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> Social Justice CO-OP
Teacher: Mr. Abbruzzese
Love God and love your neighbour.” According to Jesus, this is the most fundamental component of our faith. “Social Justice” is a two-credit Grade Eleven Theology Co-op course that examines how individually and as a society we love God and our neighbour. What happens when love is not offered freely? Why do “people in need” exist? What can we do to help? In our classroom we examine these questions. At our placement we put into practice our Christian ideals. We not only “talk the talk”, but also “walk the walk.” Placements include seniors’ homes, day-care nurseries, special-needs schools, elementary schools, hospitals, and agencies aiding the homeless. One credit will be awarded for the in-school Social Justice Theology Course. A co-op credit will be based on the related workplace experience. A retreat and field trip are centred on the theme of “helping those in need.”