RE

Our RE Curriculum

Intent

At Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Religious Education is at the heart of our curriculum and identity. Guided by the Religious Education Directory and Church teaching, our RE curriculum forms pupils spiritually, academically and morally while nurturing a deep sense of inclusion, dignity and belonging.

 

We believe every child is created in the image and likeness of God. Our aim is to build a community where all pupils feel known, valued and loved. Through Religious Education, pupils:

  • Grow in knowledge of Scripture and Catholic tradition

  • Develop a personal relationship with God through prayer

  • Live out Gospel values of compassion, justice and service

  • Respect and celebrate diversity

  • Feel they belong within the school, Church and wider community

  • Demonstrate and live out the key principles of Catholic Social Teaching

 

Religious Education shapes the culture of our school. It ensures all pupils — including those who are disadvantaged or have SEND — access a rich, ambitious curriculum that prepares them to be thoughtful, compassionate and responsible citizens.

Implementation

The RED curriculum is delivered through a carefully sequenced programme that builds knowledge, reflection and participation.

 

We provide:

 

Weekly RE teaching meeting diocesan expectations

 

Explicit teaching of religious vocabulary and dialogue

 

Inclusive learning adapted so all pupils can access RE

 

Daily prayer and child-led worship

 

Celebration of liturgical seasons and Mass

 

Opportunities for reflection and spiritual growth

 

Respectful learning about other faiths

 

Active promotion of dignity, equality and Catholic Social Teaching

 

Prayer, worship and learning are accessible and invitational. We create safe spaces where pupils can question, reflect and express belief while feeling secure and respected.

Impact

Children have regular opportunities in the week to learn and understand the Catholic faith and teachings. Their learning is clearly evidenced and matches the RED Curriculum.

 

The Chaplaincy Team have grown in confidence and led key liturgical celebrations through the school year such as feast day masses and a service of reconciliation in Lent.

 

With the support of the Chaplaincy Team there was a focus day on the rosary where each class had the opportunity to learn and say part of the rosary.

 

Children say prayers routinely through the day- particularly at the start of the day and before lunch.

 

The introduction of weekly missions linked to the gospel of the week has increased opportunities for children to reflect and think about their role in relation to the Gospel teachings across the liturgical year.

 

RE Curriculum Overview.docx