The Catholic Curriculum

Religious Education / TheologyRevelation, Sacraments, Human Dignity, Church TraditionDeepens understanding of God’s love, moral life, and our vocation to holinessStudying Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching, lives of the saints
English / LiteratureImagination, Moral Truth, Human Experience, DignityStories reveal the drama of human freedom, the search for meaning, and moral goodnessExploring themes of redemption, courage, injustice, hope in literature
HistoryProvidence, Justice, Human FlourishingShows how human choices shape society and how the Church influences culture and moral progressChurch’s role in education, healthcare, art, law; evaluating systems of justice
GeographyStewardship of Creation, Global SolidarityHelps students appreciate Earth as a gift from God and understand global interconnectednessClimate justice discussions; care for creation inspired by Laudato Si’
Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)Wonder, Order, Stewardship, Life & CreationScientific discovery reveals the order, beauty, and intelligibility of God’s universeStudying ecosystems as gifts to protect; moral questions in scientific advancement
MathsOrder, Reason, TruthMathematical patterns reflect the rational structure of creationExploring symmetry, patterns, probability as signs of God’s ordered world
ArtBeauty, Creativity, ExpressionArtistic expression mirrors the creativity of God and dignity of the human personIconography, sacred art, exploring beauty as a pathway to God
MusicHarmony, Beauty, TranscendenceMusic lifts the soul and reflects divine harmonyChoral singing, sacred music traditions, composing reflective pieces
PEVirtue, Discipline, Health as GiftThe human body is good and created in God’s image; sport develops virtueTeamwork, perseverance, respect, celebrating physical ability
PDJustice, Solidarity, Peace, Human RightsEncourages moral responsibility, empathy, and participation in building a just societyExploring dignity of work, anti-poverty efforts, ethical leadership
Computer ScienceHuman Creativity, Innovation for the Common GoodTechnology must serve human dignity and the common goodDiscussions on ethics of AI, digital responsibilities, online safety
Business / EconomicsStewardship, Justice, Common GoodEncourages ethical decision-making and just economic practicesFair trade, ethical leadership, Catholic Social Teaching on work
Modern Foreign LanguagesGlobal Solidarity, Cultural AppreciationLanguage learning honours the diversity of God’s peopleUnderstanding global cultures, building peace through communication
Design & TechnologyCreativity, Innovation, StewardshipDesigning responsibly reflects human creativity and care for creationSustainable product design; solving problems for the common good