RE
It is our mission to announce the joy of the Gospel by making Christ known today.
INTENT/What we aim to do through our RE Curriculum
As a Catholic School, Religious Education lies at the heart of our curriculum.
Religious education in Catholic schools aims to promote:
- knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith and life in Christ;
- knowledge and understanding of the response of faith to questions about human life, its origin and purpose;
- the skills required to engage in examination of and reflection upon religious belief and practice, including awareness of and respect for the beliefs and practices of other faith groups and religious communities.
IMPLEMENTATION/How we teach RE
Our RE Curriculum is defined by the Archdiocese of Birmingham and is entitled 'Learning and Growing as People of God'.
Adaptations are made to the curriculum so that it is accessible to all and so that no child is disadvantaged by Special Educational Needs or Disaibility.
In October we celebrate the feast of Our Lady Mary of the Rosary.
In this special month, we have all been reflecting and praying for the well-being and growth of our pupils. We thank the Virgin Mary for her protection she gives us.
PEOPLE WHO CARE FOR US
Reception Class has created a collage using images of the Holy family, their families and disciples.
IMPACT/Children's Learning
Please click on the images below to see some of the amazing work we have done in RE.
Year 4 Judaism posters
We learnt that Jesus grew up in a Jewish tradition of prayer and explored some prayers He would have learnt. We also learnt that the synagogue was a special place He went to hear the Old Testament scriptures and we looked at some religious artefacts and their significance to Jews and Jesus. Have a look at the posters we created after!
Year 4 Acting out Jesus in the temple
Stations of the Cross
Acting the Sacrament of Reconciliation
All Saints Day Whole school Mass
Reaseaching Pigrimages, their importance and history!
Exploring the Sacrament of the sick
On Thursday, Father Joe will came in to talk to us about the way the parish cares for the people who are sick and explained how the sacrament of the Sick is administer.
We explored the gestures of laying on of hands and anointing with the Oil of the Sick and why these gestures might be performed.
He also explained to us the meaning of the words that are said to the sick person as they are being anointed with the oil on their forehead and hands: “Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy strengthen you by the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin, save you and raise you up.”
Afterwards, Mrs Bernto came in to share with us the change and spiritual healing she felt when she received the Sacrament of the sick.
Interest Zone
There are some fabulous Bible story videos online. Why not check out
Jonah - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfBn-Nvidto
David and Goliath - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQa-GseMSI4
Miracles of Jesus - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQyzhye8r6M
Now, why not draw or paint a picture of the story?
Why not listen to some inspiring music from Hillsong?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8h0eZZQt6I
Matt Redman is another favourite!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NtyNaiw4DE
Why not go for a walk outside and actively notice and thank God for His wonderful creation?
The Crowning of Mary
Mary the Mother of God is revered and celebrated all year long, May is a special month to celebrate the “Queen of Heaven.”
Year 1
Acting out the Wedding of Cana, Jesus visiting the temple with Mary and Joseph and The Last Super.