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The Religion Department requires all students to complete
four years of religion, and 20-25
hours of Christian Service. The religion curriculum provides
students with the opportunity to participate in the
sacramental and liturgical life of the Church. Each course
develops and enhances the student’s relationship with God
through different types of prayer.
Religion I Our Catholic Faith: What We Believe
714relig I QP 4.33 GR 9 YEAR 1 CREDIT The freshman
curriculum provides an introduction to the life and
teachings of Jesus Christ, a study of the Sacraments, a
brief history of the Catholic Church, an introduction to
World Religions, and recognition of elements of personal
growth, development, and human sexuality. The curriculum
also includes a study of the basic elements of the Catholic
faith: worship, Church structure, the liturgical calendar,
and devotional prayer forms.
Religion II Scripture
724religII QP 4.33 GR 10 YEAR 1 CREDIT The sophomore
course consists of an introduction to Scripture. Students
examine the Old Testament with a focus on inspiration and
authorship. An effort will be made to help students
appreciate the value of the Jewish roots of the Christian
faith. New Testament study includes the Gospel portrait of
Jesus, the Biblical roots of the Sacraments, and Jesus’
message to the Church.
Service Requirement: 20-25 hours of service must be
completed by May 1 in order to receive credit for
sophomore religion and advance to junior year.
Religion III
734religIII QP 4.33 GR 11 YEAR 1 CREDIT
The junior curriculum is taught in two sections. Each
semester course is .5 credit and students must pass both
courses for 1 credit of Junior Religion.
Peace and Social Justice
This course applies Gospel spirituality and values
to daily living. The message of the Gospels is viewed in
connection with the active response required of Christians
called to discipleship. Special attention is given to the
Church’s responses to peace and justice issues as well as
current social problems in American society and the
worldwide community. The mysteries and doctrine of the
Mystical Body of Christ are emphasized through solidarity
with the poor and suffering.
Conscience Formation and Morality
This course exposes the adolescent to the major
principles and traditional teachings of Catholic morality.
It provides a method of moral-decision making through
critical thinking to help students form a Christian
conscience and to guide them in making ethical choices. This
course introduces moral issues facing the Christian in the
21st century and uses seminar format that is based on a
cooperative learning model. A major emphasis is placed on
primary sources including encyclicals, the catechism of the
Catholic Church, and Christian role
models.
Religion IV
744religIV QP 4.33 GR 12 YEAR 1 CREDIT The senior
curriculum is taught in two sections. Each semester course
is .5 credit and students must pass both courses for 1
credit of Senior Religion.
Prayer and the Christian Life
This course utilizes contemporary theology and
provides practical guidelines for living the Christian life
more fully and concretely. Students investigate the
importance of developing a Christian attitude and living a
Christian lifestyle. The course focuses on the vision of
self, others, life, the world, and God, with special
emphasis on the Christian perspective as found in the life
and teachings of Jesus. This course seeks to enhance a
student’s relationship with God through a deeper exploration
of prayer.
Contemporary Moral Issues
This course studies moral issues facing the Catholic
Christian in the contemporary world. Consequently, topics
are drawn from various fields of concern: medical ethics,
criminal justice, sexual morality, social justice, and
environmental affairs. A seminar format offers students the
opportunity to articulate and analyze moral perspectives in
response to primary sources.
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