Rev. Stephen J. Schreiber
BE
NOT AFRAID!
Freshman Theology
Assignments
Homework for
Freshman Theology
August 26, 2011 . . . Have
your parents read the syllabus. See you on Tuesday for class!
August
30, 2011 . . . Finish the worksheet on
“Finding Scripture References” and read John 1 (Gospel of John, Chapter 1)
Note: The
book store is ordering more bibles. Sign up for one if you are still in need.
Thanks!
September 1, 2011 . . . Enjoy a good, safe, PRAYERFUL, holy
Labor Day Weekend!
September 7, 2011 . . . 20-point quiz on Friday, July 9, 2011. STUDY
HARD!!!
September 9, 2011 . . . We start the section
on prayer next week and anticipate the first exam in 1-1/2 to 2 weeks. Have a
safe, good, holy weekend!
September 13, 2011 . .
. The first exam is scheduled for September 21. Please begin studying!
September
15, 2011 . . . Put some good effort into your studies for the exam. Remember
that I will be in Detroit for the Vocation Director Convention from Sep 17 –
Sep 20. I’ll be praying for you!
September 26, 2011 . .
. Term Project sheets have been handed out and the papers are due October 21.
They can be handed in anytime before the 21st. We began studying the
Old Testament in depth today, anticipating a date of October 11 for the 2nd
100-point exam. Reading through the first 3 chapters of Genesis, though not
required, would be helpful.
September 30, 2011 . . . I hope your
Freshmen Welcome Week was a great one. Thanks to all the freshmen for making
the retreat a memorable day. Have a great weekend and God bless you all!
October 6,
2011 . . . Revised Schedule:
October 11
– Review for Exam 2
October 13
– Exam 2
October
17 – Visit to Carmelite Monastery/St. Mark Seminary (permission slips were
handed out on October 6)
October 11, 2011 . . . Study notes, scripture passages
and review sheet in anticipation of the exam on October 13. Also, turn in your
field trip form. Thanks!
October 20,
2011 . . . Term projects are due tomorrow and MUST be turned in by 3pm. In
class, we have begun a section on John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body.” Also,
High School Youth Rally forms should be turned in as soon as possible. More
information on the High School Rally can be found at www.onthevine.us. Let’s keep each other in
prayer!
October 21, 2011 . . . Thanks for
the hard work on your essays. Have a great homecoming and a safe weekend. I’ll
be praying for you!
October 31, 2011 . . . We will
finish up the section on the Theology of the Body this Wednesday, review on
Friday, and the exam will be Wednesday, November 9. As you study, pay
particular attention to the vocabulary terms.
November 2 . . . Review on Friday,
Exam #3 on Wednesday, November 9. PLEASE STUDY!
November 8 . . .
Theology of the Body exam tomorrow! Matching = 22pts, Short answer/definitions
= 30pts, True/False = 22pts, Long answer = 16pts. Study well J
November
15 . . . Great job on the last exam – I’m proud of you!
The next exam (and
last of the term) is on Monday, November 21. It will cover Exodus.
Begin memorizing the
10 plagues and the 10 Commandments. Also, I will collect journals on
November
17 and notebooks before the test on November 21. The term ends on
November 23.
December
2 . . . New term! New chance to succeed! New chance to grow closer to God!
There is a 20-point quiz on Tuesday, December 6 – 10 questions
directly off of the prophets worksheet.
December
6 . . . Happy St. Nicholas Day! As we continue through 1 and 2 Samuel, make
sure you are reviewing the scriptures I list on the board. Even though we are
reading them together in class, you will need to know them well in preparation
for the test. Let’s keep each other in prayer during this Advent season!
December 8 . . . Happy Feast of the
Immaculate Conception of Mary, patroness of the United States J We will soon finish the section on
David and Prophecy – the exam will be on Wednesday, December 14. I know you are
excited to show me how well you know this material!
December
12, 2011 . . . Happy Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the
Americas! Test on Wednesday: True or False – 32 points, Short Answer – 40
points, Long Answer – 16 points, Essay – 12 points. You must reread your
assigned scriptures to do well. The essay requires you to incorporate specific
information. I’ll hold a review/study session tomorrow, December 13, at 3pm in
the library.
December 14, 2011 . . . Thank you
for your efforts in studying for today’s exam. I will make every effort to post
your grades as soon as possible.
December
19, 2011 . . .We’ll watch “The Bells of St. Mary’s”
today and finish Wednesday. A 1-page, 20-point paper will then be assigned.
Each student will describe where they saw the 5 elements of the Mercy Charism demonstrated in the film.
December 21, 2011 . . . May the
Christ child bless and keep you safe during this Christmas season and always.
You are all in my prayers!!
January 3, 2012 . . .
Review the Psalms that we read in class. The next exam will be on January 17.
January 9, 2012 . . . We’ll finish
the notes today (I hope) and be prepared to review on Wednesday. The Psalms and
Wisdom Literature exam is on January 17. Remember to study the Psalms we
highlighted in class. The term project was handed out and is due on February
10.
