The Theology Department of St. Pius X Catholic High School teaches doctrine according to the Magisterium of the Church. Our call is to create the conditions for students to recognize and articulate their experiences of God and the things of God within the framework of Catholic Tradition. This community of religious educators invites students to continual conversion initiated by Jesus Christ. We prepare students to live a rich sacramental life through a relationship with the Lord. Within the conversion process the students discover their own identity as Children of God and experience the joy of serving others in selfless love.

To build a faith community the students are encouraged to worship God and to minister to the needs of others through service programs as defined in the curriculum and in conjunction with the Campus Ministry Department. Theology as an academic subject promotes an understanding of truth and virtue. Our Theology courses strive to bring about the Kingdom of God in this world and to prepare students to live with Him in the next. Nurturing spirituality in the school community seeks to establish a personal and prayerful relationship with God.

1. Recognize that each student is a soul in process and is a unique individual with abilities, insights and needs.
2. Proclaim Christ as the model of the total person we are seeking to develop.
3. Strive to educate the whole person and to transform students into a moral, tolerant and harmonious community that will display concern for all society.
4. Encourage this transformed community to serve the common good and espouse a moral standard of decency and compassion.
5. Stimulate an awareness of the Gospel message to serve God, others and to respect all life.

1. Teach values intended to help students explore their roles as members of the Body of Christ.
2. Promote and facilitate Catholic awareness and community commitment.
3. Provide opportunities for service both within and outside the campus community.
4. Instill a sense of spirituality and prayer in each student so they can live a sacramental life in the world.
5. Bring an understanding of the gift of worship, sacraments and traditions that form the Catholic identity.
6. Encourage critical thinking concerning issues of faith, social justice, morality and peace.
7. Develop a sense of pride in and responsibility for our Catholic heritage so students will have an understanding of and appreciation for the history and tradition of the Church.
8. Develop community knowledge of the ChurchÍs teachings and practices in areas of doctrine, sacraments, morality and prayer.
9. Help students reflect on the meaning revealed to us in GodÍs word.