Religious Studies Department

The Religious Studies Department of La Reina High School seeks to foster the young woman's growth to Catholic/Christian maturity, assisting her in developing a spiritual life which will mature as she does. Challenged by the students' diversity of religious backgrounds, the department strives to cultivate a climate in which personal faith can grow from the knowledge presented from the Catholic/Christian perspective. Recognizing the qualities distinctive to feminine spirituality, the department emphasizes the particular role of women and predominant figures in the Church and throughout the world. The program of instruction is designed to heighten the student's awareness of the primacy of her relationship with God, which becomes the catalyst for her response in Christian service. The courses offered by the department follow the curriculum framework as designed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and educate the student to integrate Catholic/Christian tradition and religious values with human knowledge and daily living.

As an outgrowth of the philosophy of La Reina High School, the Religious Studies Department seeks to develop young women who:

1. Possess a knowledge of the Catholic faith through instruction based on Divine Revelation and the Magisterium of the Church.
2. Are capable of forming a system of values whereby the truths of Christ may pass from the level of awareness to the motivating power influencing their behavior and judgments.
3. Respond to the creative call of God through intelligent participation in the liturgy, and by developing an authentic spirituality based on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Witness to the Gospel message of love in their relationships with God, Church, family, and state.
5. Are conscious of their obligation to promote justice and peace from a global perspective, and manifest this through Christian service and involvement in the civic community.

Department Members