January 11, 2012 . . . Tuesday’s exam consists of 13fill in the
blank, 5 scripture fill in the blank, 17 short answer, 1 listing and one 20
point essay. You have to know the 5 Wisdom Literature books and the 6 “big
questions” that Wisdom Literature deals with. Study well!
January 19, 2012 . . . We began the “Foundations of the
Faith” section today. Fill in the handout questions as we go through the
material in class. Check out the “YOUCAT” page on-line for more answers about
the Faith. Remember to be working on your term projects.
January 23, 2012 . . . Remember that the term projects are
due on February 10. It’s a good idea to review the Foundations of the Faith
material on a nightly basis. Let’s keep everyone at MPS in prayer.
January
25, 2012 . . . Review the “youcat” handouts.
January 27, 2012 . . . Have a holy, safe,
wonderful weekend!
January
31, 2012 . . . We’ll plan on taking the “Foundations of the Faith” exam on
Friday, February 10. Try to review the material each evening leading up to the
10th. Remember that the projects are also due on the 10th!
February
2, 2012 . . . Happy Feast of Candlemas! Service Hour
forms were collected today. The Term Project is due next Friday, February 10
and the next exam is also on that date. Keep reviewing the Foundations of the
Faith notes.
February 6, 2012 . . . Test on Friday! Term Project due on
Friday!
February
8, 2012 . . . You’ve got the review sheet. Study Everything! And don’t
forget your term project!!
February 10, 2012 . . . Take a deep breath, have a relaxing
weekend, and never forget how much God loves you J
February
14, 2012 . . . I’m working on the essay grading, be patient, please. Have you memorized the 27 NT books
yet (in order)?
February 16, 2012 . . . Have a good, safe and relaxing
long weekend. Don’t forget to pray!!
February 22, 2012 . . . The next exam – the
last for this term – will be on Thursday, March 1. It will cover our New
Testament introductory material, including the memorization of the 27 NT books.
Remember that I will also be grading notebooks and journals. Hopefully, we’ll
have time for one more journal entry. Have a great Lent!
February
24, 2012 . . . Journals to be turned in for grading on Tuesday, February 28. Exam on Thursday, March 1.
Notebooks submitted for grade on March 1. Have a great weekend!
February 28, 2012 . . . Test on Thursday. Notebooks
to be handed in on Thursday. Finish this term strong!!
March 6, 2012 . . . I’m very proud of the effort you put into the 2nd
term and the good, solid grades that resulted. Thank you! As we move into the 3rd
term, let’s take it up to an even higher level!
March 8, 2012 . . .
Finish the “Gospels” worksheet if not done and we will go over it on Monday.
March 12, 2012 . . . As we continue through our section on the Gospels, remember
to be reading the scriptures we discuss in class. You will have to know what
their meaning is when it comes to exam time. Thanks for your effort!
March 14, 2012 . . . The first exam of the final term will
be on Wednesday, March 21. Time to get your bible gameface
on J
March 19, 2012 . . .
Happy Feast of St. Joseph! Test this Wednesday. Hard test
this Wednesday. Hard test requiring hard studying this
Wednesday. Do well.
March
23, 2012 . . . Persevere in your studies and trust in God. Have a wonderful,
Jesus-filled, happy weekend!
March 27, 2012 . . . Term
3 Project distributed today and due on May 4. Expect a 20-point quiz before
Easter break.
March
29, 2012 . . . Remember that on Tuesday, we will have an Acts of the Apostles
quiz. All the questions will be based on the worksheet.
April 3, 2012 . . . Moving forward into Paul’s missionary
journeys.
April 5, 2012 . . .
Have a holy, relaxing, blessed Easter and Easter Break. Let’s keep each other
in prayer!
April 17, 2012 . . . The next exam is
on April 25. There will be a lot of information covered. Please begin studying
now. And don’t forget to be working on your Term Project.
April 19, 2012 . . . Please continue work on your
Term Project and please study for next Wednesday’s exam. Thank you!
April 23, 2012 . . .
Test on Wednesday with all the material as fair game. Projects due May 4.
April 25, 2012 . . . Thank you for your serious study in
preparing for today’s exam. Take a breath, enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll
begin Revelation on Monday. God bless!
April 30, 2012 . . . We keep on forging ahead.
May 2, 2012 . . . please be
reading the early chapters of Revelation. Thank you!
May 4, 2012 . .
. The next test, focused on the Book of Revelation, is May 16. The last test of
the year will be June 7.
May 8, 2012 . . . Make sure you are reading
the passages from Revelation. Exam on Wednesday.
May 10, 2012 . . . We will
review (mock test) on Monday and then take the exam on Wednesday. Great job on
the Term Projects J
May 14, 2012 .
. . test on Wednesday, everything we covered, read, talked about or took notes
on is fair game. I know you are excited to demonstrate your knowledge!