Religious Education Curriculum

At St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Religious Education is at the very heart of school life. Through faith-filled teaching, prayer, reflection and lived experiences, we help children grow in their relationship with God and develop a deeper understanding of themselves, others and the world around them.

Inspired by our mission:

“We stand united in faith with the courage to build a loving world of truth, justice, peace and wisdom,”

we nurture children spiritually, morally, socially and academically so that they may flourish as compassionate and confident members of God’s family.

We believe that Religious Education is far more than a subject taught in lessons: it is a way of living. Faith is woven throughout daily school life and helps shape the values, relationships and experiences that define our community.

Our Religious Education Curriculum

At St John Fisher, we follow the Lighting the Path Religious Education programme, developed to support children in growing in knowledge, understanding and lived faith.

This curriculum enables children to:

Develop a deeper understanding of Scripture and Catholic beliefs
Explore the teachings, traditions, and celebrations of the Catholic Church
Reflect on their own faith journey and personal experiences
Ask important questions about meaning, purpose and morality
Develop respect and understanding for people of different beliefs and cultures
Grow in compassion, wisdom and responsibility

Through engaging lessons, meaningful discussion, prayer, scripture, music, art and reflection, children are encouraged to think deeply and make connections between faith and everyday life.

What Children Learn

The Religious Education curriculum is carefully planned to help children progressively develop their understanding of:

Scripture and the Life of Jesus

Children learn about key stories from the Bible and the teachings of Jesus, exploring how these continue to guide our lives today.

Prayer and Worship

Pupils experience different forms of prayer and reflection and are encouraged to develop their own personal relationship with God.

Sacraments and Catholic Life

Children learn about the sacraments, liturgical seasons, Church traditions and what it means to live as part of a Catholic community.

Catholic Social Teaching

Inspired by Gospel values, pupils learn about justice, compassion, dignity, stewardship and how faith calls us to care for others and the world around us.

Other Faiths and Worldviews

We encourage children to value diversity and respect people of all faiths and backgrounds, promoting understanding and dialogue in an increasingly diverse world.

Learning Through Faith

Children’s Religious Education experiences extend beyond the classroom through:

Prayer and liturgy
Class and whole-school worship
Celebration of feast days and liturgical seasons
Parish links and sacramental preparation
Charity fundraising and social action
Pupil leadership opportunities
Reflection and spiritual development

At St John Fisher, we want every child to leave us with a secure understanding of their faith, a strong moral foundation, and the confidence to live with kindness, courage and hope.

Love. Learn. Shine.