Catechesis

From the 16th century until the early 20th century, catechesis (the art of reciting simple questions and answers to reinforce basic truths) played an important part in the efforts of Christian educators to communicate fundamental articles of the Christian faith to their students. Catechesis has largely become obsolete in our day, but Arma Dei's Logic School Teachers are reviving the art with a twist: they are having students sing rather than recite the catechism! In Chapel, our Logic School students performed several questions and answers from the catechism and shared some of their thoughts about how the catechism impacts their studies,…

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Water-Powered Rockets

Seventh-grade students created water-powered rockets launching raw eggs high into the sky. Two out of four teams were successful in keeping their egg-cellent cargo intact upon landing.  

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Fifth grade classes study Colonial life in America

The fifth-grade classes had the opportunity to travel back in time to Harlem Heights, New York, September 1776. Here is the scene into which the ventured: “New York City is now occupied by the British. Patriot hearts were encouraged with the Declaration of Independence in July of this year. This freedom, however, must now be defended at great cost. At this dark time, boldness on the part of every true patriot is required more than ever. In this life, freedom must continually be defended.” While visiting Harlem Heights, the students made candles and candle holders, visited with soldiers and learned about their…

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Third Grade Science

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you started digging a hole in the ground and kept digging until you reached the center of the Earth? The third grade demonstrated their knowledge of the layers of the earth by constructing clay models. Red is the inner core believed to be solid nickel and iron. Orange is the outer core, which is liquid metal and makes the earth magnetic. Yellow represents the mantle which is made of "plastic rock" and has the properties of both a liquid or a solid depending on the amount of pressure placed upon it. The final brown…

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Highlands Ranch Days

The first grade chronological study of history includes an overview of early American history and an introduction to Colorado state history. For their fall field trip, they experienced a taste of days long past at the Highlands Ranch Mansion for Highlands Ranch Days.

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Arma Dei's Mission Statement

We proudly display this beautiful piece of art

We proudly display this beautiful piece of art and gift from the 2018 Eighth Grade Graduates, created by Jake Weidemann. Mr. Weidmann, artist and master penman, highlights the imagery drawn from the Arma Dei Academy's mission statement. The sword and shield represented in the Arma Dei logo is the armor of God as we take up the shield of faith and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6: 16-17). The quill on the bottom left symbolizes purpose and intelligence; the ways in which we desire to live. Above this, you'll see Philippians 4:4-8, the eighth…

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