them understand the past and meet their responsibilities in the future as people of faith. 6200 Our Catholic Faith (Religion 2) (10) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester The course is designed to help students understand the basics of the Catholic faith. They will explore the Apostles’ Creed, the Sacraments, prayer and personal morality. Students will investigate the sources of the Catholic faith and its application to their lives. 6300 Morality and Social Justice (Religion 3) (11) 5 credits 80 minutes, 1 Semester Students will learn how to make ethical, moral decisions with the guidance of an informed conscience. Students will also learn how to apply the seven principles of Catholic social teaching to contemporary social issues. These principles, rooted in Scripture, will help them to formulate and apply an authentic Christian response to unjust societal structures which threaten the dignity of the human person and the environment. 6320 Honors Religion 3 (Service) (11) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester The Honors Service Course is for students who enjoy community service. The course is open only to Juniors in the second semester, and they will focus on the Religion 3 curriculum in the Spring. Students will plan, organize and participate in service projects for the Notre Dame Community. This course will develop leadership skills useful in college and beyond. Acceptance into this course will involve an application process. Students will be expected to complete 50 hours of service per semester, up to half of which can be earned at school, during the school day. (Communications Concentration) 6400 World Religions and Christian Vocation Religion 4 (12) 5 credits 80 minutes, 1 Semester This course will challenge students to understand what it means to respond to God’s call in their own lives through the single, married or priestly state. In a broader context, students will learn how people since the
beginning of time have responded to the call of God through various world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam and Christianity. (Communications Concentration) 6410 Honors Religion 4 (Academic) (12) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester In addition to the basic Senior curriculum described in Religion 4, students will study philosophies related to each unit. An interest in the search for meaning and a willingness to analyze philosophical works are required. This course is recommended for students interested in an advanced academic approach to religious studies. Prerequisite: 90 average in Religion 3. (Communications Concentration, Applied Science Concentration) 6420 Honors Religion 4 (Service) (12) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester The Honors Service course is for students who enjoy doing community service. This course is open only to Seniors in the first semester and they will focus on the Religion 4 curriculum in the Fall. Students will plan, organize and participate in service projects for the Notre Dame community. This course will develop leadership skills useful in college and beyond. Acceptance into this course will involve an application process. Students will be expected to complete 50 hours of service per semester, up to half of which can be earned at school, during the school day. (Communications Concentration) 6450 Honors Service Practicum (12) 2.5 Credits Period 9, 1 Semester This practicum is for Senior students who have taken the Honors Service class in the fall and have exhibited exceptional leadership abilities. Students will serve as mentors to Junior Honors service students in the Spring semester, assisting them with the planning and execution of ICAN days and other service projects. Additionally, students will be required to continue fall projects to their completion or possibly pass the project to a junior student for the following academic year. Students may also choose to plan and execute new original projects of their own which will involve the larger school community. These activities will be done outside of the formal classroom setting. Students will be required to meet with their service learning teacher several times outside of the classroom to plan activities and report on their progress for credit. Students will be graded 31
