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Catholic Studies

With the recent findings of injustice toward the Canadian Indigenous population, the Gr 12 social justice classes have been researching and learning of the residential schools. In a united effort they have each created a memorial from their homes as an extension of the “shoes of remembrance” on the steps in Kamloops BC.

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Our Gr 10's have been busy making Advent Calendar Mobiles. Each day during advent leading up to Christmas the students will have a task that will allow them to assist others in order to show their discipleship by displaying a loving heart, a protective heart and/or grateful heart. The greatest gift the students can give is the gift of charity through selflessness.

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This lovely thank-you was received from the Downtown Mission as a gesture of appreciation for the Blessing Bags that the gr 12 students donated.

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In the month of September the Grade 12 Catholic Studies students got out of their seats, took out their chalk, went outside (6 feet apart), and created positive messages for the rest of the student body to appreciate. Colourful words of faith hope, love and kindness filled the front entrance walkway as well as the courtyard from their lessons on virtues

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The grade 12 catholic studies class put together Blessing Bags for the Homeless which were donated to the Downtown Mission. The bags include Hygiene items, snacks, cold weather items, gift cards, etc...

This activity was a true act of kindness toward the “poor and vulnerable” in our community which stems from our Principles of Catholic Social Justice which we explored in class.

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Secondary School Religion Overview

 

Grade 9

 

The primary text for this course is Be With Me. Using the Christian metaphor of ‘call’ and the archetype of ‘journey’, this course invites students into a conversation between their own story and the lived story of the Christian community. With eyes of faith, students will gaze through a lens filtered by Scripture, Profession of Faith, Christian Moral Development, Prayer, Sacramental Life, and Family Life in order to examine the attitudes and actions that characterize the Christian life, particularly in the areas of interpersonal relationships and sexuality. Students develop their understanding of Gospel values while actively engaging in a variety of challenging educational activities.

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Grade 10

 

This course examines the relationship between the person and message of Christ and the dominant attitudes of contemporary culture. Central to this course is the sacramental nature of Jesus and through His incarnation, the sacramentality of the Catholic Church, persons, and all of creation. Beginning with students’ own life experiences, seen in light of the Gospel narratives, students acquire a deeper and more systematic knowledge of Christ, his message, and his Church. Connections between the Church and contemporary culture are explored in terms of what it means to be a responsible adolescent developing as a member of a Catholic, Christian community while living within the context of a secular society. In the Family Life Education strand, students explore a variety of topics related to the themes of person-hood, interpersonal relationships, and sexuality. Students have the opportunity to experience first-hand the call and response to Christian Community Service.

 

Grade 11

 

World Religions introduces students to the various expressions and responses to humanity’s encounter with mystery in our quest for life’s meaning. The course explores the life wisdom found in the responses of the major faith traditions to the compelling questions concerning the spiritual dimension of human experience, self-understanding, and the role of the individual within the family. In the Family Life Education strand, students explore a variety of topics related to the themes of personhood, family relationships, and sexuality.
Its purpose is to familiarize students with the language of religious discourse and to develop their awareness of the place and function of religion in human culture. This exploration can lead students to a more authentic adherence to their religious tradition and a deeper commitment to the Catholic faith. It can help to break down prejudices and misconceptions about other religious traditions and, at the same time, strengthen and affirm the students’ own search for answers to life’s meaning.
This course enables students to discover what others believe and how they live, and to appreciate their own unique heritage. Students will learn about the teachings and traditions of a variety of religions, the connections between religions and the development of civilizations, the place and function of religion in human experience, and the influence of a broad range of religions on contemporary society. This course also introduces students to skills used in researching and investigating world religions.

 

Grade 12

 

This course is directed toward the clear identification of Catholic moral principles and the concrete application of these principles in the lives of students. The course proceeds from foundational beliefs rooted in Sacred Scripture concerning justice and peace to an exploration of the principles that shape Christian life. In the Family Life Education strand, students explore a variety of topics related to the themes of personhood, interpersonal relationships, and sexuality.

Special attention is given to the interaction between the Church and culture. The modern world is characterized by a multiplicity of values, philosophies, and ideologies. In a democratic, pluralistic society, these concepts may creatively reinforce one another or they may compete with and contradict one another. The Christian moral life is a call to follow Jesus Christ, to believe in the redemptive love of God for humankind and to proclaim and incarnate the reign of God as inaugurated by Jesus Christ. This course is intended to prepare the senior student for this lifelong task 

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