Religious Education

“It has always been my delight to learn or to teach.”

(St. Bede the Venerable)

A Prayer for our Religious Education lessons

Loving God,

Thank you for this new day and for the chance to learn more about You. As we begin our Religious Education lesson, help us to know You more clearly, to love You more dearly, and to follow You more nearly – day by day. Help us to grow in understanding – of the Bible, of the teachings of the Church, and of the lives of the saints who followed You faithfully. May we ask big questions, listen with respect and discover the beauty of Your love for everyone. Guide us to live what we learn, to be kind, just, forgiving and full of hope. Help us to be true disciples in our school, our homes and our world with Jesus as our teacher and friend.

St. Bede, pray for us.

At St. Bede's Catholic Junior School, Religious Education is at the heart of our curriculum and school life. Through participating fully in our rich and vibrant curriculum, children grow in their knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith while exploring how it shapes the way we live. In engaging lessons, they are encouraged to ask questions, reflect on their own beliefs and values, and respond to the teachings of Jesus. Throughout the year, children also encounter other faiths and explore how dialogue between Catholics and those with other worldviews can strengthen communities. For more information about how teaching and learning in Religious Education takes place, please see the Religious Education Policy, Curriculum Overviews and other key documentation available below.

Our Religious Education curriculum follows the Religious Education Directory, To Know You More Clearly, which provides the programme of study for Catholic schools in England and Wales. Please find the directory here: https://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/resources/religious-education-curriculum-directory

What does Religious Education look like at St. Bede’s?

Through their work in Religious Education lessons, children produce a range of high-quality verbal, written and illustrative outcomes, which include letters, information texts, poetry, prayers, artwork, Bible journaling, plans for Celebration of the Word, summaries, annotations and prayer journals.

Please see here a selection of work produced across Years 3-6:

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Teaching and learning in Religious Education is enriched through participation in the Schools Singing Programme run by the Archdiocese of Liverpool's Music Department, whole-school and class assemblies, retreat opportunities in all year groups, educational visits to local churches and the Cathedral, and regular in-school competitions.

Please see here examples of competitions run recently at St. Bede's: