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The RE Curriculum

At Christ the King, we follow Lighting the Path, our Catholic Religious Education curriculum. Through scripture, prayer and reflection, children grow in faith and learn how to live out Gospel values in everyday life.

The curriculum is divided into six branches:

  • Creation and Covenant - God's love for Creation and His promises to His people.
  • Prophecy and Promise - God's promises and how they are fulfilled in Jesus.
  • Galilee to Jerusalem - Jesus' life, teachings and miracles.
  • Desert to Garden - Lent, Holy Week, Easter and the hope of the Resurrection.
  • To the Ends of the Earth - The mission of the Church and the work of the Holy Spirit.
  • Dialogue and Encounter - Learning about other faiths and building respect for all.

Through these branches, children develop their knowledge of the Catholic faith while growing as thoughtful, compassionate and reflective members of our school community.

Our School Mission – Autumn 1

At the start of each school year, we spend time exploring our mission statement: “Loving, Learning and Growing Together as Christ’s Family.” Through prayer, worship, discussion and classroom activities, children reflect on what it means to live as part of a caring Catholic community. They learn how our mission statement guides the way we treat one another, approach our learning and grow in faith, helping to shape the values and relationships that underpin life at Christ the King throughout the year.

Creation and Covenant – Autumn 1

The Creation and Covenant branch develops progressively from EYFS to Year 6, exploring God's relationship with humanity, Creation and the idea of covenant.

  • EYFS: God made the world.
  • Year 1: God's promises to Abraham and Moses.
  • Year 2: Noah and the rainbow covenant.
  • Year 3: Abraham's faith and trust.
  • Year 4: God's covenant with His people.
  • Year 5: Moses, Sinai and the Ten Commandments.
  • Year 6: Creation, Fall, stewardship and salvation through Christ.

Prophecy and Promise – Autumn 2

The Prophecy and Promise branch focuses on God's promises, the prophets, and how Jesus fulfils those promises.

  • EYFS: God makes promises and keeps them.
  • Year 1: Jesus is God's promised gift.
  • Year 2: John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus.
  • Year 3: The prophets share God's message.
  • Year 4: God's promises point towards the Messiah.
  • Year 5: David and God's promise of a future king.
  • Year 6: Mary says yes to God's plan and fulfils the promises of the Old Testament.

Galilee to Jerusalem – Spring 1

The Galilee to Jerusalem branch focuses on Jesus' ministry, His teachings, miracles and journey towards Jerusalem. Children learn who Jesus is, what He taught, and how Christians are called to follow Him.

  • EYFS: Jesus loves everyone.
  • Year 1: Jesus performs miracles.
  • Year 2: Jesus teaches through stories and actions.
  • Year 3: Following Jesus as a disciple.
  • Year 4: Living as a member of God's Kingdom.
  • Year 5: Jesus' teachings for everyday life.
  • Year 6: Jesus reveals His divine power and invites us into the sacramental life of the Church.

Desert to Garden – Spring 2

The Desert to Garden branch focuses on Lent, Holy Week, Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection. As children move through the school, they develop their understanding of sacrifice, forgiveness, redemption and new life in Christ.

  • EYFS: Jesus died and rose again because He loves us.
  • Year 1: The story of Holy Week and Easter.
  • Year 2: Why Easter is important for Christians.
  • Year 3: Lent and preparing our hearts for Easter.
  • Year 4: Following Jesus through Holy Week.
  • Year 5: Temptation, conscience, resurrection and eternal life.
  • Year 6: The full journey from Bethany to Calvary and the meaning of Christ's sacrifice.

To the Ends of the Earth – Summer 1

The To the Ends of the Earth branch focuses on the Resurrection, Ascension, Pentecost and the mission of the Church. Children learn how the disciples were sent out to share the Good News and how Christians today continue Jesus' mission in the world.

  • EYFS: Jesus is alive and we can share His love.
  • Year 1: The disciples tell others about Jesus.
  • Year 2: Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit.
  • Year 3: The beginnings of the Church.
  • Year 4: The Apostles spread the Gospel.
  • Year 5: Confirmation, discipleship and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
  • Year 6: The mission of the early Church and living as witnesses to Christ.

Dialogue and Encounter

The Dialogue and Encounter branch focuses on understanding, respecting and learning from people of different faiths and world-views. Children learn about other religions while deepening their understanding of their own faith. It encourages dialogue, respect and finding common ground with others.

  • EYFS: People are different and special.
  • Year 1: Learning from stories of other faiths.
  • Year 2: Prayer and family life.
  • Year 3: Places of worship.
  • Year 4: Holy books and sacred texts.
  • Year 5: Beliefs, traditions and festivals.
  • Year 6: Belonging, values and world-views.

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