Learning and Growing as the People of God
At Our Lady and St. Hubert’s Catholic Primary School, we fulfil the requirements of the Religious Education Curriculum Directory as published by the Bishops of England and Wales. We follow the Diocesan approved scheme Learning and Growing as the People of God, and doctrine is taught in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church. The Strategy offers teachers a variety of recommended cross-curricular activities that can be adapted to meet the individual learning needs of their students, allowing them to explore the Catholic faith and attain the desired learning outcomes. It places a significant focus on students engaging with and responding to life's questions through the lens of religious teachings. As a school, we aim to promote the growth of our children in their own faith and in their awareness of the world around them.
The Strategy is structured into several units for each year group, typically 12 per year, covering four main areas of study:
The Liturgical Seasons of the Church Year: Students learn about the significance of each liturgical season, including its symbols, signs, and the various liturgies celebrated throughout the year.
Scripture: Students explore both the Old and New Testaments to become familiar with Scripture and understand how Catholic beliefs are grounded in its teachings.
The Sacraments: Each year group has a strong focus on the Sacraments. The Year 3 and Year 6 materials are specifically designed to prepare students for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist in Year 3, and Confirmation in Year 6.
Living as Christians, Including Prayer: Students discover what it means to live as Christians today, learn about the Church’s structure from the global to the parish level, and explore ways to engage with the Church's life through various opportunities.
Other faiths and cultures
Respect and tolerance for other faiths and cultures is part of our mission and the teaching of other cultures and religions is an important part of our programme within the context of the requirements of the Curriculum Directory. Pupils will be taught about the integrity of other faiths and not as comparative religion. Pupils will learn about the beliefs, expression and celebration, living and belonging, of the principal religions in Great Britain. As part of our faith journey, we also learn about lots of the other important cultures and faiths which make up our school, community and society. Therefore, we hold regular multi-cultural and multi-faith events and weeks where we explore in detail the aspects of faith and culture which help shape our world.
Prayer & Parish Links
Faith is a fundamental pillar of the Our Lady & St. Hubert's community. Everybody who attends OLSH is a member of our faith community and is therefore fully included in our Catholic Life, Religious Education and faith development. School Masses, daily prayers and assemblies are central to our worship. Our school works closely with the Parish Priest, Fr. Roger, and the parish of Our Lady and St. Hubert’s to develop the spiritual life of pupils and their families. Members of the parish are invited into school for our weekly Masses and the children attend the Church for the celebration of their sacraments and for some key feast days.
