This overview shows the focus of the Religious Education Curriculum for the year ahead.
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This term we will be studying the three themes of Domestic Church (Beginnings), Baptism and Confirmation (Signs and Symbols) and Advent and Christmas (Expectations). The children will also spend a week studying Judaism. |
This term we will be studying the three themes of Local Church (Books), Eucharist, (Thanksgiving), Lent/Easter (Opportunities).
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This term we will be studying the three themes of Pentecost (Spread the Word), Reconciliation (Rules), Universal Church (Treasures). The children will also spend a week studying Islam
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Domestic Church BEGINNINGS – God is present in every beginning Pupils will know and understand ‘the many beginnings each day offers.’ Pupils will know and understand God is present in every beginning. |
Local Church BOOKS – The books used in Church Pupils will know and understand about the different books used at home and in school. Pupils will know and understand the books used in Church on Sunday by the parish family. |
Pentecost SPREAD THE WORD – Pentecost: a time to spread the Good News Pupils will know and understand passing on messages. Pupils will know and understand Pentecost, spreading the Gospel message through the gift of the Holy Spirit. |
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Judaism PRAYER/HOME – Shabbat Pupils will know how a Jewish family gathers for Shabbat. Pupils will know the importance of Shabbat for the Jewish people – a day of rest: a day for God. |
Eucharist THANKSGIVING – Mass, a special time to thank God Pupils will know and understand different ways to say thank you. Pupils will know and understand the Eucharist: the parish family thanks God for Jesus. |
Reconciliation / Anointing of the sick RULES – Reasons for rules in the Christian family Pupils will know and understand how rules can help at home and in school. Pupils will know and understand the reasons for rules in the Christian family. |
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Baptism/Confirmation SIGNS AND SYMBOLS – Signs and symbols in Baptism Pupils will know and understand ‘the experience of signs and symbols.’ Pupils will know and understand signs and symbols used in Baptism. |
Lent / Easter OPPORTUNITIES – Lent: an opportunity to start anew Pupils will know and understand that each day offers opportunities for good. Pupils will know and understand about Lent, the opportunity to turn towards what is good in preparation for Easter. |
Islam PRAYER/HOME – Wudu Pupils will know about Wudu – ritual washing, home life, diet and the blessing ritual for a newborn. Pupils will appreciate the importance of prayer and home for Muslims. |
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Advent/Christmas PREPARATIONS – Advent: preparing to celebrate Christmas Pupils will know and understand about preparing for special times. Pupils will know and understand that Advent is four weeks of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas. |
Universal Church TREASURES – God’s treasure; the world Pupils will know and understand what we treasure. Pupils will know and understand the world is God’s treasure given to us. |