Ontario, Canada · Curriculum spine
Grade 12
11 concepts across 1 subject. Codes follow the ministry's own expectation numbers; where a course is broken into bites (chapter.bite), each bite names the expectations it covers.
Church and Culture (HRE4M)
Catholic boards · Ontario Catholic Secondary Curriculum Policy Document: Religious Education, Grades 9-12 (Institute for Catholic Education, 2016) · 11 concepts
Strand A2
Scripture (SC)
Scripture as a source for engaging culture.
- A1.1Coming to StudioReading Scripture criticallyInterpret biblical texts using literary and historical context.
- A1.2Coming to StudioScripture and social questionsApply Scripture to contemporary questions of justice and culture.
Strand B2
Profession of Faith (PF)
Faith and reason, Church and world.
- B1.1Coming to StudioFaith and reasonExplain the relationship between faith, reason and science in Catholic thought.
- B1.2Coming to StudioThe Church in the modern worldDescribe the Church's understanding of its mission in society.
Strand C2
Christian Moral Development (CM)
Catholic social teaching and moral reasoning.
- C1.1Coming to StudioPrinciples of Catholic social teachingExplain dignity, common good, subsidiarity and solidarity and apply them to issues.
- C1.2Coming to StudioMoral reasoning in cultureAnalyse a contemporary moral issue using Catholic moral principles.
Strand D2
Prayer and Sacramental Life (PS)
Prayer, liturgy and living faith in culture.
- D1.1Coming to StudioPrayer traditionsCompare prayer traditions and their role in adult faith.
- D1.2Coming to StudioSacraments and vocationExplain the sacraments of vocation and their meaning for adult life.
Strand E2
Family Life (FL)
Relationships, marriage and family in Catholic teaching.
- E1.1Coming to StudioLove, commitment and marriageDescribe Catholic teaching on relationships, marriage and family.
- E1.2Coming to StudioEthics of lifeAnalyse life issues in light of Catholic teaching on human dignity.
Strand F1
Research and Inquiry Skills (RI)
Investigating faith and culture.
- F1.1Coming to StudioCulminating inquiryCarry out a research inquiry on a question of Church and culture and present it.