At St. Mary's we follow 'The Way, The Truth & The Life' syllabus.
This syllabus is based on the Religious Education Curriculum Directory for Catholic schools. It has been developed by teachers in direct response to a perceived need for a clear framework for effective, systematic and rigorous teaching and learning, at least equal to that of other curriculum areas. To this end it addresses both content and methodology.
The primary content of all religious education material is the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church and their implications for the lives of people today, and particularly for the lives of the pupils. Religious education material must, therefore, always present the three key elements of the Christian faith:
- that every human event is marked by the creative activity of God which communicates goodness to all beings
- that the reality and power of sin limit and numb every person
- that the life, death and resurrection of Christ, communicated by the Holy Spirit, give believers the hope of a definitive ‘fulfilment’
Material not incorporating those three elements “cannot be authentically Christian”. (cf. GDC para 16)
Other faiths are addressed as a consequence of, and in the context of, Catholic teaching. Catholic teaching about the action of God in the world requires an informed and respectful approach to other faiths. By a study of the action of God in these faiths, Catholics can come to a deeper appreciation of the revelation of God in Christ. Catholics can also learn from the practices of other faiths (e.g. patterns of prayer, fasting, pilgrimages etc. cf. GDC para. 200).
The syllabus incorporates attainment targets: learning about the Catholic faith (AT1) and learning from the Catholic faith (AT2). These are set out in the form of specific key learning objectives for each module.
Rooted in Love
Catholic Social Teaching calls us all as Catholics to work for the common good, help build a just society, uphold the dignity of human life and work for justice and the dignity of all our brothers and sisters, especially those in the greatest need.
The school follows Rooted in Love programme from Caritas to help children in their understanding and their journey with Catholic Social Teaching.
Rooted in Love is a Religious Education resource for primary schools, developed in partnership with the Diocese of Westminster Education Service. It addresses the objectives relating to Catholic Social teaching from the new Religious Education Directory, including prayer and liturgy ideas relating to the themes as well as suggestions for bringing this work to life in the Catholic life and mission of the school.
Each half-term the children from Early Years to year 6 learn about a different Catholic Social Teaching theme
Parent Survey 2023
Here is a link of our parents thoughts, based on their children's Religious Education at St Marys
"The Teachers at the School are kind and create a lovely atmosphere for our child (previously others) to learn and develop into confident and happy young people."
"St. Mary’s is a very supportive community with so many faithful families living their faith through fellowship and example. St. Mary’s does a wonderful job at fostering this community and providing support. There have been invitations to the parents and carers to join in the rosary club when it takes place. It’s a wonderful opportunity for parents to be involved in the school prayer life and pray alongside their children, teachers and staff. I look forward to when it’s on and hopeful for more opportunities like this. Thank you!"
"I think the Catholic values are very well communicated to the children and creates a strong sense of community in school. This is lovely and I’m thankful for it."
"I love listening to the facts my child learns about the Bible"
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The Wednesday Word
The Wednesday Word - 10th July 2024
Tomorrow is the feast of St Benedict, who introduced a special way of reading the Bible to Europe in the 6th Century.
10th July 2024
The Wednesday Word - 3rd July 2024
In this Sunday’s Gospel, the people who were most familiar with Jesus welcomed him at first. They readily acknowledged his wisdom and his miracles.
3rd July 2024
The Wednesday Word - 26th June 2024
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of two great saints who have helped to share faith throughout the world, St Peter and St Paul.
26th June 2024
The Wednesday Word - 19th June 2024
The more we get to know God, the more at peace and calmer we become. In this Sunday’s Gospel, when the storm starts tossing the boat around, the disciples still don’t seem to recognise that Jesus is in control.
19th June 2024
Saint Stories
Faustina Kowalska, was born to a poor family in Poland and had nine brothers and sisters. As a young girl Faustina loved Jesus and by the time she was seven years old, she wanted to become a nun. This meant that she would leave home and join a community to live a quiet life of prayer.
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