Religious Studies

The Religious Studies Department, reflecting the mission of the Catholic Church, encourages students to explore and grow in their faith by teaching, modeling and promoting Gospel values. We seek to balance the academic discipline of theology with exploration of faith to enable students to grow in their personal and communal relationship with Jesus.

Centered on Jesus Christ as Teacher and Savior, this program provides a comprehensive curriculum appropriate for the psychological and faith readiness of each grade level. The fundamental beliefs of Catholicism, the richness of scripture and tradition, spirituality, Sacrament, Church and challenges of Christian living are central to religious studies. Students are expected to think critically about contemporary issues guided by Catholic values and become young adults who live their faith through prayer, worship, service and social justice. The course curriculum is augmented by various Campus Ministry retreats and faith experiences, including regular opportunities for Mass.