Religious Studies Department
St. Augustine Catholic Secondary School
Course Code: HRE 2O1Course Name: Christ and Culture
Level: Open
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Course Overview:
We are clearly living in a very complex and challenging period in time. Teenagers today are
being forced to cope with change at an unprecedented rate as we begin the 21st Century. Sociologists
advise of the “decline” of the family and the church as foundational institutions in our society. People
are bombarded with conflicting messages in our 1000 channel satellite universe. We wonder where we
will fit into the “global economy”. Meanwhile, not a day goes by without a new report of an impending
environmental disaster or another tragic story of meaningless human suffering. It is not surprising that
many people look to the future with a sense of hopelessness and resignation. In this chaotic and
uncertain world, the words of Jesus resonate across the ages, “I come that they may have life and
have it abundantly.” (John 10: 10).
This course has been approved by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and centers on
the experiences and concerns of teenagers in contemporary society. We will look to the life and
teachings of Jesus Christ and His Church as a source of guidance and inspiration on our journey
towards the “fullness of joy” that our Creator intended us to live.
Specific Strands of Study and Expectations include:
I. Scripture:
 recognize the gospels as testimonies of faith in Jesus and an invitation to grow toward
wholeness by living as his faithful disciples
II. Profession of Faith:
 demonstrate a profound respect for the dignity of and mystery of the human person, as both
blessed and broken, created, loved and redeemed by God
III. Christian Moral Development:
 recognize that knowing the life and teachings of Jesus is important for moral decision-making
 demonstrate an understanding of the importance of social justice by applying the teachings of
Jesus to their own culture
IV. Prayer and Sacramental Life:
 recognize the spiritual and sacramental dimension implicit in human experience and the created
world
V. Family Life Education:
 recognize and explore the meaning of integrity and belonging in human life
Course Breakdown
Resources:
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 Who has Culture?
 The God Question
 Relating to Oneself: Who am I?
 Relating to the Other: The Voice of the Other in Me
 Relating to the World: Disciples and Witness
 Celebrating Christ in Our Culture :The Catholic
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication
Application
25%
25%
25%
25%
These are assessed in both term work and summative
work as follows:
TERM WORK - 70%
SUMMATIVE WORK – 30%
Culminating Task – 10%
+ Final Exam – 20%
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Evaluation Policy
Students will be assessed & evaluated according to the work produced & skills displayed. Methods of providing
feedback will include assessing work in process & evaluating completed assignments, tests, co-operative learning
activities, simulations and presentations. Peer & self-evaluations will also be utilized. Student marks will be
determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories & 4 levels.
Level
Category
Knowledge/Understanding
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Knowledge of facts & terms
Understanding of concepts & relationships
Thinking/Inquiry
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Critical thinking skills
Creative thinking skills
Inquiry Skills
Communication
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Communication of ideas and information
Use of symbols & visuals
Oral & written communication
Level 1:
50-59%
Level 2:
60-69%
Level 3:
70-79%
Level 4:
80-100%
-Limited
display of
knowledge,
skills and
ability to
apply
concepts
-Some
success in
displaying
knowledge,
skills and
application
of concepts
-Considerable
display of
knowledge
skills and
ability to apply
concepts
-Thorough
understanding
of concepts and
ability to
communicate,
think creatively
and apply
concepts
Application
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Applications in familiar contexts
Transfer of concepts to new contexts
Making logical conclusions and predictions
Use of technology / Making connections
Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Skills like working independently, team work, organization,
work habits and homework, and initiative are assessed independently student achievement and will be conducted
through the use of a rubric indicating specific criteria to be achieved to receive each of the following letter grades:
E –Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
Other Evaluation Issues:
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LATE ASSIGNMENTS: Late Work will be accepted for up to five school days (with a penalty of
2 % per day). However, late work will not be accepted if the teacher has already returned the corrected
assignment to the class.
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STUDENT ABSENCES: Students are responsible for the completion of assignments, notes, reading and tests that
were missed during any absence. Students with verified absences (proof of reason) must write missed tests or
hand in assignments on the first day back following the absence. Unaccountable absences (ie. skips, truancy) will
result in a mark of zero for missed evaluations. In the case of a prolonged excusable absence, the assessment date
will be established at a mutually satisfactory time. The appropriate vice principal should be notified regarding
extended absences.
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PLAGIARISM The submission of any ‘copied’ material, either in whole or in part, will result in the student receiving
a grade of 0% on the affected assignment. This position applies to text, electronic information and peer created
materials.