High School Theology

Students discover how the revelation of God in Jesus Christ is transmitted through Scripture and Tradition. The course traces the single story of salvation history told by the Bible, from creation and the fall to the redemption in Christ. Students learn to read Scripture with confidence and understanding, guided by the living Tradition of the Church. The curriculum emphasizes that the teaching of the Church opens up the riches of the Bible, allowing for a deeper and freer engagement with God's Word.

This course provides a historic perspective on salvation history after the Redemption. Students learn that while the Church is composed of human beings who sin, God’s grace abounds even more. The course demonstrates that the Church is the only institution that has stood the test of time, fulfilling Christ's promise that the "gates of hell would not prevail against her." Students also develop advanced note-taking and study skills using the Cornell Method.

Students explore the deep principles of Catholic morality and Catholic Social Teaching (CST). The course engages with Aquinas's Summa Theologiae to understand the classical grammar of morality, while also examining modern magisterial documents to understand the Church’s response to social, economic, and political realities. Ideally, students learn to apply Catholic moral principles to contemporary questions with clarity, coherence, and charity, integrating moral reasoning with a respect for human dignity.

This course offers a comprehensive historical introduction to Western Philosophy. Students explore the significant figures and major ideas of ancient Greek philosophy, including the Pre-Socratics, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. The curriculum also examines the relationship between faith and reason and introduces the scholastic tradition through St. Thomas Aquinas. Philosophy serves as a vital vehicle for developing critical thinking, intelligent discussion, and persuasive writing skills.

Senior Bioethics provides a profound examination of ethical issues in health care through the lens of the Catholic moral tradition. Students engage with specific Church teachings regarding the sanctity and dignity of human life, from conception to natural death. Through lectures, readings, case studies, and discussions, students master the foundational principles of medical ethics, preparing them to defend their faith with clarity and compassion in a complex world. Apologetics answers St. Peter’s call to "Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you" (1 Peter 3:15). This course equips students with the logical, biblical, and historical tools to explain and defend the Truths of the Catholic Faith with gentleness and respect.