Grade Level: 12
Prerequisites: Theology I, Theology II, Comparative Religions, Catholic Way of Life or Catholic Life and Leadership
First Semester 50321 (S1); Second Semester 50322 (S2)

The reason for this course is to introduce students to the Catholic Church’s social teaching. Students will learn that Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission. Students will be called to recognize and name the injustices in our midst. Topics include war, poverty, and governmental systems. Students will discover how to analyze causes of injustice in light of our Catholic faith, tradition, and the Catholic response. All Catholics are called to seek justice as an essential component of our faith. The curriculum is aligned with the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Framework.