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<p class="fontlook">RELIGION (7)<BR>
Full Year<BR>
Grade Level: 7th<BR>
<p class="fontlook">This course is an overview of Catholicism. It seeks to help students explore who they are in relation to the Church and the world. The course places special attention on the study of Jesus in Christian Scriptures; His birth, life, death and resurrection. In addition, students will look at how Jesus laid the foundation of the Church and the sacraments around us. Community service is an intrinsic part of this course. Throughout the year students will take part in service opportunities in their local community and world. In addition, service will take place through visits to senior centers and nursing homes.


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<p class="fontlook">RELIGION (8)<BR>
Full Year<BR>
Grade Level: 8th<BR>

<p class="fontlook">This course is a study of Jesus’ mission, and his establishment of the Church. Beginning with the apostolic age and the age of persecution, students will be introduced to the accomplishments of women and men of faith through the centuries. Students will continue to explore how Christianity spreads throughout Europe and how the hard work of many of our ancestors shaped and developed our religion. Students are further challenged to examine the missionary activity in North America that lead to the expansion of Catholicism in the New World and how it continues to grow today in the continents of South America and Africa. In addition, this course will explore moral decision making through the example of the Church. Community service is an intrinsic part of this course. Throughout the year students will take part in service opportunities in their local community and world. In addition, service will take place through visits to senior centers and nursing homes.

