Religion

INSTRUCTORS: | Carmen Johnson | Cheryl Rambour | Tom Salyard | Fr. Jeff Loseke | Jeff Ohnoutka

RELIGION 7
Grade 7
Two Non-Consecutive Quarters
Required

This course is designed to explore the many aspects of Jesus. An examination of the Gospels, Jesus' ministry and followers, and prayer will help the student to answer in a personal way the question Jesus asks, "Who do you say I am?"

RELIGION 8
Grade 8
Two Non-Consecutive Quarters
Required

The eighth grade course presents to the student a summary of the Catholic Christian faith. The basic objective of the course is to help the student to re-examine and understand anew the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Faith each is baptized into.

The Catholic Faith is studied with the principle emphasis being placed on God, community, covenant and message. Activities, scripture, study questions, tradition, and present day teachings will give the student a well-rounded overview of the Faith.

RELIGION 9
Grade 9
Full Year - 5 Credits - Meets Every Other Day
Required

Freshmen Religion concentrates on the Christian Old Testament and the Christian New Testament. The basic objective of the Old Testament part of the course is to familiarize the student with the organization of books, the history of development, the major figures and their interrelationship, and the realization of the Messiah. The basic objective of the New Testament part of the course is to help the student see Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament and also to help the student see Scriptures having answers to the basic questions about life in regard to themselves, the world, and God.

RELIGION 10
Grade 10
Full Year - 5 Credits - Meets Every Other Day
Required

Two distinct aspects of the Catholic Church will be covered during Sophomore Religion. Students will gain an understanding of our historical roots, the people who influenced society and the Church, and special Christian events as they study the history of the Catholic Church. Students will then focus on faith development. They will discuss what faith means to them and others, how it can be developed, various forms of prayer, and how to enhance their prayer life.

RELIGION 11
Grade 11
Full Year - 10 Credits
Required

This course is divided into two semesters. The first semester will deal with the morality of the Catholic Church. Various Documents and Teachings of the Church will be studied. This course will help the student form a good positive decision-making process. The second semester is designed to acquaint the student with the social tradition of the Church from the perspectives of scriptures, history, and contemporary issues. The student will consider basic social issues that are personal, interpersonal, communal, and global. The spiritual basis for considering these issues will be integrated throughout the text so the student as a mature, informed Christian can address the social issues of our time through faith and personal action.

RELIGION 12
Grade 12
Full Year - 10 Credits
Required

The first semester of the senior year examines the symbolic nature of our communal worship as well as the historical liturgical development of the sacramental system of the Roman Catholic Church. The class attempts to connect our ancient tradition with contemporary celebration to promote an increased awareness and participation in the sacramental life of faith. The third quarter of the senior year students study the theological and historical origins of the sacrament of marriage. In an attempt to familiarize students with practical ramifications and Church expectations regarding marriage, students also participate in a "marriage practicum" in which "couples" are asked to plan a wedding and prepare for the demands of married life. The fourth quarter of the senior year deals with the relationship of the Roman Catholic Church to other Christian denominations and world religions. Through research and class presentations students are exposed to religious practices and beliefs which they may encounter in college and beyond.