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2011-12 Revised
Holy Cross Catholic Academy
Course Information Sheet
Course Title:
Church and Culture
Course Code:
HRE4M
Prerequisite:
None
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is directed toward the clear identification of Catholic ethics and the concrete application of
these principles in the lives of students. The course proceeds from foundational beliefs rooted in Philosophy
and Revelation. Notions of happiness and freedom are explored. Further issues in social justice, ecology,
mercy, marriage, family and politics are addressed.
This course is intended to prepare the senior student for the lifelong task of living a good life in dialog with
the larger culture. In the Christian Service component, students will have an opportunity to reflect on a
portion of the 40 hours of required community involvement.
CONNECTION TO OUR CATHOLIC FAITH
This course challenges students to understand themselves as moral persons living in a world full of choices.
Through an examination of ethical theories, the revelation of Sacred Scripture, and the experience and
teaching of the Catholic Church, students will be given an opportunity to explore a variety of moral and
ethical issues through the eyes of their Catholic Faith Tradition.
Strands
SCRIPTURE
Overall Expectations
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PROFESSION OF FAITH
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Recognize the Scriptures as God’s offer to transform their lives;
Demonstrate knowledge of selected narratives and events in Sacred Scripture,
and identify their importance for life decisions;
Explain how the Scriptures can be used within the Catholic community of faith to
analyse and critique contemporary society;
Evaluate the various uses of scriptural genres as expressions of God’s activity in
the world and the religious use of these genres in Sacred Scripture.
Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between religious faith and
contemporary culture;
Demonstrate an understanding of the four marks of the Church (one, holy,
catholic, apostolic);
Explore the idea of culture as found in the teachings of the Church;
Demonstrate an understanding of the Catholic Church’s response to
contemporary culture as found in the social teachings of the Church;
Acknowledge that the call to faith includes a call to justice;
Demonstrate an understanding of the Holy Spirit as God’s love alive in the
world;
Perceive the challenge of how the People of God are called to be a transforming
force in relation to contemporary culture;
Use an experience of community service work as a lens through which to view
the relationship between gospel living and the values of contemporary culture.
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CHRISTIAN MORAL
DEVELOPMENT
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PRAYER AND
SACRAMENTAL LIFE
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FAMILY LIFE
EDUCATION
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Examine the human search for meaning and purpose in the context of Christian
anthropology;
Recognize the role of the Church as a community of disciples called to transform
the world;
Appreciate that humans are created with the ability to discern right from wrong,
and with the freedom to choose between them
Demonstrate a knowledge of how Catholic Tradition informs moral decisionmaking;
Understand that the Ten Commandments arise out of the experience of the
Hebrew people and are imperatives in making moral decisions;
Examine principles of Catholic moral teaching;
Examine key tenets of Catholic social teaching;
Explore the Church’s teaching on work;
Critique the messages and values of the media which run counter to the Gospel
vision of life;
Analyse social structures in light of the Church’s social teachings;
Explain why people have the right to form labour unions.
Identify and describe the role of sacraments in the life journey of Catholics with
special emphasis on the sacraments of vocation;
Identify the Catholic understanding of the Sacrament of Marriage;
Recognize the importance of preparation for marriage, both proximate and longrange;
Appreciate the connection between the sacrament of marriage and the scriptural
image of marriage as a mirror of God’s love for his people in Christ;
Explain and describe the historical and contemporary celebration of marriage
within the Catholic Church;
Understand the Church’s teachings on valid marriages and annulments;
Identify the Catholic understanding of the sacrament of Holy Orders;
Define the Christian notion of service to others as a call to ministry;
Explain the various forms the call to ministry can take within the Christian
community;
Demonstrate an understanding of the Church’s historical and contemporary
teaching concerning ordained ministry;
Explain the various functions of ordained ministers (i.e., Bishop, priest, deacon);
Appreciate the challenge to religious vocations as presented by contemporary
culture;
Examine contemporary approaches to ministry as a call to service.
