✨ Religious Education Curriculum Intent

At our Catholic primary school, Religious Education (RE) is at the heart of our curriculum, shaping the spiritual, moral, and cultural development of every child. Rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church and guided by the Lighting the Path programme from Oxford University Press (R-Y2) and Come and See (Y3-Y6) our intent is to nurture a deep and living relationship with God, foster religious literacy, and inspire children to live out Gospel values in their daily lives.

🌿 Our Intentions Are:

• To illuminate faith: Using Lighting the Path, we aim to help children explore the mystery of God’s love revealed through Jesus Christ, encouraging awe, wonder, and reverence in every lesson.

• To build religious literacy: We provide a coherent and progressive RE curriculum that enables children to understand Scripture, Church teachings, and Catholic traditions, while developing critical thinking and reflection.

• To celebrate Catholic identity: Our curriculum supports children in understanding their place within the Catholic community, participating in liturgical life, prayer, and sacramental preparation.

• To promote inclusivity and dialogue: While rooted in Catholic doctrine, our RE curriculum also fosters respect for other faiths and worldviews, encouraging children to engage in meaningful dialogue and appreciate diversity.

• To support holistic development: We believe RE contributes to the formation of the whole child—spiritually, morally, socially, and emotionally—preparing them to be compassionate, responsible citizens.

📘 Lighting the Path (Rec-Y2)

Developed in alignment with the new Religious Education Directory (To Know You More Clearly), Lighting the Path offers a rich, engaging, and age-appropriate framework that supports teachers in delivering high-quality RE. It integrates Scripture, doctrine, and lived faith experiences, ensuring that children encounter RE not just as a subject, but as a journey of discovery and transformation. 

🌟 Come and See (Y3-Y6)

Come and See is a journey of faith, discovery, and personal growth. Developed by experienced diocesan advisors and rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church, this programme helps children explore life’s big questions through a spiritual lens.

Come and See provides:

• Faith-Centered Learning The programme is built around three key questions: Where do I come from? Who am I? Why am I here? These questions guide children through themes that connect scripture, Church teachings, and everyday life.

• Age-Appropriate Exploration Each year group engages with topics tailored to their developmental stage. For example, during Lent, younger children explore themes of growth and change, while older pupils reflect on sacrifice and renewal.

• Inclusive and Reflective Children are encouraged to reflect spiritually, think ethically, and understand the impact of faith in daily life. The programme also fosters respect for other beliefs and cultures, helping pupils grow into compassionate and informed individuals.

• Whole-Person Development Come and See supports not only religious literacy but also moral, social, and cultural development. It prepares pupils for the responsibilities and experiences of both the present and the future.

Both Lighting the Path and Come and See help us nurture thoughtful, spiritually aware young people who are equipped to engage with the world around them with empathy and understanding.