Academics : Religion
Requirements:
All students must take four years of religion at a track level determined by the department and the administration.
911/912/913 - Religion 1
The Person of Faith: This course is intended for high school freshmen. Its focus is the person in relation to self, to others and to God. These relationships are examined within the context of our Catholic Christian faith. Special attention is given to the many levels on which people develop as sexual persons. Sexuality is studied as a gift and a power to be reverenced and protected. The course is designed to aid the student in making some of the adjustments faced by adolescents. It lays the groundwork for future religion courses.
921/922 - Religion 2
Old Testament: This course is intended to familiarize the students with the Scriptures as the written Word of God's self revelation, to deepen the appreciation of God's desire to share Divine Life and love, and to encourage a personal reading of the Scriptures. Students will examine the developmental process of salvation history beginning with Genesis and continuing through the prophets.
New Testament: This course is intended to familiarize the students with the new covenant which God made through Jesus, to examine the developmental process of writing the Christian Scriptures, and to gain insights into important Gospel themes. Study of the Epistles centers on the message of Jesus and the way in which the early Christian communities incorporated it into their lives. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is studied as it relates to healing and forgiveness in Sacred Scripture.
931/932 - Religion 3
Christian Morality: This course is intended to present morality as a personal response to Jesus Christ. It explores conscience, laws, and decision making skills needed to make sound moral judgments. It highlights the teachings of Jesus which serve as a guide for the formation of Christian conscience. In an attempt to apply the principles of Christian morality, the course focuses on contemporary moral issues. The sacrament of Penance is studied. In this sacrament, repentance, and guilt are brought into contact with the compassion and love of Christ. The purpose of this study of morality is that the student gain confidence in his/her ability to make correct Christian choices.
941/942 - Religion 4
The Holy Spirit and the Church: This course is intended to provide a survey of the influence of the Church of Christ on humanity from the time of Jesus to the present Roman Catholic Church of the 21st century. Its particular focus is the ongoing presence of the Holy Spirit who has guided the Church down through the ages. It also addresses the vital role of the Church in the world today. Its purpose is to instill in the student a love for the Church and a desire to be an active follower of Jesus.
Marriage, Family, and Christian Vocation: This course is intended to develop the idea that a Christian vocation is the call to live in Christ Jesus. It examines the way in which marriage, priesthood, religious life, and single life all contribute to the building up of the Kingdom of God. It explores Christian marriage and family in both their theological and practical dimensions. Its purpose is to assist the student in preparing to respond to his/her Christian vocation in life. Special attention is given to the Sacramental aspects of marriage (Matrimony) and priesthood (Holy Orders).