Examine the meaning and value of human freedom and commitment, values and
conscience and personal and social responsibility in light of the Catholic faith
tradition;
Describe and analyse the stages of the human life cycle with particular attention
to moral development;
Describe and discuss emotional balance; identify signs of imbalance that require
intervention, and sources of help;
Discern essential components for building healthy intimate relationships (e.g.,
family, friendships, romantic relationships, etc.) in their lives, and examine the
ways in which all relationships influence human growth;
Explore and interpret the relationship between the family and society; examine
challenges to family life such as illness, crisis and abuse;
Examine the role of chastity in the expression of sexuality in relationships and
marriage;
Examine issues related to sexual attraction and sexual decision-making (chastity,
love, marriage, pre-marital relationships, pregnancy, abortion, adoption,
cohabitation);
Demonstrate an understanding of the Church’s teaching of the sacredness of
human life from conception to natural death;
Demonstrate an understanding and profound respect for the sacred gift of human
procreation, the gift of children, the experience of parenting;
Examine issues of fertility/infertility, reproductive technology, and STD’s as one
cause of infertility;
Demonstrate an understanding and an appreciation of the role Church encyclicals
play in providing teaching and guidance in Family Life issues.
Unit Themes and Timelines
Theme Title
Approximate Time
Mapping the Ethical Experience
23 hours
Guided by the Light of Revelation
12 hours
Discovering the Good Life
21 hours
Gifted with Freedom / Proclaiming Justice and Mercy
21 hours
Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
7 hours
Searching for the Good: Special Topics
23 hours
Instructional strategies: modeled, shared and guided instruction, cooperative group learning, accountable talk, independent
application and consolidation, experiential learning, inquiry-based learning, robust thinking (critical analysis and reflection).
Assessment and Evaluation Breakdown
CATEGORIES 100%
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Communication
Application
TERM 70%
30%
25%
20%
25%
K – 19%
T – 18%
C – 17%
A – 16%
FINAL
CPT
10%
(Thinking 7%,
Communication 3%)
30%
EXAM
20%
(Knowledge 11%,
Application 9%)
Assessment and Evaluation Strategies: classroom presentations, conferences, essays, response journals, demonstrations,
interviews, learning logs, quizzes, tests, and exams, observations, performance tasks, portfolios, question and answers,
self-assessment. Assessment and Evaluation Tools: Checklists, exemplars, rating scales, rubrics, metacognition,
self and peer assessment, anecdotal notes.
Focus on Learning Skills
Responsibility
Organization
Independent Work
Collaboration
Initiative
Self-Regulation
 Fulfils
responsibilities
and commitments
within the
learning
environment.
 Completes and
submits class
work, homework,
and assignments
according to
agreed-upon
timelines.
 Takes
responsibility for
and manages own
behaviour.
 Devises and
follows a plan
and process for
completing
work and tasks.
 Establishes
priorities and
manages time
to complete
tasks and
achieve goals.
 Identifies,
gathers,
evaluates, and
uses
information,
technology,
and resources
to complete
tasks.
 Independently
monitors, assesses, and
revises plans to
complete tasks and
meet goals.
 Uses class time
appropriately to
complete tasks.
 Follows instructions
with minimal
supervision.
 Accepts various roles
 Looks for and
and an equitable share of
acts on new ideas
work in a group
and opportunities
 Responds positively to
for learning.
the ideas, opinions,
 Demonstrates
values, and traditions of
the capacity for
others.
innovation and a
 Builds healthy peerwillingness to
to-peer relationships
take risks.
through personal and
 Demonstrates
media-assisted
curiosity and
interactions.
interest in
 Works with others to
learning.
resolve conflicts and
 Approaches
build consensus to
new tasks with a
achieve group goals.
positive attitude.
 Shares information,
 Recognizes
resources, and expertise,
and advocates
and promotes critical
appropriately for
thinking to solve problems andthe
make
rights of self
decisions.
and
others
 Sets own individual
goals and monitors
progress towards
achieving them.
 Seeks clarification
or assistance when
needed.
 Assesses and
reflects critically on
own strengths, needs,
and interests.
 Identifies learning
opportunities,
choices, and
strategies to meet
personal needs and
achieve goals.
 Perseveres and
makes an effort when
responding to
challenges.
N.B. Additional Information Found in Student’s School Agenda/Board Policy:
Lates, Absences and Missed Assignments follow the YCDSB Assessment & Evaluation Guidelines, in compliance with the Ministry of
Education Policy on Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting.
Student Fees: In accordance with Board Policy 601, there are no course fees for basic course materials (e.g. textbooks, workbooks, handouts). Some courses may
offer enhancements (e.g. field trips, musical instruments, activities) for which there maybe a fee. Board Policy 601 is available on the board website at
www.ycdsb.ca.
Title of Textbook: ____In Search of the Good____Replacement Cost:______________$60 _____________
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