CONT624: Religious Education in Catholic Schools Part 1
This course is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of Catholic education and its practical application in school settings. You’ll explore the mission and purpose of Catholic education, learning to interpret scripture through a Catholic lens and integrate faith into lesson plans. The course emphasizes the significance of the sacraments and liturgy in fostering a Catholic school environment and applying Catholic social teachings to promote justice and inclusivity. You will develop skills to model Catholic identity and values, to analyze challenges in Catholic education, and to collaborate with families and parishes to enhance religious experiences for learners. The course culminates in the creation of a strategic plan or project proposal to address a contemporary challenge in Catholic education, providing innovative, faith-centred solutions to real-world issues.
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn and Do
In this course you’ll have the opportunity to
- explore the mission and purpose of Catholic education and its impact on learners’ development
- interpret scripture through a Catholic lens to support learners’ faith journeys
- consider the significance of sacraments and liturgy in fostering a Catholic school environment
- apply Catholic social teachings to promote justice and inclusivity in the school culture
- develop lesson plans that integrate faith and engage all learner needs
- model Catholic identity and values in the school and broader community
- analyze current challenges in Catholic education and create faith-based responses
- learn ways to foster collaboration with families and parishes to enhance learners' religious experiences
- explore a school ethos that reflects Catholic principles across all aspects of learner life
- advocate for Catholic values, supporting learners' moral and spiritual growth amidst modern issues
Assessments
Module 1
What is Catholic Education?
Module 2
Developing Faith Through Scripture
Progress Update 1
Module 3
Sacraments and Liturgy in Catholic Schools
Module 4
Catholic Social Teaching and School Culture
Progress Update 2
Module 5
Best Instructional Practices
Module 6
Catholic Identity in the Education System
Progress Update 3
Module 7
Moving Forward
Final Report