Theology
Theology courses at Roman Catholic High School guide students to lead a Heaven-directed life through an understanding of, and relationship with, Jesus Christ.
Through Bible study, historical examination, and community service, young men learn and experience how the Church meaningfully directs their moral development.
Theology Department Chair
Mr. James Murphy
Theology teachers
Mr. Zander Cojocariu
Mrs. Judy McKenna
Mr. James Murphy
Mr. Joseph Randzo '79
Mrs. Maureen Toman-Logan
Theology courses
Theology I
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1st Semester - The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture: This course gives students a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures. Through the study of the Bible, they will come to encounter the Living Word of God, Jesus Christ. Students will learn about the Bible, its development and content, and how God is its author. Particular attention will be focused on the Gospels, where students may grow to know and love Jesus Christ more personally.
2nd Semester - Who is Jesus Christ: This course introduces students to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the Living Word of God. Students will understand that Jesus, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, is the ultimate Revelation about God, from God. As part of this course, 20 hours of Christian Community Service is required.
Theology II
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1st Semester - The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mysteries): This course helps students understand all that God has done for humanity through his son, Jesus Christ. God has planned, from all eternity, for human beings to share everlasting happiness with him. This is accomplished only through redemption in Christ.
2nd Semester - Jesus Christ's Mission Continues in the Church: This course helps students understand that they encounter the Living Jesus Christ in and through the Church. The Church was founded by Christ through the Apostles. It is sustained by him through the Holy Spirit. The Church is the living Body of Christ. As part of this course, 20 hours of Christian Community Service is required.
Theology III
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1st Semester - Catholic Morality: This course is intended to present morality as a personal response to Almighty God. It explores conscience, laws, and decision-making skills based on the Commandments, corporal and spiritual works of mercy, and the Beatitudes, serving as a guide for the formation of Catholic morality. Its purpose is to instill in the student confidence in his ability to make correct moral Catholic choices.
2nd Semester - Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ: The purpose of this course is to help students understand that they can encounter Christ today in a full and real way in and through the sacraments, and especially through the Eucharist. Students will examine each of the sacraments in detail to learn how they may encounter Christ throughout life. As part of this course, 20 hours of Christian Community Service is required.
Theology IV
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The course outline presents a development of the Church through its 2000-year history focusing on the people of God who make up the Church. It then challenges the student to take an active role in the Church community through the living out of a personal vocation of service to God and the Church.
This course was purposely developed as a challenge for the teacher and students through the study of these people to recognize the contemporary personalities and issues of importance in Church life today. A personal vocation in the church as single, lay, religious, or cleric only makes sense in the context of the long tradition we share. Active participation by students in the Church is the end result of this yearlong course. As part of this course, 20 hours of Christian Community Service is required.