Grade 10 Religion
“Christ & Culture”
Teacher: ______________________
Room #: _____________________
Purpose of the Program:
This course examines the relationship between the person and message of Christ
and the dominant attitudes of contemporary culture. Central to this course is the
sacramental nature of Jesus and through His incarnation, the sacramentality of the
Catholic Church, persons, and of all creation. Connections between the Church and
contemporary culture are explored in terms of what it means to be a responsible
adolescent developing as a member of a Catholic, Christian community while living
within the context of a secular society. In the Family Life Education Section, students
explore a variety of topics related to the themes of person-hood, interpersonal
relationships and sexuality. By raising important questions about their faith, this course
leads students to a deeper understanding of their relationship with God and neighbour.
Assessment, evaluation and reporting will be based on the Achievement Levels
outlined on page 13 of Ontario Catholic Secondary Curriculum Policy Document for
Catholic Education. The design of the summative evaluation will provide students with
the opportunity to demonstrate learning in the four levels of achievement:
- Knowledge/Skill,
- Communication,
- Thinking/Inquiry,
- Connection/Application
Unit Titles
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 7
Unit 8
Unit 9
To be human is…?
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 civil society: Living together in solidarity
Relating to the Church: We are the Church
Relating to the World: Disciples and Witnesses
Celebrating Christ in our culture
Student expectations:
1. Materials required (on a daily basis).
Students are expected to bring to class each day a binder with lined paper and
dividers; pens, pencils, ruler, eraser, (coloured pencils, markers)
Your binder must include:
a. title page for the binder which includes: student name, course title,
course code, teacher’s name and classroom number
b. all handouts and notes must be neat, legible, and dated.
2. Assignments:
 Assignment will be given on a regular basis; due dates for major assignments will
be given well in advance.
 Late assignments will be dealt with according to Mt Carmel’s late assignment
policy for grade 9 & 10
 A record of late assignments will be kept
3. Tests and quizzes:
 Advance notice will be given for all major tests. If a student is legitimately absent
on the day of a test, it is the student’s responsibility immediately upon his/her
return to make the necessary arrangements to complete the test.
 A parent approved note must be submitted with an acknowledgement that a test
was missed.
4. Attendance:
 To validate any absence, a student’s parent must call the attendance office the day
of the absence. (A note from the parent is required if the attendance office is not
called on the same day of the absence.)
 It is the student’s responsibility to find out what notes, assignments, etc, have
been missed and to make up any necessary work immediately following any
absences.
5. Classroom Procedures:
 Respect, honesty and consideration for each other, the teacher and the physical
environment will be expected at all times.
 Students must be on time, in full uniform and with all necessary supplies ready to
work.
 All of Mt Carmel’s expectations of students are described in detail in the Mt
Carmel student handbook. Please make sure you know them.
 A record of infractions will be maintained by the teacher.
Evaluation:
Cumulative (70%)
Knowledge
Communication
Thinking
Application
Percentages
25
25
25
25
Summative (30%)
CPT
Final Exam
Percentages
10
20