Religious Education
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Limited openings are available for the 2010-2011 school year. Please contact the Admissions Office at (678) 387-9385 for specific information.

Religious Education

Primary considerations:

  • Religious education consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, including the teachings of the Second Vatican Council and the encyclicals of Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI
  • A holistic approach toward Catholic education that includes the school, the parish, and the home
  • An appropriate pedagogical approach to the spiritual life that emphasizes joy, love, healing and a lively and profound relationship with God
  • Fosters a spiritual life that includes daily private and group prayer, music to which students can relate, Mass whenever possible and Catholic spiritual traditions (rosary, stations, liturgical seasons)
  • Fosters a spiritual life that is ecumenical, dynamic, sacramental, orthodox and traditional
  • Includes service learning as a necessary component and outgrowth of spiritual life
  • Integrates with the international curriculum offered at the school and pervades every aspect of learning and social interaction at the school

Goals

  • Assessment will include both formative and summative evaluation by a qualified teacher.
  • Knowledge covered will include important content from the Christian Bible, the history and teachings of the Catholic Church, as well as an understanding of other faiths.
  • Concepts covered will include important questions about my relationship to God, those around me, the environment, and the world at large. Students will learn to examine the world from multiple points of view and discover their responsibility to the Church, the community and the world.
  • Students will learn important skills that relate to personal prayer, will research religious issues, plan and lead Catholic liturgies, and participate in and lead service projects.
  • Attitudes that will be fostered include IB attitudes as well as traditional Christian virtues.
  • Students are expected to put their faith into action in their class, their school and their community.

Religion Curriculum

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