The aim of Catholic studies is for students to understand, value and engage in Catholic Christianity so they may hear an invitation, or deepen their commitment, to live as followers of Jesus Christ.
"Help each other to live and grow in the Christian faith so as to be valiant witnesses of the Lord. Be united, but not closed. Be humble, but not fearful. Be simple, but not naïve. Be thoughtful, but not complicated. Enter into dialogue with others, but be yourself." (Pope Benedict XVI, 2008)
Goals are broad statements identifying what students are expected to know and be able to do upon completion of the learning in a particular area of study by the end of Grade 12. The following four goals of Catholic studies will enable students to:
Goal 1 - understand and appreciate God's plan of salvation as expressed through Jesus Christ as it applies to meaning, self-worth and purpose in their lives in relationship with God, self, others and creation
Goal 2 - demonstrate an understanding of the dignity of the human person in making informed moral decisions based on scripture and Church teaching
Goal 3 - understand and appreciate the centrality of the liturgical and ritual life to the Catholic community
Goal 4 - understand and appreciate the diversity of religious expression through study of various Christian, religious and spiritual traditions