Religious Education (R.E.)
'Pupils make good progress in religious education as they move through the school. They clearly enjoy learning and talk about their lessons with enthusiasm....Pupils use their knowledge to reflect spiritually, ethically and theologically.'
Catholic Schools Inspectorate
‘Our child comes home talking about his lessons and what the Bible stories mean to him and how they relate to our lives today.’
Parent Voice
Intent
At St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School, Religious Education lies at the very heart of our curriculum and our mission: Learning and Growing with God by our side. As a Catholic school, we are committed to nurturing and developing the whole child—spiritually, morally, socially and academically—recognising that each pupil is created in the image and likeness of God. We value the diverse backgrounds and starting points of our children and ensure that our learning objectives meet both their religious and educational needs.
Religious Education is a subject for all, rooted in collaboration, reflection and dialogue. We seek to foster each child’s natural capacity for wonder, awe and reverence, helping them to recognise and appreciate the spiritual dimension of life. Through a deep and systematic understanding of the Catholic tradition, alongside respectful study of other faith traditions, pupils are guided to reflect on the meaning and purpose of human life. In doing so, they grow in faith, knowledge and understanding, developing respect, empathy and a strong moral compass that prepares them for life in modern Britain and the wider world.
Implementation
Religious Education is delivered through the Archdiocesan RED Programme of Study, ensuring a structured and progressive development of knowledge across year groups. Learning builds from description in the early years to deeper analysis, comparison and evaluation as pupils mature. Prayer, celebration and reflection are woven throughout school life, creating a living Christian community. Teaching is adaptive and inclusive, enabling all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds, to achieve well, while high prior attainers are challenged through thoughtful questioning and philosophical enquiry. Strong links with home and parish support sacramental preparation and faith development.
We follow the Religious Education Directory, 'To know You more clearly', as the basis of our R.E. curriculum.
Religious Education DirectoryReligious Education Curriculum Overview
You can find out more about how Religious Education is taught in our school in our R.E. policy:Policies including R.E. Policy
Impact
Pupils develop secure and confident knowledge of the Catholic faith alongside an informed understanding of major world religions and worldviews, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Sikhism and Buddhism. They make meaningful connections within and across traditions, recognising similarities, differences and the diversity within faith communities. Our pupils ask thoughtful and perceptive questions, evaluate differing viewpoints and express reasoned responses supported by evidence. When exploring sensitive or complex issues, they demonstrate respect, empathy and understanding, reflecting Gospel values and showing readiness for life in modern Britain and the wider world.
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Useful Links
We encourage parents and carers to use the Mark 10 resource at home to follow up on our assemblies in school and share the Gospel together as a family. The latest assembly will be shared with Parents every week in our weekly Diary Dates Friday newsletter.