Courses

This course introduces students to the main stories and teachings of the Christian faith as found in the Bible. Students are invited to learn more about what it means to follow the example and teachings of Jesus, who is the central figure of Christianity. Students also learn about how Christians express their faith through various practices and traditions of the Church, such as rituals, celebrations, laws, and doctrines. Students reflect on their own personal growth and faith journey as they explore these topics. Students also examine how Christians apply their moral values and principles to various issues in society, such as life and death, sexuality, and human rights. The course aims to inspire students to love and serve others as Jesus did, and to contribute to the common good of humanity. The course uses the Bible as the main source of Christian wisdom and guidance, as well as the social teachings of the Church, which address issues of justice, peace, and solidarity. The course also incorporates themes of diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, and equity in relation to different cultures and communities.

This course encourages and challenges students, to apply the ethical values and social justice ideas that inspire Catholics to contribute to society as followers of Jesus. Students will learn about such basic topics as: what makes us human, how we reflect God’s nature, what is culture, how Jesus relates to culture, how to cooperate with others, social justice, spiritual practices and rituals, friendship and intimacy. The course also examines how the living Church interacts with modern culture, and what it means to be a good Christian young person in a diverse and secular world. It asks students to think about the person and message of Jesus, and how to apply this message while living in a society that is less religious. By asking them important questions about their faith, students will gain a better understanding of their connection with God and other people.

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.