We follow the ‘Come and See’ Catholic Primary Religious Education Programme. Links are made with the children’s own experiences and the curriculum is adapted to make it purposeful for our children, always meeting them where they are in their spiritual experience. RE is taught in all classes and, as required by the Bishops of England and Wales, 10% of curriculum time is allocated to teaching RE. Come and See is an extensive programme which covers a range of challenging themes from EYFS up to Year 6. The topics follow the following format: • Explore • Reveal • Respond At the end of each theme, the children reflect on what they have learnt through class liturgies.
Classes also learn about events within our Liturgical Year, relevant Saints and times of particular focus
Every year, children also spend three separate weeks learning about other faiths e.g.: Judaism, Sikhism and Islam.
First Holy Communion
St. Mary's is proud to provide the venue for the First Holy Communion programme for our parish. We are excited to see seven children from our school preparing for the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation.
Dear Lord,
Walk with us as parents on our journey of faith with our children.
Be with our children as they prepare in this year to encounter you more deeply in the celebration of the Eucharist.
For the bread that gives everlasting life so that we can love God with all our strength
WE THANK YOU LORD
For the wine that gives everlasting joy and strength to serve our brothers and sisters
WE THANK YOU LORD
For offering us your body and blood
WE THANK YOU LORD
For the Eucharist that proclaims your glory
WE THANK YOU LORD
For you, Christ Jesus, who are always with us
WE THANK YOU LORD