Saint John's Curriculum

MS Religious Studies

The goal of this course in Grade 7 is to introduce students to the fundamentals of the Catholic Faith in the Xaverian tradition. Encouraging a deepening relationship with God, students are taught to engage in discussion, prayer, reflection, and to develop compassion for those on the periphery of society.

In Grade 8, students will continue their personal growth as young men uniquely created by God living in an interconnected community of people. As students progress through the course, they will develop their critical thinking, reading, and writing abilities while deepening their understanding of Jesus and his Church through study, discussions, prayer, and contemplation both individually and collaboratively. This course addresses various themes including morality, relationships, history, government, faith and reason, and students’ place in the world.

 

Below are the freshman level Religious Studies courses eighth grade students could be recommended for:

  • Sacred Scripture

    This goal of this course is to serve as an introduction to religious studies with the aim of deepening student understanding of the revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture, His mission and message. Topics of study include: how we know about God; understanding Scripture; an overview of the Bible with an emphasis on the Gospels; Jesus Christ's revelation about God; the mystery of the Incarnation; and what Jesus teaches us about ourselves.

Connect with Us

Saint John's High School

378 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545    (508) 842-8934
Saint John’s High School has educated young men under the sponsorship of the Xaverian Brothers since 1898. Through the Saint John’s strong college preparatory curriculum, over 900 students in grades seven through twelve pursue personal and intellectual growth in an environment that is committed to the development of the whole person and recognizes a moral dimension of life through service to God and to others.