1102 CP Theology 1 – Encountering Christ, the Word
Year Course - Required for graduation
The Revelation of Jesus in Scripture – 1st Semester
The purpose of this course is to give students a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures. Through their study of the Bible they will come to encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. In the course they will learn about the Bible, how it was formed, and its value to people throughout the world. They will learn how to read the Bible and will become familiar with the major sections of the Bible and the books included in each section. The students will pay particular attention to the Gospels where they will be introduced to the person of Jesus.
The Paschal Mystery - 2nd Semester
Students will build on and deepen theological concepts about the person of Jesus Christ learned in the first semester. They explore major themes in salvation history particularly found in the New Testament. Building on notions of original sin and covenant, with an in-depth exploration of the Paschal Mystery through careful study of Scripture and Church documents.
1202 CP Theology 2 – The Mission of Christ
Year Course - Required for graduation
The Church - Semester 1
The semester begins by examining the call to discipleship in the Church and each individual's life. The first semester of Theology 2 builds on the theme of discipleship for a close examination of the Church and its continuation of the mission of Christ. Students will explore the nature and meaning of the Church and therein trace developments in its understanding of Jesus. This will include an examination of the Church councils and its response to questions of orthodoxy. The course concludes by exploring the questions: Why Catholic? And What are the challenges facing our Church community?
Sacraments - 2nd Semester
The purpose of this course is to help students understand that they can encounter Christ today in a full and real way in and through the sacraments, and especially through the Eucharist. Students will examine each of the sacraments in detail so as to learn how they may encounter Christ throughout life.
1302 CP Theology 3 – Life in Christ
Year Course - Required for graduation
This course asks: what does it mean to live a Christian life? Building on what students have learned through their encounter with Christ in Scripture and in the teachings of the Church, these semesters explore grace in our everyday lives and the moral life we choose to live as a response to God’s love. The first semester focuses on defining and applying the moral law for Christian life, while the second semester focuses on the moral law as it applies to Catholic Social Teaching.
1401 CP Critical Reflections
Year Course - Required for graduation
Critical Reflections – 1st Semester
Critical Reflections on the Theory of Knowledge in Philosophy and Theology, takes the motto of Servite High School: "I believe so that I may understand" as the necessary background for examining critical thinking habits which inform faith. The course introduces the student to epistemology, the theory of knowledge, and the way truth claims are made. Socio-political & moral philosophy theories are studied to examine the implications of morality for social living. Students are invited to critically examine these theories in light of the Gospel.
World Religions – 2nd Semester
Critical Reflections on the World’s Religions is a survey of the doctrines, scriptures, rituals, history and daily religious life of the religions of the East. This complements the extensive study students have already completed in Christianity and Judaism. This course focuses on the religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and the religious traditions of China and Japan. The course is designed to provide the factual knowledge base necessary for critical thinking about the world’s religions. Students are afforded the opportunity to appreciate the universal search for the Divine & the expression of.
7595 Formation Priory
9th-12th grade class. Required for graduation
