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Religion Teachers Classes: Christian Faith/Sacraments Morality/Social Justice 802051 Scripture, Old and New Testaments 803000 Pursuit of Character 804001

RELIGION
ICA requirement: 4 years

Christian Faith/Sacraments
One Semester Each 9
This course is designed to introduce students to a more mature exploration of their faith. As they study areas of basic Christian faith, life, worship and Christian sexuality, they will be given the opportunity to reflect upon how these relate to their developing personality and to their journey in religious faith. The course is intended to assist students in their growth toward human and Christian personal identity.

Sacraments is designed to introduce students to a theological, historical and experiential study of the seven sacraments with an examination of their rites and symbols. This course on sacraments exposes students to the concept of “sacramental awareness” which refers to the ability to recognize God’s presence in daily living. Other areas of study are grace, symbol, ritual, prayer, Jesus as the perfect sacrament and the church in her role as servant.

Morality/Social Justice 802051
One Semester Each 10
Ethics and morality pose questions about how we ought to act and how we should live. This course will present a philosophical framework with which to approach these questions. The course investigates the history of moral theology and how to develop an ethical lifestyle in a pluralistic society. In addition, the class incorporates teachings on a variety of justice issues in order to invite students to develop a sense of responsibility and compassion.

The Social Justice class incorporates teaching on a variety of justice issues in order to invite students to develop a sense of responsibility and compassion. Throughout this class students will learn what the virtue of justice entails, recognize social justice problems in our world both locally and globally and be able to articulate causes as well as, well- reasoned responses and solutions.

Scripture, Old and New Testaments 803000
Two Semesters 11
This full year course is designed to acquaint the student with the history, major stories, principal characters, themes and symbols of the Old and New Testaments. Because the Scriptures are the foundation of our Judeo-Christian faith, a strong background in them will significantly contribute to each student's understanding of the spiritual roots of the Church, her teachings, her liturgy, and the sacraments.

Pursuit of Character 804001
Two Semesters 12
The framework of this course is based on a study of moral ecology, the belief that God created human beings to have a relationship with Him as the source of life and intends that human beings have relationships with one another in their journey through life. Together as a class, students will have the opportunity to examine issues of conscience, the relationship between law and truth, issues of human rights, questions of self-worth, and the responsibilities of sexuality, family and community.