CONT625: Religious Education in Catholic Schools Part 2
This Part II course in Religious Education in Catholic Schools will deepen your understanding of the Catholic educator’s vocation and prepare you to take on greater responsibility within your Catholic school community. You will examine the historical foundations and current realities of Catholic education in Ontario, exploring how Gospel values, Catholic Social Teaching and Church documents inform your professional identity and daily practice. The course emphasizes the integration of scripture, liturgy and sacramental life into school culture, while fostering inclusive and equity-focused learning environments rooted in faith. This course will equip you to nurture learners’ spiritual growth, contribute to a vibrant Catholic identity within your school and serve as a faith-filled leader in today’s diverse educational landscape.
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn and Do
In this course, you’ll have the opportunity to
- examine theological and scriptural understanding
- enhance pedagogical practices for Catholic education
- apply catholic social teaching and faith in action
- cultivate leadership in catholic education
- develop a comprehensive and holistic approachto Catholic education
- integrate culturally responsive practices in Catholic classrooms
- embed Indigenous perspectives to support reconciliation
- promote interfaith dialogue and religious literacy
- design inclusive curriculum rooted in Catholic values
- foster learner engagement through faith-centered pedagogy
- support learners’ spiritual and moral development
- utilize technology to enrich Catholic faith formation
- advocate for equity and social justice in school communities
- collaborate effectively with families, parishes, and community partners
- reflect critically on personal vocation and professional growth
Assessments
Module 1
Setting the Stage
Module 2
The Word of God in Catholic Education
Progress Update 1
Module 3
Sacramental, Liturgical, and Spiritual Life
Module 4
Catholic Schools in a Postmodern World
Progress Update 2
Module 5
Ethics and Morality in Catholic Education
Module 6
Pedagogical Practices for Catholic Education
Progress Update 3
Module 7
Professional Resource Portfolio