7th Grade NoL Page
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7th Grade Night of Light
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Nights for Family Community
Night of Light is an important part of our Religious Education (REfuel) program. We meet once a month with our students and their parents. It is an important time in which we come together with our community of families, learn about our faith in a systematic and inspiring way from knowledgeable speakers, and grow in prayer and love for Jesus and His Church.
These parent/student nights focus on particuluar topics. Throughout 7th and 8th grade, students journey through three major questions:- Why God?
- Why Jesus?
- Why the Catholic Church?
These nights provide the opportunity to hear a variety of speakers well-versed in each particular topic as well as an opportunity for good conversation starters for parents and students.
NoL is just one component of REfuel. Visit the other pages to learn more.
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Make-up Work When Assigned
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“Seeking”: Father Brian Isenbarger was our speaker for this first night. He helped us to look at our desires and consider where they come from, reminding us that all of our desires point us toward God.
Video
August/September Reflection Form
Reading for Lectio (Gospel Reading for 09/04/22)
September Prayer Tip
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“Reasons”: Monica Aquila, pastoral associate for communications at St. Vincent, was our speaker for this night. She taught us about Scripture, and how we can use both faith and reason to interpret Scripture and discover what God has revealed.
Video (Recorded in 11/2021)
October Reflection Form
Reading for Lectio (Gospel Reading 10/09/22)
October Prayer Tip
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“Reveal”: Dr. Alex Giltner from the University of Saint Francis helped us to think about how we can know and trust in God’s existence. He gave us several great arguments to prove God’s existence.
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November Reflection Form
Reading for Lectio (Gospel Reading 11/13/22)
November Prayer Tip
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"Breath" Claire Stuerzenberger was our guest speaker for this evening. She helped us to understand that we were created to be in a relationship with God. This is so good because its in this relationship that we find the fullness of life.
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December Reflection Form
Reading for Lectio (Gospel Reading 12/11/22)
December Prayer Tip
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"Brokenhearted" This night focused on seeing God in suffering. While we may not have the answers on why certain things happen in our lives, we can be encouraged that our Catholic faith is the best way to approach the suffering we face. Jordan Bauer, a Saint Vincent parishioner, Dad, and hospice nurse, shared practical ways to recognize and accompany others in the world around us who are suffering. He also shared the important truth that God is with us in our suffering and that our suffering can have great value when turned into a powerful prayer.
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January Reflection Form
Reading for Lectio (Gospel Reading 01/15/23)
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Video- (Recorded in 2021)
February Reflection Form
Reading for Lectio (Gospel Reading 02/12/23)
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Video
March Reflection Form
Reading for Lectio (Gospel Reading 03/12/23)
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Video
April Reflection Form
Reading for Lectio (Gospel Reading 04/16/23)
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Video (Recorded in 2021)
May Reflection Form
Reading for Lectio (Gospel Reading 05/07/23)
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All readings come from the USCCB: Readings/Calendar Page.
You will use the Gospel readings for the Sunday following the NoL scheduled event for each Lectio reflection page.
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REfuel Attendance Policy
We understand that conflicts may arise; however, attendance is an important requirement. Your child is allowed to miss the following amounts of meetings.
- Nights of Light: 1 per semester
- Edge: 3 per semester
After they have missed that many, you will be sent make-up homework for them to complete. It is highly recommended that you make attendance a priority for your child's religious education.
If your child will be missing at any time, please inform us at middleschoolministry@saintv.org.
One of us will contact you if any make-up work to complete.
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