We follow the Archdiocese of Birmingham Religious Education scheme 'Learning and growing as the people of God.' Below is a list of topics that the children in each phase will learn over the next two years. The assessment focus for 2020-2021 is 'The Liturgical Year.'
Early Years Foundation Stage
Nursery Class
2020-2021
1. Creation- God the Creator
2. God Our Father Cares for us
3. Advent- Getting Ready
4. Christmas- Mary the Mother of Jesus
5. Baptism- My Name
6. God's Family
7. Lent- Jesus and His Father
9. Holy Week- Hearing
10. Easter- 'Alleluia'
11. Pentecost- The Air Around Us
12. Special Celebrations
Reception Class
2020-2021
1. Old Testament: Stories and Prayers
2. Sharing in the Life of Jesus
3. Advent
4. Christmas
5. Parables/Miracles
6. Special Celebrations
7. Lent
8. Holy Week
9. Easter
10. Pentecost
11. Our Church
12. The Mass
Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2)
2020-2021
1. Creation
2. Families and Celebrations
3. Prayer
4. Advent
5. Christmas
6. Jesus: Teacher and Healer
7. Forgiveness
8. Lent
9. Holy Week
10. Easter
11. Pentecost
12. Sharing Jesus' Life
13. Following Jesus Today
Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2)
2021-2022
1. Old Testament: Stories and Prayers
2. Sharing in the Life of Jesus
3. Advent
4. Christmas
5. Parables/Miracles
6. Special Celebrations
7. Lent
8. Holy Week
9. Easter
10. Pentecost
11. Our Church
12. The Mass
Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4)
2020-2021
1. Belonging - We Gather as God's Family
2. Reconciliation
3. Advent
4. Christmas
5. We listen to God's Word at Mass
6. Lent
7. Prayer
8. Holy Week
9. Easter
10. The Eucharist is a Thanksgiving to God
11. Pentecost
Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4)
2021-2022
1. Creation and the Story of Abraham to Joseph
2. Jesus teaches us how to pray
3. Advent
4. Christmas
5. Jesus: Light of the World and Beloved Son
6. Old Testament: Moses-King David
7. Lent: Living as Followers of Jesus Today
8. Holy Week
9. Easter
10. Pentecost
11. Sharing in the Life of Christ
12. Special Roles and Responsibilities
Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 and 6)
2020-2021
1. Creation
2. Miracles and The Sacrament of the Sick
3. Advent
4. Christmas
5. Baptism
6. Parables and sayings of Jesus
7. Lent
8. Holy Week
9. Easter
10. Pentecost
11. The Work of the Apostles
12. Marriage and Holy Orders
Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 and 6)
2021-2022
1. The Story of the People of God
2. Followers of Christ
3. Advent
4. Christmas
5. Baptism and Confirmation
6. Prayers in the Lives of the Followers of Christ
7. Lent
8. Holy Week
9. Easter
10. Pentecost
11. Belonging to the Church Community
12. Celebrating the Life of Mary and the Saints