Thursday, August 27, 2009

MUTEMATH!!!

MH-MA Campus Ministry is possibly going to Kansas City to see a Christian band --> MUTEMATH on October 16th at the Beaumont Club. If you would like to hang out in KC and go to a great show... just let Mr. Leach know!

Friday, August 14, 2009

Ravens go to NCYC!!!

It is going to be a blast!!! It is in Kansas City this year!

March For Life 2010

Maur Hill-Mount Academy will be attending “March For Life” in Washington DC this school year!!! The annual rally will be held on January 22, 2010, the 37th anniversary of the deadly Roe v. Wade decision. By our presence we are asking the Supreme Court to overturn that decision and not allow the murder of innocent children in their mother’s wombs. Please join us for this important event. Our voices must be heard.

If you are interested in attending or would like more information please contact Mr. Leach at Sleach@mh-ma.com

Or leave your name, grade and email in the comments box!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Prayer Before Study

Prayer to St. Thomas Aquinas for students:

Wonderful theologian and Doctor of the Church, you learned more from the Crucifix than from books. Combining both sources, you left us the marvelous Summa of theology, broadcasting most glorious enlightenment to all. You always sought for true light and studied for God's honor and glory. Help us all to study our faith as well as all other subjects needed for life, without ambition and pride in imitation of you. Amen.

Prayer, Sacraments & Vocations

Prayer, Sacraments and Vocations

Maur Hill-Mount Academy

Fall 2009

Mr. Shaw Leach

Email: sleach@mh-ma.com

Course Description/Objectives

Prayer, Sacraments and Vocations is a class designed to educate students about the Christian life. Students will develop an understanding of the types of prayer and its importance. Students will be aware of the idea and importance of the sacraments. They will also comprehend the important link between the sacramental life of the church and the prayer life of the individual. The student will be able to articulate how faith causes a change in heart and how this change causes a Christian to live a prayerful and sacramental life. Finally, the student will understand the importance of the universal call to holiness as a part of faith and how prayer and a sacramental life are an intricate part of each persons vocation. Essentially the student will have the tools to live a holy and Christian life wherever they are and whatever they are doing!!!

Texts

Ÿ Our Sacramental Life: Living and Worshipping in Christ

Ÿ Catechism of the Catholic Church

Ÿ The Catholic Youth Bible

Ÿ Various handouts throughout the semester

Grading and Assignments

Grading will be based on a point system with an array of assignments encompassing: Daily Homework, Quizzes, Reflection papers, Projects, Papers, Tests, Final Exam, and Participation.

· Daily assignments will be worth approximately 5-15 points each

· Quizzes are worth approximately 10-15 points

· Tests are worth approximately 50-100 points

· Extra Credit opportunities will be made available throughout semester – If the extra credit is late, there is NO credit given.

· There will be note checks at various times throughout the semester that go towards a participation grade.

Grading Scale –

A 94-100 B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D+ 67-69

A- 90-93 B 84-86 C 74-76 D 64-66

B- 80-83 C- 70-73 D- 60-63

F 59 and below

To Obtain Full Credit

Ÿ All assignments must be turned in at the beginning of class on the date that it is due

Ÿ Name and class period on top of page

Ÿ Every day an assignment is late, one letter grade will be deducted from the assignment.

Ÿ Daily Assignments and Tests: It is the student’s responsibility to find out missed work. Daily assignments missed due to an absence should be turned in after the student returns - see teacher for due dates. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule tests with the teacher outside of class time.

Materials Needed for Course

Ÿ Three ring binder

Ÿ White college rule paper

Ÿ Pen (no red)

Requirements

Ÿ Abide by all school rules – Be on time!

Ÿ Bring proper materials for each day of class!

Ÿ Participate in class activities with kindness and respect!

Ÿ Come to class each day smiling!

New Testament

CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURES: NEW TESTAMENT

Maur Hill-Mount Academy

Fall 2009

Mr. Shaw Leach

Email: sleach@mh-ma.com

Course Description

New Testament is a class designed to educate students about the importance of scripture with an emphasis on the Gospels. Students will learn the connections between the Old Testament and the New Testament, study the various interpretations in the text, study the historical life of Jesus as well as key points in his life and ministry, explore the theological and spiritual significance of Jesus’ Teachings for the lives of people today, and how faith in Jesus is our proper response to his teachings. We will also study the beginnings of Christianity in the Acts of the Apostles and Paul’s letters as well as explain the main ideas from the Christian Scriptures as a whole ending with an overview of the book of revelation.

Texts

Understanding the Scriptures: A Complete Course on the Bible

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Various handouts throughout the semester