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The eighth grade religious studies curriculum covers the history of the catholic church since the ascension of jesus. Assignments for week of january 5 9, 2015 grade 6 religion. What are the first two words of every beatitude recorded in mathews. The course of study is designed to help students acquire familiarity with church history and to recognize the contributions the church has made in our society. Its tested design engages middle school students and. A website for schools, parishes and educators looking for religious education materials from a name you can trust. Religious education activities the religion teacher. Dont single out a minorityreligion student as an authority on that religion.
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