1. Grade 9 Enriched Religion
St. Benedict’s
Catholic Secondary School

2. This course invites students to a deeper understanding of both the joy and the demands of following in the way of Christ and living out the call to discipleship as it is described in the Scriptures. Through a lens filtered by Scripture, Profession of Faith, Christian Moral Development, Prayer, Sacramental Life, and Family Life, students use the Beatitudes and 10 Commandments as a touchstone to examine the attitudes and actions that characterize the Christian life. Students will explore a variety of topics related to the themes of personhood, interpersonal relationships and sexuality. They are encouraged to understand and nurture within themselves the virtues which will enable them to deepen their relationship with God in and through Christ in the context of a Spirit-filled community.

3. With an awareness of the uniqueness of each student and a recognition that religious development takes place through a process of stages and within a community, this is an enhanced program for interested, self-motivated student. The course curriculum will be enhanced from the HRE10 through field trips, guest speakers, school based service leadership opportunities, leadership development and enhanced scripture exploration.

4. Ways to Enrich our Curriculum The common ground will be that the activities should include: · challenge · enjoyment · exposure to new knowledge and ideas · thinking in different or unusual ways · risk taking.

5. Unit
Title/Description
Topics
Assessment 1
September
Called to Journey
Students will understand that loving yourself is loving Jesus.
Trip & Journey
SPIES
Learning Preference
Multiple Intelligence
Truths
Image of God
Jesus
Infancy Narratives
Parables
*Liturgy of the Word
Coat of Arms 9/13
SPIES Quiz
Life Map 9/27
Unit Test 9/26
Guest speaker- Focus is using the Six Thinking Hats 2
Called to Church
Students will understand that the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes prove our covenant with God
Values & Virtues(link to Liturgy)
Genesis
Bible Stories
Scripture
Sin
Evolution and Creation
The 10 Commandments
The Beatitudes
Sacraments
Reconciliation & Forgiveness (C’s of conversion)
Symbols of the Church
Bible Story Activity
Unit Test
Retreat with the Grade 10 Enrichment Class- Focus is the Gifts of the Holy Spirit 3
Called to be Loving
Students will understand that prayer increases happiness.
The Family-4th Commandment
Virtues & Vice
Love & Infatuations
Chastity & Abstinence
STI/STD
Self Esteem
Sacredness of Life
Decision Making
Healthy Relationships
Retreat with the Grade 9 English & Grade 10 Enrichment Class- Focus is on identifying people of good character and being inclusive.
Guest Speaker- Holocaust Survivour
Guest Speakers- Free the Children- Water 4
Called to Discipleship & Action
Students will understand that in order to be a disciple of God you must forgive and reconcile
Prayer
Rosary
Conscience
Authority - Magisterium
Common Good- Table Fellowship
People who Model Hope
Mary
Servant Leaders/Discipleship
Justice
Prejudice/Discrimination
Challenges to Freedom
Peer Pressure
Prayer Assignment
Retreat in Cambridge with the Grade 10 Enrichment class. Focus is on sharing our gifts.
Guest Speaker- Father Toby Collins (tbd)
Culminating Activities
Reflections -2
Brochure
Exam