Religious Education Curriculum
At St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School, Religious Education is at the heart of our curriculum and reflects our mission of ‘Following in the Footsteps of Christ’. Through Religious Education, we aim to help every child grow in knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith, develop their relationship with God and recognise how faith can be lived out in their everyday lives.
Throughout each academic year, children explore six branches of learning:
Creation and Covenant
Children explore God’s creation, the dignity of every human person and God’s loving relationship with humanity. They learn about God’s covenant with his people and consider our responsibility to care for one another and for our common home.
Prophecy and Promise
Children explore the prophets and God’s promise of salvation. During Advent, they learn how Christians prepare for and celebrate the birth of Jesus, recognising him as the fulfilment of God’s promise.
Galilee to Jerusalem
Children learn about the life and ministry of Jesus. Through Scripture, they encounter his teaching, miracles and relationships with others and consider what Jesus reveals about God and how we are called to follow him.
Desert to Garden
During Lent and Easter, children journey with Jesus towards his Passion, Death and Resurrection. They explore the meaning of sacrifice, forgiveness, hope and new life and consider how Christians are called to live during Lent and celebrate the joy of Easter.
To the Ends of the Earth
Children learn about the Resurrection, Ascension and Pentecost and explore the mission of the Church. They discover how the Holy Spirit strengthened the first disciples and continues to guide Christians in sharing the Good News today.
Dialogue and Encounter
Children develop an understanding of Christianity in dialogue with other religions, traditions and worldviews. They learn to recognise and respect the beliefs of others while developing a secure understanding of their own Catholic faith.
Year 6 will continue to follow the Come and See Religious Education programme this academic year.
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