R.E

Curriculum Intent

We are very proud that our GCSE results in Religious Education have improved over the last three years and are now in line with our GCSE English results.

At St. Cuthbert’s we believe that Religious Education is the “core of the core curriculum” (Pope St John Paul II) and is fundamental to the life and purpose of our school. Christ and his teaching is at the heart of who we are and all we do. Classroom Religious Education gives pupils a unique opportunity to explore the big questions of meaning and purpose. As Jesus listened to the questioning disciples on the road to Emmaus, we aim to hear and understand each of our students as we walk with them on their journey of faith and discovery.

We are committed to academic rigour and attainment, while providing all students with a variety of learning experiences, ensuring that Religious Education is engaging, relevant, meaningful, knowledge rich, ambitious and enjoyable. Through their reflective learning, students will develop an understanding of their innate dignity and their own beliefs and values. Students will also know and understand about the beliefs of others and how they are impacted by their faith, enabling our learners to become responsible, active, empathetic citizens of the world. We believe that in Religious Education we are sowing seeds which will help our students to flourish and go on to live their lives in all its fullness, just as God intended.

“The invitation of Jesus Christ for all people to live life in all its fullness is the challenge that lies at the heart of Religious Education within a Catholic school.” – Catholic Education Service.