Religious Education - Curriculum
The Religious Education Program of our school develops in each student an attitude of prayer, respect for the sanctity of all life, and awareness of the presence of God in our world. The program fosters the knowledge and appreciation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the richness of Catholic teachings and traditions. The primary objective of the Religious Education Program is to bring the child closer to Jesus Christ through traditional and spontaneous prayer experiences, modeled attitudes and behaviors supportive of Church teaching and belief, and daily religious instruction, Eucharistic liturgies and Para liturgical services. Peace and justice issues, Catholic social teaching, mission awareness, and Christian/community service projects are an extension of the Religious Education Program.
All schools are expected to implement the Diocese of Duluth Curriculum guidelines for Catechesis. The guidelines are available at each school and on the diocesan website: www.dioceseduluth.org
Liturgies and Prayer
Holy Rosary School exists to transmit the values, principles, teachings, and traditions of the Catholic Church. Therefore, all students in our school are required to participate actively in religious activities and services. Special efforts are made to teach the liturgical seasons and feasts of the Catholic Church, especially Advent and Lent. A school liturgy, which is planned by students and teachers working with parish priest, is celebrated weekly at the Cathedral of Our r Lady of the Rosary. Para liturgies are planned and celebrated both by individual classes and by the school as a whole. Parents/guardians and the parish community are encouraged to attend and participate in all school religious celebrations.
