RE Leader: Katrina Liddle

Intent:

At St Augustine’s, our Catholic faith is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise and value every individual as special and unique, created in the image and likeness of God. Religious Education at our school nurtures each child’s innate capacity for wonder, awe, reverence, and spirituality, fostering a deep sense of belonging and purpose.

Our curriculum inspires children to aspire not to have more, but to be more. Through engaging and meaningful learning experiences, pupils come to know God’s love, understand their Christian responsibilities, and explore the richness of Catholic and Christian traditions. They are also taught to respect and appreciate the beliefs and practices of other faiths, promoting a spirit of understanding and inclusion.

Through Religious Education, children learn about their unique place within the home, school, parish, and wider community. Opportunities for prayer and worship are central to our ethos and are woven throughout the school day, helping pupils to develop the skills and attitudes needed to live out the Gospel message in today’s world.

We are committed to embedding the principles of Catholic Social Teaching across our curriculum. Children are encouraged to act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with God. They learn to uphold human dignity, care for creation, and stand in solidarity with others—especially the poor and vulnerable. These values are not only taught but lived, shaping our pupils into compassionate, responsible citizens.

Our core values—Peace, Love, and Integrity—are integral to everyday life at St Augustine’s and help our children to live out our mission statement: Growing Together.

September 2025: EYFS, Year 1, Year 2 will be teaching the new curriculum from the 'Lighting the Path' resource.  Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 will keep using the 'Come and See' scheme of work. 

September 2026: It is anticpated that the whole school will be using the 'Lighting the Path' scheme of work. Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 will start teaching the new curriculum from the 'Lighting the Path' scheme of work.