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of faith development, and the relationship between faith and Catholics to “honor Jesus Christ while developing esteem
action. Students will explore a variety of forms of Christian for non-Christian religions.” Students then proceed on the
spirituality and prayer. They will also consider models of journey of studying, in a comparative and empathetic manner,
Christian Discipleship. Students will be asked to synthesize the basic elements of religions and the common questions
their own personal faith, theological understand and service they strive to answer. Studies will include Judaism, Islam,
learning. Hinduism and Buddhism and culminate in a tour of sacred
spaces in Waukesha which are associated with each of these
Scripture and Society 152 major religions.

This senior elective builds upon the scriptural basis laid in the Introduction to Philosophy 155
Judeo-Christian Tradition course by examining the influence
of societal norms and literary genres in the writing of various Philosophy explores how we answer the ULTIMATE
books in the Bible, as well as applying biblical themes to QUESTIONS that humans have raised since the very beginning.
contemporary society. Various methods of biblical criticism The course deals with questions such as (1) Does Truth exist,
will be explored, and an emphasis will be placed on the and can the mind attain the Truth? (2) What is a PERSON and
teachings of Vatican II document Dei Verbum. how are we distinguished from other created non-human
realities? (3) Does God exist? (4) What is God like? (5) What
World Religions 154 is the relationship between philosophy and theology? The
method of teaching involves (1) careful preparation of required
Designed to take students on an exploration of the world’s readings by all students, (2) intensive participation in class by
religions, we begin our studies with review of Nostra Aetate, all students and (3) several short papers.
the document of the Second Vatican Council which teaches

WORLD LANGUAGES

Credits Course/Number Year Comments

1 French 1 310/311 9-10-11-12
1 French 2 312/313 9-10-11-12
1 IB French 3*SL 314/315 10-11-12
1 IB French 4*SL 316/317
1 Latin 1 370/371 11-12
1 Latin 2 372/373 9-10-11-12
1 IB Latin 3*SL/HL 374/375 9-10-11-12
1 IB Latin 4*SL/HL 376/377 10-11-12
1 Spanish 1 330/331
1 Spanish 2 332/333 11-12
1 IB Spanish 3*SL 334/335 9-10-11-12
1 IB Spanish 4*SL 336/337 9-10-11-12
1 IB Spanish 5*SL 338/339 9-10-11-12
10-11-12

11-12

*Denotes a weighted course

Three languages are offered at Catholic Memorial: French, Latin and Spanish. All are currently offered for a four- year
sequence, with fifth year courses available depending on enrollment.

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