Writing Task: Complete a saint
report using the following format.
Cover Page (Ms. Sauer is working on this in Computer class with the students.)
The body of the paper: Must be at least
2 pages in length, double-spaced, typed in Times New Roman font, size 12. Pages
numbers are optional.
Research and write the following:
When
writing about this saint, try to think about and answer the following when you summarize
his/her life: Why are you choosing this saint? Where and when was this saint
born? What kinds of struggles did this saint have to endure? What miracles are attributed
to this saint? If this saint is a patron saint, what is he/she the patron saint
of? How can
this saint help you when you pray? How does this saint serve as a role model of
the Catholic faith?
*Please
note that simply printing out a web site page or copying one and changing a few
words will not be accepted. Please take the time to research and learn
about this saint.
Resources: Use at least 2 different sources of information.
The last
page of the paper will be labeled “Resources.” Please include a complete list
of websites, book titles, articles and any other sources used to find
information or pictures.
Here
are some websites that contain information on saints:
www.americancatholic.org
www.catholic-forum.com/saints/indexsnt.htm
www.catholic.org Catholic
Online
www.cin.org Catholic Information
Network
www.catholic.com Catholic
Answers (go to “Catholic Encyclopedia” on the lower left, then click on “1001
Saints”)
www.domestic-church.org Domestic
Church
www.newadvent.org Catholic Encyclopedia
*Also use the public and school libraries to find helpful articles and
books about saints! There is no limit to how many resources you may use!Rough Drafts are due next Tuesday, Feb. 16th so we may peer review and edit them in class.
Final copies are due the following Monday, Feb. 22nd to present in class for a grade.