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Terra . . . * a four-credit course—HRE 2OE, CHV/GLC 2OE, PPL 2OE and ENG 2DE offered during a single semester * engages students in experiential learning in all subject disciplines, in a variety of different contexts, in a community setting * provides students with both an indoor and “outdoor” classroom on the property of the Ignatius Jesuit Centre, a local facility that is a world leader in ecological spirituality, taking full advantage of the features offered |
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Rationale Through a variety of academic disciplines Terra will assist students in experiencing the relationship they have with creation, which is in essence their relationship with God. North American culture makes this connection difficult to appreciate and yet our calling to be “stewards of the earth” is not only based on scripture but also an integral part of our Church’s social teachings. 487. The attitude that must characterize the way man acts in relation to creation is essentially one of gratitude and appreciation. . . . If the relationship with God is placed aside, nature is stripped of its profound meaning and impoverished. If, on the other hand, nature is rediscovered in its creaturely dimension, channels of communication with it can be established; its rich and symbolic meaning can be understood, allowing us to enter into its realm of mystery. This realm opens the path of man to God, Creator of heaven and earth. Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace – Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church to his Holiness Pope John Paul II. Reprint April 2005 © Copyright 2004 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Logistics Costs will be incurred due to daily transportation to the centre and outdoor education trips, rental of the facility, rental of equipment and sites, along with the purchase of food for ecological retreats/field trips that include camping, backcountry hiking, canoeing, downhill and Nordic skiing. As a result, the course fee will be $350.00 per student. This fee will be supplemented by school board support, department support, and an elementary school outreach program. Dress code will be appropriate “civies”. Some days, when students are working at St. James, the SJ dress code will be worn. Transportation There is an application process intended to challenge and support reflection. This process includes the completion of an application package available at Student Services. The application package must be completed and submitted to Student Services on or before Thursday, March 20, 2008. Partners in Terra Education Wellington Catholic District School Board St. James Catholic High School The Jesuit Community of St. Ignatius Loyola The Gossling Foundation The Organic Farm (Community Shared Agriculture) located on the property of the former St. Ignatius Loyola College.
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