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Newspapers in Education TEACHER IDEA SHEET Other stories are included in a reproducible student worksheet. Use this idea sheet and the student worksheet as you wish: as discussion guides, for individual work or for small-group work. Page 14 Page 18 Page 19 Pages 1&15 EVERY WEEK SAINTS FOR TODAY S CATHOLICS and WORD OF FAITH: SUNDAY READINGS MOVIE REVIEWS GOOD NEWS FOR KIDS and SCRIPTURE SEARCH Bishops united on immigration What is the basis for the position taken by the bishops on immigration? What is the basis for arguments against the bishops position? Bishop Seitz is quoted as saying, Good always wins. What does he most likely think would be a good resolution to this issue? Why do you think people feel so strongly about immigration? Page 3 Students share concerns on school safety, gun violence and Sidebar by Deacon Walter Ayres Read the following text of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. Do any of the actions listed in the sidebar by Deacon Ayres violate the right stated in this amendment? If so, which ones? What does the second amendment mean by a well-regulated militia? How is the interpretation of this amendment affected by changes in weapons in the 21 st century compared to the time the Constitution was written?
NAME Page 8 Newspapers in Education STUDENT WORKSHEET Paper describes Romero miracle Vocabulary word: denunciation What denunciations by Archbishop Romero led to his death? What newspaper published a description of the miracle that cleared the way for Archbishop Romero s sainthood? What organs in Cecilia s body were failing? What caused her husband to hesitate about praying to Archbishop Romero for his wife s recovery? Who arranged for the miracle to be reported to the Vatican? Page 9 Soldiers reflect on service and faith What is an example in this article of how war has become a part of everyday life in Afghanistan? How do these soldiers stay in touch with friends and family in the United States? What items did parish youth include in care packages? What made it safe for Cmdr. Marthy to run outside in Afghanistan? What event was he potentially training for in his morning runs?
NAME Page 8 ANSWER KEY Newspapers in Education STUDENT WORKSHEET Paper describes Romero miracle Vocabulary word: denunciation severe public criticism What denunciations by Archbishop Romero led to his death? speaking against violence against civilians in Central America What newspaper published a description of the miracle that cleared the way for Archbishop Romero s sainthood? El Diario de Hoy or ElSalvador.com What organs in Cecilia s body were failing? liver and a kidney What caused her husband to hesitate about praying to Archbishop Romero for his wife s recovery? He had an aversion to his grandmother s prayers to the archbishop Who arranged for the miracle to be reported to the Vatican? the couple s pastor Page 9 Soldiers reflect on service and faith What is an example in this article of how war has become a part of everyday life in Afghanistan? Children were playing 800 meters away from a grenade and rocket battle. How do these soldiers stay in touch with friends and family in the United States? WiFi messaging, email, Skype What items did parish youth include in care packages? snacks, soap, shaving cream, toothpaste What made it safe for Cmdr. Marthy to run outside in Afghanistan? His base was in a secure area. What event was he potentially training for in his morning runs? The Boston Marathon
STORIES INCLUDED IN THIS WEEK S MATERIALS PAGE STORY 1&15 Bishops united on immigration 3 Students share concerns on school safety, gun violence and Sidebar by Deacon Walter Ayres 8 Paper describes Romero miracle 9 Soldiers reflect on service and faith Please send any comments or suggestions related to these educational materials to 693 Morris St Albany NY 12208 katherinemenard@yahoo.com