of Jesus’ life, Death and Resurrection and Ascension. 
Explore God’s word through Scripture.
7F will prepare Morning Prayers for the school.
 
8th Grade
Identify the decisions made by Church leaders at the Council of Jerusalem.
Understand that the gift of salvation requires action on our part. 
Explore the Martyrs and the Communion of Saints.
8H will help with the Food Pantry this week.
 
TUESDAY 8:30 MASS - 6TH GRADE WILL RECEIVE AND HAVE THEIR BIBLES BLESSED AFTER MASS, ALL FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO JOIN
 
ALL STUDENTS NEED A NOTEBOOK FOR RELIGION

Week At A Glance Sept 2-6

 

6th Grade

  • Explain that we are saved by the gift of God the Fathers’ son, Jesus.
  • Explain that God creates the world and has great things in store for us.
  • Understand that everything God created was good. 
  • Pray the Examen

SESSION 1 OPEN NOTEBOOK QUIZ  WEDNESDAY FOR BOTH 6B AND 6R

7th Grade

  • Explain that John the Baptist was a prophet who announced the coming of Jesus the Messiah. 
  • Explain that the Gospels in the New Testament tell the story of Jesus’ life, Death and Resurrection and Ascension. 
  • Explore God’s word through Scripture.
  • 7F will prepare Morning Prayers for the school for the week of 9/9.

SESSION 1 OPEN NOTEBOOK QUIZ  WEDNESDAY FOR 7A AND 7F

8th Grade

  • Retell the story of Saint Paul’s conversion to Christianity. 
  • Identify the decisions made by Church leaders at the Council of Jerusalem.
  • Understand that the gift of salvation requires action on our part. 

SESSION 1 QUIZ IS WEDNESDAY FOR BOTH 8H AND 8L

TUESDAY 8:30 MASS - ALL FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE WITH THE STUDENTS

 

Aug 28 - Sept 1

 

6th Grade

  • Be aware that Jesus is always with us in our hearts
  • Describe how the Holy Spirit inspired the authors of the books of the Bible.
  • Explain the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament

7th Grade

  • Pray the Examen
  • Explain that the Trinity is a core mystery of our faith.
  • Understand that Catholic Social Teaching is a response to God’s love.

8th Grade

  • Explain what we express when we pray the Lord’s Prayer
  • Retell the story of Pentecost
  • Explore the grace we receive through the sacraments
  • 8L will prepare and submit Morning Prayers
 
 
8TH GRADE PARENTS: Please join us for the mandatory Confirmation Mtg Tuesday, August 27th at 6:45pm in the Koenig Center

Week of Aug 19 - 23

 

Each grade will meet for Religion once this week and we will do the following: 

6th grade

  • Intros, Books, Class Expectations
  • Community building activities

7th grade

  • Intros, Books, Class Expectations
  • Community building activities

8th grade 

  • Intros, Books, Class Expectations
  • Community building activities
  • 8H will prepare and submit Morning Prayers
  • Students may sign up for proclaiming at Mass

Week at a Glance May 28-31

6th Grade
Explain that the Sacrament of Holy Orders consists of three levels.
Describe Matrimony as a covenant between God and a man and woman. 
Both classes will have their quiz on Thursday.
 
7th Grade
Students will complete their Final Reflection, explore how scripture relates to them personally and other virtue activities.

Week at a Glance May 20-24

6th Grade
Students will deepen their experience of the mass by exploring scripture and prayers.
Students will be able to demonstrate understanding that God calls us to serve others.
Identify Matrimony and Holy Orders as the Sacraments that are in Service of Communion.
 
7th Grade
Students will deepen their experience of the mass by exploring scripture and prayers.
Explain that because Confirmation ties us to the Body of Christ, the Church’s mission becomes our mission.
7F will have their quiz on Thursday
7K will have their quiz on Friday
 
8th Grade 
Students will deepen their experience of the mass by exploring scripture and prayers.
Students will complete their Final Reflection and other wrap up activities.

Week at a Glance May 13-17

6th Grade
Students will deepen their experience of the mass by exploring scripture and prayers.
Analyze the story of St Therese of Lisieux and tell how she lived the Theological Virtues.
Both classes will have their quiz on Thursday
 
7th Grade
Students will deepen their experience of the mass by exploring scripture and prayers.
Explain why Pentecost is the birthday of the Catholic Church.
Reflect using the Virtuous Circle format
 
8th Grade 
Students will deepen their experience of the mass by exploring scripture and prayers.
Explain how following the example of St Teresa of Calcutta can help us live holy lives.
Identify the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.
Both classes will have their quiz on Thursday.
 
The 8th Grade Ribbon Ceremony will take place at the Tuesday May 14th 8:30 Mass, please join us.