Religious Education Religious Education is at the centre of both the formal and informal Catholic
school curriculum. The values, ideals and challenges of the Gospel,
embodied in the person of Jesus Christ, find explicit expression in the curriculum and ethos of our Catholic school, as do the teaching and traditions
of the church. Formation in faith is a life-long journey. St. Patrick’s Parish acknowledges the parents of St. Patrick’s Parish Primary School in their responsibility as the first educators of their children. As a Catholic community, we encourage and support the families of our Parish especially in matters of faith.
Our needs change and develop over time. A variety of approaches are incorporated with emphasis on the knowledge and understanding, faith and worshipping, and life dimensions. The family is the basic community of the Church. Links between home, school and parish are highlighted and encouraged. Expectations of the Sacramental Life of the Parish. The School will provide a sequential Prep – Year 6 Religious Education Program which includes a developmental understanding of the Sacraments for children. This program is in partnership with and supported by, the family’s shared faith experiences. Attendance is encouraged at the following activities:
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