Overview of Catholicism

Course Description - Students will study the basic truths of the Catholic religion focusing on Sacred Scripture, Creed, Liturgy and Sacraments, Commandments, and Prayer.
Philosophy of the Program - The students will develop a basic knowledge of the Catholic religion, be encouraged to deepen their relationship with God through their prayer life, and be guided to live as followers of Jesus Christ and active members of their faith in order to impact their world.

Sacred Scripture

Course Description - Students will be guided in the study and interpretation of Sacred Scripture.
Philosophy of the Program - The students will be guided to grow spiritually and deepen their faith relationship with God through the deepening of their knowledge of Sacred Scripture and desire to live as followers of Jesus Christ and as active members of their faith.

Church History

Course Description - Students will study the history of the Catholic Church from the development of the early Christian community to the modern age.
Philosophy of the Program - The students will be helped to learn and appreciate the major developments and key persons in Church history. The students will reflect on their participation in and commitment to the Catholic Church. The students will be guided to grow spiritually and deepen their faith relationship with God and desire to live as followers of Jesus Christ and as active members of their faith.

Catholic Social Teaching

Course Description - Students will study the principles of Catholic Social Teaching and examine key issues related to justice and peace. They will also examine relationship issues in light of the Theology of the Body.
Philosophy of the Program - The students will describe and appreciate the Catholic Church’s principles of social justice. The students will identify and evaluate injustice in today’s world and be able to explain Christian approaches to conflict resolution. The students will be able to identify Christian perspectives on personal, interpersonal, and global dimensions of violence and peace.