THEOLOGY DEPARTMENT The Theology Department exists to help students arrive at a mature, living, and vital faith. The Theology program at Montini Catholic High School attempts to integrate the message of the Gospel of Jesus with the lifestyle of the students. It tries to make clear the significance of this message and gives the students the tools to make the Gospel of Jesus a living reality in today's world. 014
THEOLOGY 9 Grade:
1 Credit 9
Since students come to Montini with a variety of religious backgrounds and experiences, this course introduces them to the fundamentals of Catholicism. This course seeks to deepen our understanding of who God is and how He reveals Himself. They will be asked to deepen their understanding of grace, prayer, sacraments, and church and how these are lived out in their lives. This course will provide background on the Lasallian charism, the founder St. John Baptist De La Salle, and how it is applicable to our lives. As maturing Christians, the students will be encouraged to consider their concern for, and acceptance of others. The goal is to understand Catholic Christian beliefs and rituals as well as to integrate faith into daily life. 024
THEOLOGY 10: SCRIPTURE Grade: 10
1 Credit
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, authored by God through Inspiration, 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 may grow to know and love Jesus Christ more personally. The second semester of this course is to introduce students to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the living Word of God, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. In this course students will understand that Jesus Christ is the ultimate Revelation to us from God. In learning about who He is, the students will also learn who He calls them to be. 035
THEOLOGY 11: MORALITY Grade: 11
(Semester Course)
½ Credit
This semester course is designed to focus on the moral development of the high school student. A prime question posed throughout the course is "What kind of person am I becoming, and what kind of person do I want to become?" The content of this course teaches students as free and faithful members of the Church that they can make good moral choices while examining the more complex moral and spiritual theological concepts of the Catholic Faith. This course will provide the formation necessary to contemplate a moral life. Along with a foundation to pursue deeper meaning in the student's life. The course will look at the virtues, and what it means to live a truly virtuous life. It will examine some moral questions, including some of the many moral issues found in culture today: Is morality subjective, what is right, what is wrong, and why? How important is personal happiness, and to what extent are we morally obliged to respect the rights and needs of others? What do we owe the poor, the oppressed and our loved ones?
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