Go to the following website and write the Multiple Intelligence Test.

http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/index.htm

According to the test what is your most preffered learning style? What is your worst? Were you surprised at the results, or did it fit with what you already knew.

This week we have been looking at the concept of body image, and how the media can distort that image. Now its very easy to say that this does happen in magazines and other media outlets, however, nothing is better than actually SEEING the transformation right before your eyes.

With this in mind I want you to click on the following link and watch the video it brings you to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hibyAJOSW8U&feature=channel

Watch it a couple of times.
How does this make you feel? If these type of people don't exist in "real life" why are we still trying to portray it as something that is achievable?

In this weeks journal we are taking a closer look at what it means to be a friend. We talked about in class the 5 characteristics that make a good friend. They include: Talking, Listening, Empathy, Affirmation, and Trust. I would like for you to formulate a response around the following questions. 

Which of these 5 do you feel is the most important? why?
Which of these qualities do you have the most trouble doing? why?
Which one of these qualities do you have the least trouble doing? why?

Happy Blogging,
~Mr. Saccon

For this post I want you to think about how your life is influenced by the people you surround yourself with. More often then not we always hear accounts of people doing things they don't want to do simply because, "everyone else is doing it." Why is that? Why do people feel uncomfortable for standing up for what they believe in?

We have seen in the movie "A Walk to Remember" the ramifications of people who just want to belong. Are we as a society so desperate for acceptance that we are willing to sacrifice anything for it? What do you think must be done in order to change this way of thought?

Gandhi (a Hindu political activest) once said, "Be the change you want to see in the world." So I guess the question is, can you? And will you?

Happy Blogging
~Mr. Saccon

This week we have continued our look at the Beatitudes and the hope that Jesus brings us with them. We have looked at the seven virtues that the Catholic Catechism teaches and the strength that each of them provides.

I would like you to formulate a response around the following questions

1) Which two of the seven virtues do you feel you need to work at? Explain.
2) Which one of the seven vices do you feel is the hardest to guard against? Explain

Happy Blogging
~Mr. Saccon

Follow these instructions when you want to post a comment.
1. Click on the comment tab for the journal that you want to post for.

2. On the next screen I want you to place your intials and the period you have this class during week one in the NAME section.
For Example: DS period 2

3. You can then place your comment in the comment section.

4. Your comment should be about 150 words in length. If you are not sure, place it in worperfect, or MS office and do a word count.

For this journal entry I want you to create a response around the following:
          1) In your own words define "True Happiness"
          2) List and describe the things you do on a daily basis to ensure happiness in your life.

Happy Blogging,
~Mr. Saccon

Welcome to the religion blog spot. This will be the area where you will post responses to the questions being asked. This will form your journal mark for the semester.

You will be required to write a half page response to the question being asked as well as commenting to one of your classmates posts.

I will remind you to use common courtesy in your posts and that abusive language, harassment, bullying etc. will not be tolerated. As well, texting or abreviations should not be used (simply because I am old and I do not understand that nonsense), proper english only please.

Lastly, this is an opportunity for us to grow and develop our faith. You will only get out of this what you put in. I encourage your responses to be thoughtful and reflective.

Cheers,
Mr. Saccon