Subject - RE

Vision

INTENT

At St Wilfrid’s, we place God at the centre of all that we do. God is the foundation for all that happens in our school and our lives. The task of handing on faith to future generations is a privilege and a responsibility. We aim to bring our children to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, giving them an in-depth knowledge of scripture that they can call upon.

IMPLEMENTATION

Discerning disciples is the religious education curriculum for Catholic primary schools in the Archdiocese of Birmingham. It has been developed in full accordance with the Religious Education Directory (RED), the curriculum directory issued by the Catholic Bishops' conference of England and Wales which sets out what pupils in Catholic schools should know, understand and be able to do in religious education. The curriculum supports the shared mission of our diocesan family of schools: forming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for justice. 

Discerning Disciples is organised into the six 'branches' of the RED, which align with the Catholic Church's liturgical year.

IMPACT

Across these branches, pupils encounter Sacred Scripture, deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith and teaching, study prayer, liturgy, and the sacraments, and consider how faith is lived in the world. Through Dialogue and Encounter, they also learn about other faiths and religions, and develop the knowledge, understanding and dispositions needed for respectful dialogue. 

At the heart of Discerning Disciples are the RED's three ways of knowing: understand, discern and respond. Pupils are therefore encouraged not simply to acquire religious knowledge, but to think deeply about what they learn, make connections, consider different perspectives and make thoughtful judgements. In doing so, religious education helps pupils to grow in knowledge, wisdom and understanding and to reflect on how what they learn might shape the way they live.

Legal Right of Withdrawal:

Schools in England and Wales must ensure that religious education is provided as part of the school’s basic curriculum. In Catholic schools, this is done in accordance with the teachings, doctrines, discipline and norms of the Catholic Church. Academies in England are required by their funding agreement and Articles of Association to comply with similar requirements. Similarly, state-funded schools in England and Wales are required by law to take part in an act of collective worship on each school day. In Catholic schools, this is done in accordance with the rites, practices, disciplines and liturgical norms of the Catholic Church. Parents should contact the Principal in the first instance if they are considering withdrawing their child from Religious Education and/or Collective Worship.