RE Curriculum
As a Catholic Primary School, the basic religious ethos is to be found across the whole curriculum and not just within the Religious Education timetable. The whole aim of St Bernadette’s school is the Christian growth of the children, not simply their growth in their faith, but their growing awareness of the world as a maturing Christian. RE is a core subject and covers 10% of the curriculum. The Religious Education programme incorporates the Curriculum Directory for Catholic Schools (Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales).
Below are the units of work covered this academic year in the RE curriculum for each Year Band.
Nursery
Creation
God’s Family
God our Father cares for us
Advent
Christmas
Old Testament
Lent
Holy Week
Easter
Pentecost
Special Occasions
Baptism
Reception
Creation
Baptism
People who care for us
Advent
Christmas
Prayer
People who help us
Lent
Holy Week
Easter
Pentecost
Bible Stories
Year 1
Creation
Jesus: Teacher & Healer
Prayer
Families & Celebrations
Advent
Christmas
Forgiveness
Lent
Holy Week
Easter
Pentecost
Following Jesus today
Sharing Jesus’ Life
Year 2
Old Testament Stories & Prayers
Special Celebrations
Sharing in the Life of Jesus
Advent
Christmas
Parables & Miracles
Lent
Holy Week
Easter
Pentecost
Our Church
The Mass
Year 3
Belonging
Prayer
We listen to God’s Word at Mass
Advent
Christmas
Reconciliation
Lent
Holy Week
Easter
Pentecost
The Eucharist as a Thanksgiving to God
Year 4
Creation: The Story of Abraham to Joseph
Jesus teaches us how to pray
Old Testament – Moses to King David
Advent
Christmas
Jesus Light of the World and Beloved Son
Lent
Holy Week
Easter
Pentecost
Sharing in the Life of Christ
Special Roles & Responsibilities
Year 5
Creation
Parables & sayings of Jesus
Miracles & Sacrament of the Sick
Advent
Christmas
Marriage & Holy Orders
Lent
Holy Week
Easter
Pentecost
Baptism
The Work of the Apostles
Year 6
The Story of the People of God
Followers of Christ
Baptism & Confirmation
Advent
Christmas
Belonging to the Church Community
Lent
Holy Week
Easter
Pentecost
Prayers in the lives of the followers of Christ
Celebrating the life of Mary & the Saints.
As a Catholic school, the RE curriculum predominantly focuses on Christianity and Catholicism. However, during our annual International Week, each Year Band explores another World Religion. During this time, children have the opportunity to visit different places of worship.
Reception – Christianity
Year 1 – Hinduism
Year 2 – Buddhism
Year 3 – Catholicism
Year 4 – Sikhism
Year 5 – Judaism
Year 6 – Islam
Assessment of RE
The RE Curriculum covers four strands: Scripture, Sacraments, Liturgical and Living as Christians.
Three different units are assessed annually in each year Band, with each academic year focusing on a different strand. in line with Diocesan guidelines. Samples of work are gathered throughout the year and moderated against the diocesan end of phase expectations.
