Religious Education at St. Gerard's
It is recognised at St Gerard’s School that
Religious Education is central to all we do.
Faith is "caugh"t as well as "taught" and pupils are helped to develop an understanding of Catholic values and doctrines and they are encouraged to participate in the life of the Parish.
We follow the “Come and See” programme of Religious Education from F2 to Year 6
The Catechism of the Catholic Church addresses the search for meaning in life. God’s initiative in Revelation who comes to meet us and our response of faith.
This pattern guides the structure of the programme and informs the process of each topic, opened up through; Explore, Reveal and Respond.
As part of the programme the children are also taught to value and respect other religious beliefs through in-depth study of other world faiths.
We aim to teach children about loving human relationships developmentally alongside the Science curriculum, and within a framework of Religious Education.
Links
Although these links are intended for use in school, parents and carers may also find them useful.
THE MARK 10 MISSION
The Mark 10 Mission, in partnership with The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, is a brand new project for Catholic primary schools in England. As whole school assemblies and collective worship will no longer be able to take place, this site brings virtual content to engage school children in the faith, from the comfort of the classroom.
COME AND SEE RE
A Catholic Primary Religious Education programme for Foundation and Key Stages 1 and 2. This easy to use teacher-friendly material has been written by a group of experienced diocesan advisors. It is based on the theological foundations of the Second Vatican Council, the Catholic Catechism and the revised RE Curriculum Directory and includes the Catholic attainment levels.
TEN TEN RESOURCES
Including "Life to the Full" - A fully-resourced programme in Relationships and Health Education for Catholic primary schools.
Weekly Messages from Father Des
Monday 11th November
Living Stones Built Upon Jesus Christ
Monday 19th October
How Close God Is To Us
Monday 12th October
Celebrate God's Wonderful Gift of Creation
Monday 5th October
Our Lady of the Rosary
Monday 28th September
Angels and Archangels
Monday 21st September
St. Matthew
Monday 14th September
God's Eternal Love
Monday 7th September
Our Lady of Walsingham
17th July 2020
End of Year Blessing
Monday 13th July
Padley
Monday 6th July
A Message From Father Des
Monday 29th June
St. Peter and St. Paul
Gallery
Following our whole school assembly all about Mission Together, the children took home money boxes to fill with donations.
Each year the children in Key Stage One perfor the Nativity for parents, carers and friends of the school. It is a popular event - and for many is one of the highlights of the year!
When our children go on residential, one of the most important parts is our "Retreat Day" - a chance to reconnect with God and each other.
We are proud of the close links we have with the parish. We often hold coffee mornings in school and welcome visitors from our local community.
Our Parish Priest, Father Desmond Sexton is a regular visitor to school. Here he is talking to the children about his life as a priest, and what is meant by the word "vocation".
We visit church each week to celebrate Mass. Our children enjoy reading and taking an active part in the service.
Headteacher: Mrs. B. Baxter
Deputy: Mrs. D. Hudson
St. Gerard's Catholic Primary School, Park Nook, Doncaster Road, Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 4AE
Telephone: 01709 850568
Fax: 01709 855948
Email: office@stgerardsprimary.org
Twitter: @StGerards1928
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