Courses

This course introduces students to the foundational stories and teachings Christianity as presented in the Bible. Students are invited to explore what it means to follow the example and teachings of Jesus, the central figure of the Christian faith. The course also examines how Christians express their beliefs through practices and traditions such as rituals, celebrations, and core teachings of the Church. Students will reflect on their own personal growth and values while engaging with these topics, regardless of their own faith background. They will also consider how Christian moral principles are applied to important social issues like life and death, sexuality, and human rights. The course encourages students to develop a sense of compassion and service, inspired by Jesus' example, and to contribute positively to their communities and society as a whole. Using the Bible as a primary source alongside the Church's social teachings on justice, peace, and solidarity, students will engage with key ideas that have shaped Christian thought and practice throughout history.

This course encourages and challenges students to explore the ethical values and social justice principles that inspire Catholics to contribute positively to society as followers of Jesus. Students will engage with fundamental topics such as what it means to be human, how we reflect God's nature, the concept of culture, and the relationship between Jesus and culture. They will also learn about cooperation, social justice, spiritual practices and rituals, friendship, and intimacy. The course examines how the living Church interacts with modern culture and explores what it means to be a young Christian in a diverse and largely secular world. Students are invited to reflect on the person and message of Jesus, considering how to live out these teachings in a society where religion may not always be central. Through thoughtful questions and discussions, students will deepen their understanding of their own faith and their connection with God and others.

This course introduces students to the main beliefs and practices of different religions, especially Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the spiritualities of the Indigenous peoples of Canada and a local religion. This is a general course that will help students learn about the common and unique aspects of these religions so they can communicate with others with respect and understanding. We live in a world with many different faiths. With the knowledge of this course, students should be able to make sense of the world’s religious issues. This course also helps students to see how these religions relate to our Catholic faith. The focus is on having conversations and exchanges with people of other religions as we increase our knowledge and appreciation for our Catholic faith. 

This course introduces students to the main beliefs and practices of different religions, especially Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the spiritualities of the Indigenous peoples of Canada and a local religion. This is a general course that will help students learn about the common and unique aspects of these religions so they can communicate with others with respect and understanding. Ontario is a diverse and multicultural province. Students will explore the various religious cultures in their own area and around the world. This course also helps students to see how these religions relate to our Catholic faith. The focus is on having conversations and exchanges with people of other religions as we increase our knowledge and appreciation for our Catholic faith.

This course helps students to learn how the Church interacts with the modern society based on its beliefs and values, seeking to promote love, justice, and the common good. Students will discover how following the Church’s teachings and practices can lead them to a better life, full of joy and positive change, both for themselves and others. Students will also improve their research and inquiry skills, as this course encourages them to reflect on their moral identity and decisions in a complex world. By studying the different ethical theories, the sacred writings of the Church, and the Church’s history and teachings, students will be able to examine various moral and ethical issues from the perspective of the Catholic faith.

This course helps students to learn how to be good people based on the values and principles of Christianity, and it encourages students to think deeply about how to deal with different moral and ethical problems in today’s world, using the guidance of the Bible, the Christian community, and their own experiences. It also covers topics such as social and environmental justice, compassion and forgiveness, personal growth and identity, as well as relationships and family life from a Christian point of view. Students are challenged to apply Christian values in the public sphere. This course invites students to understand themselves as moral agents who have to make choices in a complex world. By studying different ways of thinking about ethics, the messages of the Bible, and the history and teachings of Christianity, students will be able to examine various moral and ethical issues from a Christian perspective.

This course helps students to learn about the history and evolution of the major ideas of Western Philosophy, and the course aims to show students that there is no conflict between using logic and having beliefs. For this reason, during the course of this programme, we will study a letter written by Pope John Paul II called “Fides et Ratio”, which means Faith and Reason. This letter explains how logic and beliefs can work together, and how being a Catholic Christian does not mean rejecting reason, but rather accepting some things that are beyond our understanding. This course also gives students the chance to explore the different branches of philosophy from the point of view of Catholicism. We will examine various philosophical theories and compare them with the ideas of influential Catholic thinkers and the teachings and writings of the Catholic Church, as well as our own experiences.

The Theory of Knowledge course helps students to think critically about different ways of knowing. Students will learn about what knowledge is and how we know things. TOK is a core part of the IB Diploma Programme that all students have to take. Students will study how we use reason, perception, language, faith, intuition, memory, imagination and emotion to understand the world. TOK also helps students to be aware of their own beliefs and values, and to appreciate other people’s views and cultures. Students will compare and evaluate the kinds of knowledge that different subjects create and use, such as math, science, art, history, ethics and religion. By doing this, students will learn to appreciate the complexity and interconnectedness of knowledge in the global context.