Religious Education at St. Ignatius
‘So Jesus said, “Well, then, pay to the Emperor what belongs to the Emperor, and pay to God what belongs to God.” And they were amazed at Jesus.’ Mark 12:17
The purpose of Religious Education at St. Ignatius Catholic Primary School is to nurture the Catholic Faith, and its teachings, in our children. By helping them to live this faith, we hope to encourage our children to develop a better relationship with God and others around them.
The Way, the Truth and the Life (Diocese of Leeds)
R.E is a core subject at St. Ignatius Catholic Primary School. We deliver our RE lessons with the support of the Diocesan recommended scheme, The Way, The Truth and The Life. This scheme teaches and supports the children with the principles of the Catholic faith. It offers some interactive activities to support the learning in school. We also encourage the teaching of RE through links with home, the Parish Church, the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust (BKCAT), the local community and other subject areas, especially PSHE and RSE. We believe that all aspects of R.E should be woven into the fabric of school life. We are very lucky to able to work closely with other schools within the Diocese of Leeds and our own Trust to ensure the expectations and standards are always at their highest.
End of Year Expectations (by Year Group)
Religious Education in Catholic Schools
Planning
YEAR B | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| EYFS | R.1 God’s World | R.2 God’s Family | R.3 Getting to know Jesus | R.4 Sorrow & Joy | R.5 New Life | R.6 Our Church Family |
| Year 1 & 2 | 1.1 – God’s Great Plan | 1.2 – Mary Mother of God Nativity | 1.3 – Families & Celebrations | 1.4 – Following Jesus | 1.5 – The Resurrection | 1.6 – Miracles |
| Year 2 & 3 | 3.1 – The Christian Family | 3.2 – Mary Our Mother | 3.3 – Jesus the Teacher | 3.4 – Reconciliation | 3.5 – Celebrating Easter & Pentecost | 3.6 – Being A Christian |
| Year 4 & 5 | 4.1 – The Bible | 4.2 – Trust in God | 4.3 – Celebrating the Mass | 4.4 – Jesus the Saviour | 4.5 – Being a Christian | 4.6 – Belonging to the Church |
| Year 5 & 6 | 6.1 – The Kingdom of God | 6.2 – Justice | 6.3 – Exploring the Mass | 6.4 – Jesus, the Messiah | 6.5 – Called to Serve | 6.6 – CST: Faith in Action |
YEAR A | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
EYFS | R.1 God’s World | R.2 God’s Family | R.3 Getting to know Jesus | R.4 Sorrow & Joy | R.5 New Life | R.6 Our Church Family |
| Year 1 & 2 | 2.1 – Chosen People | 2.2 – Mysteries | 2.3 – The Good News | 2.4 – The Mass | 2.5 – Eastertide | 2.6 – The First Christians |
| Year 2 & 3 | 2.1 – Chosen People | 2.2 – Mysteries | 2.3 – The Good News | 2.4 – The Mass | 2.5 – Eastertide | 2.6 – The First Christians |
| Year 4 & 5 | 5.1 – Creation | 5.2 – God’s Covenants | 5.3 – Inspirational People | 5.4 – Reconciliation | 5.5 – Life in the Risen Jesus | 5.6 – The Transforming Spirit |
Year 5 & 6 | 5.1 – Creation | 5.2 – God’s Covenants | 5.3 – Inspirational People | 5.4 – Reconciliation | 5.5 – Life in the Risen Lord | 5.6 – The Transforming Spirit |