Courses

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. The scriptural story which frames our Catholic faith provides the framework for student exploration of contemporary issues of Christian living. Students are encouraged to deepen their understanding of their relationship with God and neighbour working out of the wisdom of the Scriptures and Catholic Social Teachings. Themes from creating communities of peace, cultural proficiency, Aboriginal Education, the Equity and Inclusive Education strategy will be woven into the course.

Prerequisite - none

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 is for ESL (English Language Learners) students only.*

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.

Prerequisite - none

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.

Prerequisite - none

*There is an enhancement fee for this course.*

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. With this understanding, students will use the integrated arts model and deepen their faith by exploring and expressing the content through multiple arts and communication technology disciplines. The curriculum is enhanced through the process of creating, producing and presenting artworks and productions on an individual, collaborative and community level.

The course uses the strands of the HRE2O course as guidelines to structuring the course and meets the religious expectations of the HRE2O course while building upon the skills and content learned in the ALC1O/2O course.

Prerequisite - ALC1OR/ALC2OR

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 is for ESL (English Language Learners) students only.*

This course engages students in the examination of world religions, particularly Judaism, Christianity, Islam and the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Spiritualties and a locally appropriate religious tradition. This is a survey course that will help students understand the basic similarities and differences between the religious traditions so they can interact with others with acceptance and familiarity. We live in a multi-faith global community. With the knowledge of this course, students ought to be able to understand more clearly the world’s religious affairs. This course provides a basis for understanding the world’s great religious traditions from the perspective of our Catholic Faith Tradition. Emphasis is on inter-religious and ecumenical dialogue as we deepen an awareness and appreciation for our Catholic Faith Tradition.

Prerequisite - none

This course engages students in the examination of world religions, particularly Judaism, Christianity and Islam, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Spiritualties’, and locally appropriate religious tradition(s), if suitable. This is a survey course that will help students understand the basic similarities and differences between the religious traditions so they can interact with others with acceptance and familiarity. Ontario is a multi-faith global community. Students will deepen their understanding of the various faith traditions in their local community and around the world. This course provides a basis for understanding the world’s great religious traditions from the perspective of our Catholic Faith Tradition. Emphasis is on inter-religious and ecumenical dialogue as we deepen an awareness and appreciation for our Catholic Faith Tradition.

Prerequisite - none

This course engages students in the examination of world religions, particularly Judaism, Christianity, Islam and the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Spiritualties and a locally appropriate religious tradition. This is a survey course that will help students understand the basic similarities and differences between the religious traditions so they can interact with others with acceptance and familiarity. We live in a multi-faith global community. With the knowledge of this course, students ought to be able to understand more clearly the world’s religious affairs. This course provides a basis for understanding the world’s great religious traditions from the perspective of our Catholic Faith Tradition. Emphasis is on inter-religious and ecumenical dialogue as we deepen an awareness and appreciation for our Catholic Faith Tradition.

*This course is for ESL (English Language Learners) students only.*

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 the 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.

Prerequisite - HRT3M1 or any university or university/college preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.

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 the 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.

Prerequisite - HRT3M1 or any university or university/college preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.

*This course is for ESL (English Language Learners) students only.*

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 everyday 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 challenges students to understand themselves as moral persons living in a world full of choices. Through an examination of ethical theories, the revelation of Sacred Scripture, and the experience and teaching of the Catholic Church, students will be given an opportunity to explore a variety of moral and ethical issues through the eyes of their Catholic Faith Tradition.

Prerequisite - none

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. This course provides students with the opportunity to explore the historical development of main areas of philosophy from the perspective of our Catholic Faith. Philosophical theories will be explored while accessing the thought of major Catholic philosophers and the vast body of teachings and Scripture within the Catholic Faith Tradition.

Prerequisite - any university or university/college preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.