神学课程描述
神学 Department Chairperson: Mrs. 杰基Leonetti
The 神学 department follows the Religious 课程 Framework designed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops over the four-year curriculum.
神学 I: Divine Revelation and the Story of God’s People
先决条件:没有 – required of all 9th graders.
(9) The purpose of this course is to give students a general overview and appreciation of the ways in which God is revealed. By studying the many books and genres of the Bible, students will come to appreciate the meaning of inspiration and Catholic bible interpretation. Through their study of the big picture and story of salvation in Sacred Scriptures, they will come to encounter 神的活道, 耶稣基督.
神学 II: Jesus and His 任务 of Salvation / The Church
先决条件:没有 – required of all 10th graders.
先决条件:没有 – required of all 10th graders.
(10) 1st Semester: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the mystery of 耶稣基督, 神的活道, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity and Messiah. 在本课程中 students will understand that 耶稣基督 is the ultimate Revelation to us from God who, 出于爱, freely gave his life for our salvation. In learning about who he is and what he did, the students will also learn who he calls them to be.
(10) 2nd Semester: This course focuses on how Christ’s mission is continued through the Church, Students will address the concept of Ecclesiology as they examine the role of the Church as both a faith community and social institution.
神学 III: The Sacraments / Morality
先决条件:没有 – required of all 11th graders.
先决条件:没有 – required of all 11th graders.
(11) 1st 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.
(11) 2nd Semester: This course focuses on the development of virtue and character. The course enables the student to see moral questions as limitless opportunities for personal growth. The course proposes the question, “What kind of person am I becoming and what kind of person do I want to become?” It answers by offering a Christian vision centered on Jesus as the model of full humanness.
神学 IV – 1st Semester Electives: (Required of all 12th graders not enrolled in 基督教领袖)
比较宗教
先决条件:没有
(12) This course will help the students understand the manner in which the Catholic Church relates to non-Catholic Christians as well as to other religions of the world. Building on the foundational truth that 耶稣基督 established the Catholic Church and entrusted to her the fullness of God’s Revelation, the course is intended to help students to recognize the ways in which important spiritual truths can also be found in non-Catholic Christian churches and ecclesial communities as well as in non-Christian religions.
(Meets CSU/UC “g” requirements; NCAA Approved)
社会正义
先决条件:没有
(12) The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching. 在本课程中, students are to learn how Christ’s concern for others, 尤其是穷人和有需要的人, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission.
(Meets CSU/UC “g” requirements)
神学四-第二学期:
职业 & 基督徒的生活方式
先决条件:没有 – Required of all 12th graders not enrolled in 基督教领袖.
(12) This course will help students to understand the vocations of life: how Christ calls us to live. 在本课程中, students should learn how all vocations are similar and how they differ. The course should be structured around married life, 单身生活, 僧侣的生活, 和神圣的生活. Students should learn what it means to live life for the benefit of others and the value in considering a vocation in service to the Christian community.
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基督教领袖
先决条件: Application process / Permission of Campus Minister
先决条件: Application process / Permission of Campus Minister
(12) This senior leadership class is intended to help students prepare for their future roles as leaders in the community, representing the best of 达米安高中. The class is also intended to assist the student in living out the Gospel challenge of being “men for others” in the spirit of St. 莫洛凯岛的达米安. Working in conjunction with 校园部, this class is responsible for preparing all school retreats, 礼拜仪式, 和para-礼拜仪式. The class also works in close collaboration with the 基督教服务 program in implementing service opportunities for the Damien community and the Counseling program in running the Big Brother-Little Brother mentoring program. 被考虑上这门课, participants must submit their application to the Campus Minister and be interviewed prior to their acceptance.