Religious Education at St Monica’s

Religious Education across the school is structured around the six branches set out in the Religious Education Directory (RED), a programme of study approved by the Bishops’ Conference. The aims of the RED are used to inform learning objectives. Teaching and learning is organised around the four key areas of the RED: Revelation, Church, Celebration and Life in Christ. Lessons place a strong emphasis on making meaningful connections between Scripture, the traditions of the Church and pupils’ own lived experiences, with regular opportunities for reflection. In addition, the sixth branch focuses on the study of World Faiths, with different year groups exploring Judaism and Islam in greater depth. 10% of the weekly taught curriculum is allocated to Religious Education.  We work closely with St Monica’s Parish and strive to make links with other religious traditions.  Home, school and parish work together as no one group can easily succeed alone.