The Religion program for the middle school is an historical review of the
development of our Faith.
In the sixth grade, we trace our roots and our
common heritage with our Jewish brethren through a study of the Old Testament.
We confirm that Jesus was a pious Jew who lived the laws of His religion. We
review and reestablish our covenants with God by studying about the various
covenants established with the Chosen people from the first covenant with Adam.
In addition to the study of the Old Testament, we review and study in more depth
the Ten Commandments, The Beatitudes and the Bible.
The seventh grade is
concerned with the study of the New Testament. Emphasis is on the life of Jesus
as a pious Jew who is trying to bring people closer to God. The Bible is used as
a study guide as we read about and compare the life of Jesus by each of the
Evangelists. As the year progresses, we continue our study of the sacraments and
how they affect our lives as Christian Catholics.
The development of the
Church is studied in the eighth grade. We learn how the Church developed over
the centuries; and the importance of the rites, cathedrals, sacraments, and the
saints.