When we examine primary sources or read original quotations from people who lived long ago, we may have to reread a few times to understand their meaning. If the words they use are unfamiliar, we may need a dictionary for help. Study the following passage written by William Penn and think about what Penn meant. Then post a comment saying in your own words what Penn meant and whether you think he was right or wrong.
"All men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences; no man can of right be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent; no human authority can, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience, and no preference shall ever be given by law to any religious establishment or modes of worship." - William Penn, Declaration of Rights
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Making a Difference
At our Mass this morning, we sang the words
"Go Make a Difference, We can make a Difference, Go Make a Difference in the World."
Our class is making a difference! When we heard that Governor Rendell's budget calls for an increase in funding for textbooks to public schools but no increase for non-public schools, we wrote letters to the Governor to urge him to pass a budget that treats non-public schools fairly. We agreed that as citizens, we not only have a right to speak out when we believe something is wrong, we have a responsibility to do so!
We pray daily for the people of Haiti. Kaela thought of a way to raise money to support the effort to send aid to those suffering in the aftermath of the earthquake. She made beaded keychains and sold them to her classmates. Everyone was eager to help by purchasing a keychain.
Making a difference begins with recognizing the places and the ways that our world could be a better place. How can you make a difference - on your bus? in your neighborhood? on your team? in your school? in the world?
Look around - you really can make a difference!
"Go Make a Difference, We can make a Difference, Go Make a Difference in the World."
Our class is making a difference! When we heard that Governor Rendell's budget calls for an increase in funding for textbooks to public schools but no increase for non-public schools, we wrote letters to the Governor to urge him to pass a budget that treats non-public schools fairly. We agreed that as citizens, we not only have a right to speak out when we believe something is wrong, we have a responsibility to do so!
We pray daily for the people of Haiti. Kaela thought of a way to raise money to support the effort to send aid to those suffering in the aftermath of the earthquake. She made beaded keychains and sold them to her classmates. Everyone was eager to help by purchasing a keychain.
Making a difference begins with recognizing the places and the ways that our world could be a better place. How can you make a difference - on your bus? in your neighborhood? on your team? in your school? in the world?
Look around - you really can make a difference!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Words.....Words.....Words.....
As we read George Washington's Socks, we will encounter many new words. Here is a link to a good online dictionary site. It's also under "Learning Sites" on the sidebar of our blog.
http://www.merriam-webster.com.
http://www.merriam-webster.com.
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