St. Stephen’s Catholic Primary School wholly believes that Religious Education is the foundation of all our teaching and the entire educational process. The Christian Catholic beliefs and values inspire and unify every aspect of our school life. The Gospel values underpin everything we do here and effectively, are the basis and spiritual influence on our school curriculum.  

Our Religious Education curriculum, whilst aligned to the Religious Education Curriculum Directory, is organised so that units of learning are delivered through specific liturgical themes. The school follows the Come and See Catholic Primary Education Programme from Nursery to Year 6.  

The following topics are delivered each term: 

 Term 1: Advent Term 

• Domestic Church - Family 

• Baptism and Confirmation - Belonging 

• Advent & Christmastide - Loving 

Term 2: Lent term 

• Local Church -Community  

• Eucharist - Sharing 

• Lent & Eastertide - Giving 

Term 3: Pentecost term 

• Pentecost - Serving  

• Reconciliation - Forgiveness 

• Universal Church  

In addition to this, pupils have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of other world faiths, through the teaching of Judaism and Islam. We recognise and celebrate the diversity of faith, cultures and traditions in both our school and the wider community. Therefore, pupils are offered the opportunity to deepen their understanding and enrich their experiences of what practising the other world faiths looks like for believers. Key themes which underpin our Religious Education curriculum are understanding, respect and tolerance and love, which are essential values in developing well-rounded, spiritual and respectful individuals.