To Teach as Jesus
Gross Catholic’s curriculum includes four required theology courses for students. In addition, students participate in apostolic outreach, whereby they can offer service to their school, church, and the community each year.
Theology 1 leads the students toward a deeper understanding of the Bible and the history of our salvation presented within it. The students learn to navigate the Bible and use basic exegetical skills. The second semester leads the students toward a deeper understanding of divine Revelation, the Trinity, the Incarnation, Jesus’ significant relationships, Jesus’ teachings, Jesus’ example, salvation, and discipleship as a response to God’s love.
Theology 2 takes a deeper look into the Paschal Mystery. Students will connect the Old Testament’s covenants to the New Testament’s covenant through Christ’s life, suffering, death and resurrection. Students also explore the history of the Catholic Church from Christ’s commission to “Go and make disciples” to continuing to keep the Church active and alive today.
Theology 3 reflects on Catholic moral framework and presents the student with the challenged of accepting the role of being a responsible Catholic; thus, helping the student to achieve his or her potential in the light of Catholic Church teachings and directives. Theology 3 also takes a closer look into the seven Sacraments of the Church and the responsibilities and graces that come from the Sacraments.
Theology 4 relates the teaching of Jesus and His Church to the struggles for justice and peace in our lives today. Students will consider the Christian vision of a just world and with God’s help the call to personal transformation using the process called the Pastoral Circle. Students will complete an action project that includes ten hours of responding to injustices in the community at large. Through a study of Christian lifestyles the student will gain a clearer understanding of the four lifestyle paths; marriage, consecrated life, single and ordained clergy. Students will be challenged to develop Christian values, in light of Jesus’ two greatest commandments, and carry these values and attitudes into their future vocations and relationships. Particular emphasis will be placed on the sacraments of vocations, scripture as well as Church teachings, doctrine, and guidance.