| Theology I - Catholic Beliefs |
| A comprehensive survey of Catholic beliefs and practices directed to younger high school students. This survey is inclusive of Catholicism’s biblical roots in Hebrew and Christian scripture, its concept of Church as a vibrant faith community, and its sacramental system. Includes an introduction to the life of St. Benedict. |
| Class Credit: 0.5 |
Class Grade Level: 09 |
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| Theology I - Hebrew Scriptures |
| The Hebrew scriptures which contain the roots of not only Judaism but also Christianity, is closely tied to the history of the Biblical Jews. This course aims to help students comprehend the wealth of Judeo-Christian spiritual tradition and challenges them to grow in their appreciation of God, themselves and other people. |
| Class Credit: 0.5 |
Class Grade Level: 09 |
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| Theology II |
| This course is a survey of Catholic Moral Teaching with a view of the practice of those same virtues in the lived experience of the student. Guided research, a practicum and discussion are a large part of this course, as are the standard moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. |
| Class Credit: 1 |
Class Grade Level: 10 |
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| Theology III |
| This course consists of two sections: One of Christian history and the other of the history of the Roman Catholic Church. Christian history will be developed through use of the Christian scriptures. Church history covers the historical life and meaning of the people of God from the time of Christ to the present. |
| Class Credit: 1 |
Class Grade Level: 11 |
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| Theology IV |
| The Sacraments are studied with an emphasis made to relate one's Sacramental life to the choice of vocation. Public and private worship of the Roman Catholic Church and its incorporation into the life of the student is included in the first semester. The capstone of three and a half years of theology, the students will be expected to defend the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church from a scriptural, doctoral, moral, and historic basis. It investigates the student's personal integration of the Catholic Faith into his own life. |
| Class Credit: 1 |
Class Grade Level: 12 |
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