Theology
“Many Parts Form One Body” 1 Corinthians 12:12
The Theology Department seeks to create a school community enlivened by the Gospel spirit of freedom and charity. The experience of this Christian community most appropriately leads to developing persons of conviction and service. Through catechesis, the students and faculty are encouraged and motivated to model Jesus' life of faith, love and service.
With faculty acting as a visible manifestation of the professed faith and Christian witness, students are encouraged to internalize these values. In addition, students are invited to share in the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church.
A service project, including verification of 25 hours of qualified community service, and a reflection component must be completed each year.
Highlights include:
Service Program, which minimum of five (5) distinct service experiences, each totaling at least three (3) hours, per academic year totaling a minimum of 15 service hours. This will occur in the form of charitable actions and acts of justice toward the communities of church, school, or society. Students who enroll after the beginning of the year will complete experiences in proportion to their date of enrollment.
Freshman year - Theology I (Revelation of Jesus Christ. Who is Jesus Christ?) ; Freshman Service Program.
Sophomore year - Theology II (Paschal Mystery, Jesus Christ's Mission Continues in the Church); Sophomore Service Program.
Junior year - Theology III (Moral Theology and Sacraments); Junior Service Program.
Senior year- Theology IV (Christian Vocations and Catholic Social Justice); Senior Service Program, Senior Project, Life Book.
Theology Electives: Death & Dying, Faces of Good and Evil, Sacred Architecture, World Religions
At Cathedral Preparatory School, Theology is required every year.
All members of the Theology faculty are active members in their parishes including: St. Francis Xavier; St. Joseph, Bread of Life; Saint Gregory of Thaumaturgus, and Saint John Vianney/Saint Jude the Apostle.