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 2019-2020 is 'The Liturgical Year.' 

Early Years Foundation Stage

2019-2020

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)

2019-2020

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

Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4)

2019-2020

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

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

Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 and 6)

2019-2020

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

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