​Religion Curriculum 

Canonical Authority of the Diocesan Bishop

In accordance with canon law, the archbishop exercises full authority over the religious instruction and formation programs in all Catholic schools of his archdiocese, including both schools of the archdiocese and schools in the archdiocese that are owned and operated by religious orders, institutes, or governing boards. The authority of the bishop extends to but is not limited to the content of the religion curriculum, the hiring of teachers of religion, the visitation of schools, and the use of the title "Catholic school." The archbishop may exercise this authority in person or through designated delegates such as the superintendent and the religion supervisor from the Department of Catholic Schools.​​

​For more information about the religious curriculum in the archdiocese, see the ADLA Handbook 4.3.13.​

Elementary School Curriculum
Implementing these standards and evaluating and setting goals is a yearly task of the elementary school in a manner that is consistent with the curriculum standards set by the Department of Catholic Schools.

Curriculum components include:

• The Profession of Faith

• The Celebration of the Christian Mystery/The Seven Sacraments of the Church

• Life in Christ; Man's/Woman's Vocation: Life in the Spirit

• Christian Prayer; Prayer in the Christian Life

These components are based on the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.​

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