Religious Education

Religious Education is at the heart of our curriculum, enriching and informing all areas of learning with the light of the Gospel, teaching children to seek the truth which is of God, in the whole of creation, in themselves and in others.

Curriculum 

At St Paul’s, children come together for shared assemblies that focus on the Sunday Gospel, Church events, worship, celebration, and class liturgies. The Gospel assemblies and class liturgies are led by the children themselves. During class liturgies, the children research Bible passages and share their understanding with their peers, leading prayers, readings, and reflections on the meaning of the Scripture.

We now follow the new Religious Education Directory, supported and guided by the Diocese of Brighton and Arundel. Through this curriculum, children explore the stories of the Bible using Scripture texts, songs, Godly Play, visual art, and storytelling.

They are taught to understand how the themes of the Old Testament have significance for the New Testament. At the end of each lesson, children reflect on what they have learned and consider how it can influence their own lives and actions.

OTHER FAITH TRADITIONS

We believe the children of St. Paul's should learn from, as well as about, other religions. The children will learn that other people pray, fast, celebrate, worship and go on pilgrimage. These are all ways that people can live out their faith in actions. They will come to appreciate the reverence shown by people of other faiths for holy places, holy people and holy books. They will come to recognise the differences between the faith traditions. They will grow in appreciation of the religious and spiritual dimension of life. Their understanding of their own faith and the ways in which it is expressed will therefore be affirmed, enriched and challenged to grow.

Year 5 visit the Hindu temple in Neasden and Year 2 visit the Shah Jehan Mosque in Woking.