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Our Catholic faith is at the heart of all we do. Our mission statement 'Walking with Jesus to be the Best that we can be' is integrated into all aspects of School life at St Joseph's. It supports us with how we behave towards one another and guides us to reflect on how we can be our best. We are extremely proud to be a Catholic school in which both children and adults are supported and encouraged to develop their own faith and spirituality. 
 

We recognise that our children come from a range of backgrounds and abilities. As such, we are sensitive to each child's life experiences and value their individual contribution to school life. 

 

We believe that every child in our care is made in the image and likeness of God.  Therefore, our aim in the teaching of Religious Education is to bring our children to a deep, living, active and personal faith related to their own lives and experiences. Within our curriculum, the Catholic Social Teaching Principles are woven into different curriculum areas.

We strive to ensure that our whole curriculum, our moral values and our relationships stem from the Gospel values and virtues and that our children are continually reminded of God's loving presence in all that we do.

Parents should inform the Headteacher if they wish to withdraw their child from RE lessons or collective worship.
 

OUR PROGRAMME OF STUDY

RE is a core subject and as such requires an allocation of 10% of the teaching time to the subject. 

In line with all schools within Plymouth CAST and the Diocese of Plymouth we use the published scheme 'Come and See' and the new scheme 'To Know You More Clearly' as a resource to teach the curriculum. Both Come and See and To Know You More Clearly are 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. 

We dedicate one week per term to the teaching of other world religions including Judaism, Islam and Hinduism. 'To Know you more clearly' dedicates a half term to the study of other world faiths. 

Come and See is structured in a way that supports the understanding in the Catholic Catechism which 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.

 

To Know You More Clearly prepares all pupils to play their part as critical citizens in a plural and diverse culture. The topics include; the relationship between faith and science, the problem of evil, nature of human freedom, rights of the unborn, plight of refugees and asylum seekers; war and peace.

In 2023, EYFS and Year 3 were introduced to, To Know You More Clearly and this academic year 2024 - 2025, EYFS, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 4 began this programme of study. Year 5 and 6 remin on Come and See. Please see below for our yearly plan. 
2024-25 Primary RE Long Term Plan Plymouth Diocese WEbsite.docx