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Religion I
This course offers a comprehensive overview
of Catholicism, to serve as a foundation for other high school religion courses and faith
experiences. Topics include the articles of the Nicene Creed, Sacraments, the study of
celebration of the liturgical year, human sexuality, the practice of prayer, the customs
of the church, including the lives of the Saints and development of spirituality. As young
adults, students are led to better understand their membership in and commitment to their parish
community and applying their beliefs to contemporary living.
Religion II
The second level of religious study encompasses the study
and use of Sacred Scriptures. The first semester explores the Hebrew Scriptures with special emphasis on the
establishment of the covenant between God and The Chosen People and the development of that covenant through
the time of the kings and prophets. The second semester presents an overview of the Christian Scripture.
Centering on the person of Jesus as the fulfillment of the covenant begun in the Hebrew Scriptures, students
are exposed to the good news of the Gospels and encouraged to develop a personal relationship with Jesus through
personal prayer and Christian living.
Religion III
The Junior year presents a survey of Catholic moral teaching, along
with a more in-depth look at some special moral topics, including the fundamental
teachings of Social Justice concerns.
Religion
IV
The first semester of the Senior course presents
a development of the church through its 2000 year history focusing on the People
of God who make up the Church. The second semester challenges the students
to take an active role in the Church community through the living out of a
personal vocation of service to God and the Church.
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