The purpose of this curriculum is to outline the provincial requirements for Catholic Studies 9.

This curriculum provides the learning outcomes that students are expected to achieve in Catholic studies by the end of the year. Indicators accompany each outcome to represent the breadth and depth of what students should know and be able to do in order to achieve the learning outcomes.

Research-based content and approaches for the teaching of Catholic studies are reflected at each grade. The curriculum is responsive to the breadth of a Catholic faith which includes Eastern and Western churches, changing demographics and educational contexts within the province.

Catholic Studies 9 is a locally-determined option. Time for locally determined options may be gained by reducing the Required Areas of Study by no more than 20% in any area. This creates a maximum of 300 minutes per week for locally determined options in Grade 9. (See Registrar's Handbook for School Administrators.)