Tō Tatou Whakapono
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education
Religious Education
He hōnore he korōria ki Te Atua. He maungārongo ki te whenua. He whakaaro pai ki ngā tāngata kātoa.
Honour and glory to God. Peace upon the earth. And good will to all people.
Beliefs:
· At St. Marcellin School our Special Character is at the heart of all we do.
· Catholic Religious Education recognises faith in two ways: the faith in which people believe3; and the gift of faith from God by which they believe.
· In our Catholic schools we understand that in the Catholic curriculum area of Religious Education Tō Tātou Whakapono Our Faith takes precedence, it is tuakana (older sibling) and the NZC is teina (younger sibling).
· St. Marcellin School community promotes the Gospel values of forgiveness, reconciliation, compassion and community.
· St. Marcellin School strives for respect, integrity, courage and excellence.
· St. Marcellin Schools Golden Rule, “If you want to teach young people, first you must love them – You must love them all equally.
Staff working together to provide quality education in a positive Catholic environment.
Tō Tatou Whakapono - Religous Education Curriculum
Tō Tātou Whakapono Our Faith was approved by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference in December 2021. Since then the National Centre for Religious Studies has been working closely with diocesan religious education advisors, managers of Catholic education, principals, teachers, and many other members of the Catholic community to provide resources to support teaching and learning.
Reasons
Reasons
· Religious Education leads to a deeper understanding of life and its purpose.
· Students develop an everyday relationship with God.
· Inclusive education is the catholic, Christian way.
· Students develop links to the parish and wider community through service and pastoral care deepening their understanding of social justice.
Holistic development of students including sexuality from a Catholic perspective.
Guidelines
Guidelines
· The teaching of Religious Education is integrated into all learning areas and experiences.
· Prayer and religious reflections with all students are an everyday occurrence where students are provided with many rich experiences and opportunities to encounter Christ.
Regular opportunities are provided for students to interact with the parish and carry out the mission of the Church.
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
At St. Marcellin School:
· Religious Education is central to all that we do and underpins all that we teach.
· Prescribed hours of teaching are met.
· Prayer and liturgy are an integral part of our school culture.
· Inclusion for all – we are all created uniquely in the likeness of God.
· Awareness of our diverse cultures within our school.
Year 1 - 2
Year 3 - 4
Year 5 - 6
Year 7 - 8
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