OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
HRE 4MC: Christian Moral Life
TEACHER:
Course Description
This course assists students in their development of the skills and knowledge necessary to live
lives of full maturity. Within the Catholic faith tradition it is believed that this growth towards
human maturity is best served when students are able to define themselves authentically in
relation to God, to other people and to their world.
Students will have the opportunity to identify and apply Catholic moral principles to such topics
as human sexuality, marriage, and living a Christian lifestyle in a secular world. Students will
have the ability to explore and foster Christ's teachings as empowering principles which help to
generate decision making skills for young Christians facing contemporary moral and ethical
dilemmas.
EXPECTATIONS
Tests:
 Students will be provided sufficient notice regarding tests dates.
 Students are to notify the teacher of any legitimate reasons for missing a test and
verification by parent/guardian must be given no later than the day of the students return.
 The student will ultimately write the test when it is convenient for the teacher (ex. be
prepared to write it upon returning from an absence or during your spare period).
 A student missing a test without a legitimate reason will be given a mark of zero (0).
Absences/Lates:
 All absences must be parentally approved or school-related, otherwise each situation will be
addressed outlined in the student handbook.
Late Assignments/Projects:
 Students will be given sufficient notice regarding assignments and their expectations and/or
requirements. All assignments are to be submitted as per instructions pertaining to their due
date.
Classroom Procedures:
 Consideration for others, respect, and academic honesty are expected in the classroom at all
times.
 Students are to be punctual and ready to work with all necessary materials.
 Students are to be in full uniform at all times.
 Food and drink are not permitted in the class.
Unit
Title
Themes
1
2
3
4
5
Christian Person
Christian Mission
Christian Morality
Christian Relationships
Christian Community
Who are we? What it means to be human?
Co-operating in God's mission, Being free and responsible.
Moral decision-making.
Friendship, dating, love, sex.
Prayer, Ritual and Symbol.
This course is divided into TWO parts
The first part consists of 70% of the course
Evaluation
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Application
Communication
Value
20
15
20
15
The second part consists of 30% of the course
Culminating Performance Task
Final Examination
15%
15%
TOTAL
100%