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Religion Department

RELIGION 8

MEMBERS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH leads the students to recognize that the roots, sacraments, ministry and mission of Catholics trace back to the “Good News” of Jesus and His earliest disciples. Membership in this church requires that the person believe, pray, celebrate and strive to live every day the way of life and loving Jesus Christ. Service hours will be required for the eighth grade course. Students are to pay a religious activity fee of approximately $40.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES I

CREED explores and reviews the teachings contained in the Apostle’s Creed. Students are invited to deepen their understanding of these truths and to find ways to live them out in their daily lives. It provides a common groundwork and frame of reference for students who have attended Catholic schools or religious education programs. It also serves as an introduction to Catholicism for non-Catholics.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST is a study of the evolving relationship between God and his people from the beginning of creation, through various covenants that foreshadow and prepare for the coming of Jesus. Students will understand the development of the Scriptures, the heritage of the Hebrews and the Christians, and God’s saving action throughout the ages. Students are to pay a religious activity fee of approximately $40.

 

RELIGIOUS STUDIES II

NEW TESTAMENT is designed to examine the New Testament’s history, themes and books with a focus on Christology and the beginnings of our church history. Students will answer the question, “Who do you say I am?” as they journey through the scriptures using God’s inspired Word as a guide for life. Woman’s role will be emphasized.

SACRAMENTS AS PRIVILEGED ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS CHRIST is a study of the Seven Sacraments, which identifies the meaning of a sacramental life, the responsibility inherent in the reception of sacraments and demonstrates worthy sacramental celebrations. This course also focuses on the life of grace; the sacramental encounters with Christ which initiate, strengthen and restore that life; the Church as the community of grace; morality as lived grace; and union with God in heaven as the final state of grace. Mary, the Mother of God, is seen as the prototype of all graced living.  Students are to pay a religious activity fee of approximately $40.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES III

LIFE IN JESUS CHRIST will examine the basic aspects of Christian morality and their application in everyday decision-making. Students will identify moral absolutes, natural law, Scripture and Church teaching as the basis for this decision-making. Students will also deal with current issues regarding sexual and human life enabling the students to take a critical view of the values presented by society and make decisions as to their moral uprightness in the light of Gospel values.

LIVING AS A DISCIPLE OF JESUS CHRIST IN SOCIETY considers Christian morality in its social dimension. It examines the teachings of the scriptures and the church and relates them to societal issues such as homelessness, racism, sexism, war and peace. The purpose of the course is to enable the student to understand the demands of justice and the responsibility of the Christian to work to establish social structures.  Students are to pay a religious activity fee of approximately $40.

HISTORY OF RELIGION

SYNTHESIS OF THE TEACHINGS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH provides a final overview summary of what it means to belong to the Catholic Church community. Emphasis is on preparing young women to take their place in the world today living values as Christian Women.

ECUMENICAL AND INTERRELIGIOUS ISSUES is a course designed to help the students understand the manner in which the Catholic Church relates to non-Catholic Christians as well as to other religions of the world.   Building on the foundational knowledge gained from previous courses, this course is intended to help students recognize the ways in which important spiritual truths can also be found in non-Catholic Christian churches and ecclesial communities as well as non-Christian religions.  The course will further help the students recognize how beliefs and practices differ from the Catholic faith.  Students are to pay a religious activity fee of approximately $40.

HISTORY OF RELIGION-H

This class will cover the curriculum as outlined for the Synthesis of the Teachings of the Catholic Church augmented by practical applications of the studied concepts.  The student will be required to organize several service projects in line with the principles of Catholic social teaching.  They will demonstrate their readiness to live out their Christian faith as young adults by animating the liturgical seasons for the school community, planning and implementing retreats, and leading Scripture reflections for their peers.  Students are to pay a religious activity fee of approximately $40.  Prerequisites:  “B ”average in Religion III, 90 service hours completed by April 13, 2012, documentation letter of involvement within parish, and signature of the campus minister verifying documentation