Fontbonne Hall Academy

Women of faith and vision ... building tomorrow TODAY!

 

We believe that our Catholic faith challenges us to recognize that our life’s journey is guided by our spiritual growth.

From our Belief Statements:

Putting it into practice:

 

· All students at Fontbonne Hall Academy participate in a retreat each year. Seniors go on a three day retreat at the beginning of their last year.

 

· All students must contribute at least 15 hours of volunteer service each year at approved sites.

 

· Students on the Religious Activities Committee work with faculty members and the Campus Minister to plan liturgies and special days of prayer.

 

· Members of the World Language Department celebrate liturgy in Spanish each year with Bishop Rene Valero on the Fontbonne campus.

 

· Clubs such as Lifestream and Friends for Life put the gospel values to work as they raise funds for those in need, support the unborn and in the spirit of the early Sisters of St. Joseph, their members seek out the needs of the city and work to meet them.

Grade 9: Trimester I — the Hebrew Scriptures

· Students will be instructed in methods of bible study and will be introduced to the Hebrew Scriptures. Key themes in the major books will be considered in detail.

 

               Trimesters II, III — the New Testament

· Students will be introduced to the New Testament, focusing mainly on the gospels. Key themes in the preaching of Jesus will be considered in detail. The seven sacraments will be considered in relationship to these teachings.

 

Grade 10: Trimesters I, II — Life in Christ

· In the study of personal morality the dignity of the human person and the ethical teachings of Christ is explored. In the light of Scripture and Tradition, students will learn a method of approaching personal moral decisions.

· Students will focus on social morality and the ethical issues of today.

                 Trimester III — Ecclesiology

· The laws, dogmas and doctrines of the Church are discussed.

 

Grade 11: Trimester I: Death and Resurrection

· Students will be encouraged to explore the meaning of death in the context of Jesus’ teaching on the reign of God and to consider the meaning of their futures in the light of the resurrection of Jesus.

                 Trimesters II, III — Social Justice

· This course explores the social dimension of Christian faith. Students will explore the essential characteristics of a Catholic vision of social justice. Through social analysis and theological reflection they will explore the Christian challenge to truly live gospel values.

 

Grade 12:  Trimester I: Jesus in Christian Faith

· The goal of this course is to consider three fundamental human questions: Who am I? Where did I come from? Where am I going? The life and teachings of Jesus are considered in the light of his answers to these fundamental questions. (This course is offered for college credit from St. John's University. Students must meet SJU criteria for SAT scores and average.).

Trimesters II, III — Building Loving Relationships

· The goal of this course is to consider love as the heart of all human experience. The foundation of our vision of love is the New Testament vision of Jesus and the interpretation of that vision in the history of Christian life and thought. Contemporary questions related to our loving relationships will be viewed through these dual perspectives.

 

 

 

 

 

Religious Studies Curriculum