St. Jerome Library and School

The curriculum builds systematic theological knowledge through comprehensive Catholic doctrine study that progresses developmentally from elementary through high school. The progression from catechism study to formal theology and philosophy shows intentional knowledge building.

Includes thorough study of Catholic faith through Baltimore Catechism, church history, lives of saints, and devotions, shifting to theology and philosophy in high school

The curriculum demonstrates strong commitment to primary text engagement through use of the Douay-Rheims Bible translation and direct study of the Baltimore Catechism. Students also read complete classic literature works rather than excerpts or summaries.

Students use the Douay-Rheims translation of the Bible and study the Baltimore Catechism directly, plus read complete books like Otto of the Silver Hand and The Hobbit

The curriculum is designed to require relatively low direct instruction once students can read independently, which may limit teacher-led theological discussion and explanation. The lesson plan format suggests more independent study than guided instruction.

Publishers state that courses require 'relatively low amount of direct instruction by parents once past the point where children can read independently'

The curriculum provides detailed lesson plans with space for notes and activities, but specific teacher training materials or theological background information for parents is not mentioned. The lesson plan books appear to be the primary support resource.

Offers lesson plan books that are 'lovely to look at and simple to use' with space for notes and activities, but no specific mention of teacher training materials

Historical context is provided primarily through church history and Bible history, though world history coverage appears limited outside of Catholic contexts. The curriculum addresses this gap partially through historical novels.

World history is taught indirectly through Bible and church history in grades 7, 9, and 10, and through historical novels, but lacks comprehensive world history coverage

The curriculum includes dedicated vocabulary instruction through the Vocabulary Voyages series for high school students. However, explicit religious vocabulary instruction for younger grades is not clearly documented.

Includes Vocabulary Voyages series for grades nine through twelve, and uses traditional Catholic terminology throughout