This course engages students in the examination of the Christian narrative as revealed in Sacred Scripture. Students are  invited to a deeper understanding of both the joy and the demands of living out the call to discipleship as it is described in  the Scriptures. Students explore discipleship as encountered in the Sacred Tradition of the Church (Sacraments, Liturgical  Year and Church Teaching and Law), as part of their ongoing personal growth and faith understanding. Students explore  Catholic rituals, teaching, practice, morals and values, and virtues to facilitate a healthy and covenantal relationship with  self, God and with others. Using theological reflection, they are challenged to explore the connections and disconnections of ethical concepts (euthanasia, abortion, sexuality, etc.) between the Church and contemporary culture. The course focuses  on encouraging students to know and love by following in the footsteps of Jesus. As they learn of his words and deeds,  they discover the importance of prayerfully serving the community to bring about the Reign of God.  

This course both invites and challenges the adolescent to personalize the Gospel values and social justice principles that  guide Catholics in understanding their role in shaping culture as disciples of Jesus. Students will explore such foundational  topics as: what it means to be human, created in God’s image, what is culture, Christ and culture, living together in  solidarity, social justice, prayer and sacrament, friendship and intimacy. Connections between the living Church and  contemporary culture are explored in terms of what it means to be a responsible Christian adolescent in a secularized,  pluralistic world.  

 This course enables students to study world religions and belief traditions in local, Canadian, and global contexts. Students  will explore aspects of the human quest for meaning and will examine world religions and belief traditions as exemplified in  various sacred teachings and principles, rites, and passages. They will also study the interaction throughout history between  society and various belief traditions, and will have opportunities to develop research and inquiry skills related to the study of  world religions and belief traditions.  

This course provides students with opportunities to explore various world religions and belief traditions. Students will  develop knowledge of the terms and concepts relevant to this area of study, will examine the ways in which religions and  belief traditions meet various human needs, and will learn about the relationship between belief and action. They will  examine sacred writings and teachings, consider how concepts of time and place influence different religions and belief  traditions, and develop research and inquiry skills related to the study of human expressions of belief.  

This course enables students to develop an understanding of historical and contemporary issues relating to equity, diversity,  and social justice in a variety of contexts. Students will explore the nature of diversity and power relations in Canada and  how social norms shape individual identity. They will learn about social activism and how to address situations that involve  discrimination, harassment, and denial of rights. Students will develop and apply research skills and will design and  implement a social action initiative relating to an equity, diversity, or social justice issue. 

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of how the Church engages contemporary culture with faith  and reason, in pursuit of love, justice, and the common good. Students will have opportunity to learn how living the  Baptismal vocation to a virtuous life, filled with the joy of the Gospel and nurtured by the sacraments, can transform them  and society from within, allowing God to reign in human hearts. Students will also refine research and inquiry skills. Pre requisite: HRT 3M or any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or  Canadian and world studies.  

 This course has the aim of assisting students in understanding themselves as moral persons living the way of Christ  through an examination of the revelation of sacred Scripture, and the experience and teaching of the Catholic Church. It  engages students in critical reflection on significant contemporary moral and ethical issues in light of Scripture, Church  teaching, and their own experiences (i.e., Theological Reflection). Social and ecological justice issues are explored along  with a study of topics that focus on Christian mercy and forgiveness. The graces and challenges of every day human living,  understanding who we are, what we are called to be, and living in relationships, including marriage, and family life are  explored from a Catholic perspective. Students are challenged to adopt the Christian stance in the political world. 

This course enables students to acquire an understanding of the nature of philosophy and philosophical reasoning skills and to  develop and apply their knowledge and skills while exploring specialized branches of philosophy (the course will cover at least  three of the following branches: metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, philosophy of science, social and political philosophy,  aesthetics). Students will develop critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they formulate and evaluate arguments  related to a variety of philosophical questions and theories. They will also develop research and inquiry skills related to the study  and practice of philosophy. Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and  humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies.