9th Grade Year
Comparative Religions
This course is taught in the fall of the 9th grade year including church visits and specified Wednesday night class sessions. It is designed to expose the student to a variety of Christian worship forms and the Jewish tradition (church visits to Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Baptist, and Jewish worship services). There is a unity we have with other Christians, and there are real differences with non-Christian groups. An evening is spent on “Cults,” which are false beliefs and dangerous religious forms. Comparative Religions Observation form
Death, Dying and Grief
This Wednesday night course for 9th graders is designed to explore Christian attitudes about grief experiences that come from death and other losses. Students are asked to reflect on their own faith experiences. This course includes a visit to a funeral home.
Relationship Retreat
This retreat-setting class for 9th graders is designed to explore the biblical witness for exercising the gifts of sexuality, faith, and values in relationships. This is a two-day retreat and is a required component.
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