Religious Education  

We Have Seen the Lord

This unit of work invites Year 6 students to explore the Resurrection of Jesus as the central event of the Christian faith that transforms human history. Students will examine New Testament accounts of the empty tomb and post-resurrection appearances, learning how these experiences empowered the early Church to promote radical equality and compassion. By studying the lives of Easter people like Saint Damien of Molokai and Servant of God Mary Glowrey, students will reflect on their own mission to be a light for the world through service to the poor and marginalized. Overall, the unit encourages students to articulate their faith and understand how the hope of the Resurrection inspires a commitment to justice and love in the modern world.

We Know Jesus in the Catholic Church

The first of several units exploring the sacrament of Confirmation, this unit explores the history and nature of the Catholic Church. Students will examine how Christianity relates to other world religions and investigate the unique characteristics of the Church—being one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. Using St. Paul’s metaphor of the Body of Christ, students will reflect on how different individual gifts contribute to a diverse and harmonious community. This unit provides a valuable opportunity for all students to grow in wisdom and understanding of the global Catholic story.

Anointed in the Holy Spirit

Continuing to prepare for Confirmation, students will be invited to explore the deep connection between Baptism and Confirmation while examining the historical origins of these two sacraments. Students will investigate the presence of the Holy Spirit throughout Scripture - from the story of Pentecost to the symbols of wind, fire, and water - and reflect on how these spiritual signs impact their own lives. By studying the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as wisdom, fortitude, and counsel, students will learn how these inner abilities can be developed to help them grow into spiritual maturity.