HIGH SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Various programs from Ascension Press are used in 9th grade. They deal with searching for God in daily living, teen bible study by Mark Hart ("This is not your Grandma's bible study."), saint studies & Catholic Social Teaching (God's creation, Dignity of Human Life, Environmental Stewardship, Poverty & Dignity of Work & Family Issues Pure Faith by Jason Evert, is given to the students at the end of the year as a gift. It is a prayer guide written just for teens, to help deepen their interior life so that they can encounter God on a daily basis. It contains prayers for every occasion, prayers before and after Mass and Confession, prayers to various saints, and a wealth of advice on how young people can develop a rich prayer life.

Ascension Press also publishes our 10th grade textbook: YOU. Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body by Brian Butler, Jason Evert, and Crystalina Evert. Theology of the Body curriculum for teens helps them discover God's plan for love and their life. John Paul II's landmark teaching engages teens minds and hearts. The curriculum is both catechetical and evangelistic.

Anne Bord is the Director of High School Religious Education for 9th and 10th grades: directorccd@ourladyofvictory.com

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Grade 11 CCD meets in the Church Gathering Area

twice a month on Sunday afternoons from 1:30-3:00pm.

The 11th grade curriculum is based on Catholic Social Justice.

Deacon David Lapinski is the director and instructor for 11th grade: deaconl@ourladyofvictory.com

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~The Sacrament of Confirmation preparation begins in 9th grade and continues through 11th grade.

Diocesan guidelines require a three year preparation for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. ~