SCS Curriculum
Religion
Religion Department Philosophy:
St. Catherine's School is a church school in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. As such we affirm that the student’s education is enriched by an appreciation of the role that religion has played in the development of culture, and the role ofreligion in an individual’s life journey. We seek to make the student aware of her own faith tradition and to appreciate the faith traditions of others. The curriculum is academically rigorous. Students are invited to wrestle with deep issues, to practice clarity of thinking, to listen intently to each other, and to seek understanding of the world beyond St. Catherine’s classroom.
St. Catherine's School is a church school in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. As such we affirm that the student’s education is enriched by an appreciation of the role that religion has played in the development of culture, and the role ofreligion in an individual’s life journey. We seek to make the student aware of her own faith tradition and to appreciate the faith traditions of others. The curriculum is academically rigorous. Students are invited to wrestle with deep issues, to practice clarity of thinking, to listen intently to each other, and to seek understanding of the world beyond St. Catherine’s classroom.
Goals:
- Students will learn major portions of the Old and New Testaments of the Christian Bible.
- Students will be stimulated to take interest in God and in God's continuing interaction with creation.
- Students will gain an appreciation of religious systems other than Christianity and the spiritual insights of cultures other than the students' own.
- Students will grow in the development of personal standards and values.
- Students will increase their skills such as reading for comprehension and insight; oral and written expression that is accurate, clear, precise, and thorough; active listening and logical argument; and critical and creative thinking.
- Students will use the Internet to gather new information and ideas, and students will evaluate the resources on the Internet.
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Miriam FarrisTeacher, Lower School Religion and Lay Chaplain804-288-2804 ext. 3311
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Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St.Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.
