Theology

List of 5 items.

• Revelation in Scripture (Fall) / Mission and Ministry (Spring)

  Two One Semester Courses: Grade 9

  Revelation in Scripture: The purpose of this course is to give students a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures where they will come to encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. They will learn its value to people, how to read the Bible, and its major sections, paying particular attention to the Gospels.
  Mission and Ministry: This course introduces students to the Mystery of Jesus Christ, the Living Word of God, and the second Person of the Blessed Trinity. The students will also learn who He calls them to be.

• The Paschal Mystery (Fall) / The Continuing Ministry of Christ (Spring)

  Two One Semester Courses: Grade 10

  The Paschal Mystery: In this course, students explore the mission of Jesus Christ and God’s covenant with His people. Students are taught to see the inherent value in God’s creation, especially humanity which is created in the Imago Dei (the Image of God), and to consider the ways in which this perspective calls believers to follow the holy example of Jesus.
  The Continuing Ministry of Christ: The purpose of this course is to help students understand that in and through the Church, the Body of Christ, they encounter the Living Jesus Christ. They will be introduced to the fact that the Church was founded by Christ through the Apostles and is sustained by Him through the Holy Spirit. 

• Sacraments (Fall) / Christian Ethics (Spring)

  Two One Semester Courses: Grade 11

  Sacraments: The purpose of this course is to help students understand that they can encounter Christ today in a full and real way through the Sacraments, and especially through the Eucharist. Students will examine each of the Sacraments in detail so as to learn how they may encounter Christ throughout life.
  Christian Ethics: The purpose of this course is to help students understand that they can fully live out God’s plan for their lives through Christ. Topics of inquiry include: just war theory, the justice system, the social contract and the effects of morality on an individual life. The expected learning outcome of the course is for students to be able to articulate how Christian ethics intends to promote personal growth, positive human relationships and humanity living in balance with the environment.

• World Religions (Fall) / Life Choices (Spring)

  Two One Semester Courses: Grade 12

  Meeting God: This course is designed to supply students with general knowledge of the various religions found throughout the world. A focus on their commonalities and differences provides students with a general overview of the topic.
  Life Choices: Students study three vocational paths: single life, religious life, and married life. Characteristics of healthy relationships within these paths and discussion of their theoretical and practical aspects will occur. Course topics include: psycho-social sexual development, interpersonal compatibility and the Christian approach to marriage, parenting and family life. 

• Campus Ministry

  Two Semesters: Grade 12
  PREREQUISITE: Departmental Approval

  This course guides students to be witnesses to the Christian community. Students explore three main areas of learning: personal spiritual growth, theological foundations of ministry and practical skill development.  Students are placed into teams and plan and facilitate retreats and liturgical celebrations for the school community. One semester of grade 12 theology (Life Choices) is incorporated into the year-long course.