Theology

PASCHAL MYSTERY AND MORAL THEOLOGY | RE1017 | GRADE 10 | FULL YEAR Prerequisites: None Focusing on the central mystery of Jesus’ life—his passion, death, and resurrection—students will understand that to be a follower of Jesus is to embrace Jesus Christ our Savior as the model and guide for living a moral life. Students will learn a Catholic Christian ethical decision-making process and apply that process to moral and ethical issues faced by young adults in today’s society. In preparation for the ISLE (Integrated Service-Learning Experience), 10th grade students will complete 10 hours of service. In order to receive credit for this course, students will submit their ISLE commitment contract by the end of sophomore year and will complete their 30 hours of service learning by the end of the second semester junior year.

ECCLESIOLOGY AND SACRAMENTS | RE1125 | GRADE 11 | FULL YEAR Prerequisites: None First semester provides a means for understanding the interrelationship of the various components of the Catholic Church. While acknowledging the importance of the historical perspective, this course emphasizes the living Church. The course is constructed around those themes that represent Church practice and belief such as the Church as the People of God, the Church as Servant, and the Church as Sacrament. Second semester focuses on how Jesus remains present to the Church and the world today. It expresses concrete ways for understanding the sacraments, participating in their rites, and benefiting from their grace. To receive credit for this course, students will submit their ISLE commitment contract by the end of sophomore year, will complete their 30 hours of service learning by the end of the second semester junior year.

HONORS SOCIAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC POLICY | SSR122 | GRADE 12 | FULL YEAR Prerequisites: Student will be considered for entrance into this course based on cumulative GPA, PSAT scores, or permission of instructor. Honors Public Policy and Social Justice is a year-long college credit course. The goal is to introduce social action into public policy. There is a 20 hour service requirement as a part of this course. This course integrates Catholic Social Teaching principles into the reality of students’ lives. This course counts as 1 credit but satisfies the requirement for one year of Theology and one year of Social Studies. The Seattle University course number is CISS 120 (Poverty in America).

CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLES | RE1201 | GRADE 12 | SEMESTER Prerequisites: None Christian Lifestyles examines skills and virtues which encourage growth in one’s relationships— with one’s self, family, friends, the broader community, and God. The course focuses on practical intelligence in these areas: the self, relationships, communication skills, sexuality, careers, budgeting and finance, marriage, and parenting.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING | RE1213 | GRADE 12 | SEMESTER Prerequisites: None Catholic Social Teaching examines the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching and specific social issues related to these teachings such as poverty, hunger, war, capital punishment, human life, and the environment.

COMMUNITY SERVICE | RE1202 | GRADE 12 | SEMESTER Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and application. Community Service acquaints students with the social needs of the Seattle community and extends Catholic education beyond the classroom. Students will volunteer in the community through direct and indirect service. Through their service, students will participate in engagement, reflection, and integration of the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching.