The Theology Department of Villa Maria recognizes its unique role in the educational ministry of the Church and its specific implications for this school.
The Theology Department seeks to offer leadership, vision and inspiration within a school whose mission is firmly rooted in the Gospel and steeped in Catholic tradition. In an effort to respond faithfully to the goals set forth in the “Declaration on Christian Education,” we define our program and purpose, “… to inspire the student with the Spirit of Christ, to help to bring to maturity the gifts and talents of each student, and to direct all students to become involved in transforming their world into God’s Kingdom.” These goals offer an attitudinal, cognitive, and affective dimension as we seek to transmit a spirit of faith and to teach Theology as an academic discipline with specific, measurable objectives. It is the integration of these dimensions that provides the challenge as we seek to lead young women to live lives of spiritual growth, intellectual inquiry, and Christian service.
Theology Department Faculty
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Mrs. Catherine de Paulo
Chair
Ext. 1203
B.A. Theology
La Salle University
M.A. Liberal Studies
Villanova University
S.T.M.
Collegium Augustinianum
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Sr. Mary Jo Ely
Campus Minister
Ext. 1126
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Mrs. Marguerite Paolantonio
Ext. 1204
B.S. Sociology
Saint Joseph's University
M.A. Religious Studies
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary
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Mr. Matthew Poole
Ext. 1048
B.A. History
Immaculata University
M.A. Theology
Villanova University
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Sr. Regina Ryan, I.H.M.
Principal
Ext.
B.A. French, Theology
Immaculata University
M.A. Religious Studies
St. Charles Seminary
Ed.D. Educational Supervision and Supervision
University of Virginia
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Ms. Stephanie Taylor
Athletic Director
Ext. 1056
B.A. Religious Studies
College of the Holy Cross
M.A. Theology
University of Chicago
M.S. Sport Management
Neumann University
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Mr. Justin Zazyczny
Ext. 1207
B.S. Psychology
St. Joseph’s University
M.Ed. (in progress)
Cabrini University
Theology Course Sequence
| GRADE 9 | GRADE 10 | GRADE 11 | GRADE 12 |
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| Theology 1 (CP) | Theology 2 (CP) | Theology 3 (CP) | Theology 4 (CP) |
| Semester 1: Overview of Catholicism | Semester 1: New Testament | Semester 1: Social Justice | One semester of any of the following: ● Christian Spirituality ● World Religions ● Honors Apologetics ● Honors World Religions/Dual Enrollment World Religions |
| Semester 2: Hebrew Scriptures | Semester 2: Church History | Semester 2: Morality | One semester of Marriage and Life Choices (CP) |