St Mary's RC Primary School
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Curriculum
Religious Education is at the core of our school. We follow a Religious Education programme which aims to strengthen our Catholic faith. The primary purpose of Catholic Education is the step by step study of the mystery of Christ, the teaching of the Church and its application in daily life, therefore the principle aims of the school in terms of the Religious Education which it provides are:
- To lead the children to a deepening knowledge and understanding of our Catholic Faith.
- To provide opportunities for the children to develop a loving relationship with God and their neighbours.
- To encourage children to respect and be fully aware of the needs of others as equal members of God’s creation.
The Dr Margaret Carswell Framework Model, which is taught in a three year cycle and which links to the liturgical year, is used to deliver the Religious Education curriculum. The content of this Model offers a systematic programme of study which comprehensively covers all the strands and requirements of the Curriculum Directory. Each topic plan sets out the areas taught from Revelation, Church, Celebration and Life in Christ ensuring progression and depth of provision.
Curriculum Map for Nursery and Reception
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
| In the Beginning | From Advent to Christmas | A People of Prayer | From Lent to Easter | From Easter to Pentecost | The Good Samaritan |
| Focus | The creation story | Luke's Christmas story Jesse Tree | The Feast of the Epiphany The Lord's Prayer | Gathering Palm Sunday Holy Thursday Good Friday | Resurection Post Resurrection Appearances Ascension Pentecost New life Caritas | The Good Samaritan Luke Oil |
Curriculum Map for Year 1 - 6
Year A 2022-2023 | Year B 2023-2024 | Year C 2024-2025 | |
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| Autumn 2nd | A1 From Advent to Christmas
| B1 From Advent to Christmas
| C1 From Advent to Christmas
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| Spring 1st | A2 A People of Prayer
| B2 Jesus at Prayer
| C2 Being a Sacramental Person
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| Spring 2nd | A3 From Lent to Easter
| B3 From Lent to Easter
| C3 From Lent to Easter
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| Summer 1st | A4 From Easter to Pentecost
| B4 From Easter to Pentecost
| C4 From Easter to Pentecost
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| Summer 2nd | A5 Matthew’s Gospel: The Kingdom of God
| B5 Mark’s Gospel: Discipleship
| C5 Luke’s Gospel: The Good Samaritan
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| Autumn 1st | A6 Beginning with Church
| B6 Beginning with God
| C6 In the Beginning
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* All ‘6’ (A6, B6, C6) resources are taught at the beginning of the academic year. These resources complete the Liturgical year before the new year begins at Advent
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