Mrs N. Maguire (HOD)
Mrs F. Corry
All students participate in the School’s Religious Education Programme throughout their time in school. This gives them opportunities to deepen their spiritual life and extend their knowledge of the Catholic faith.
Their growth in faith is supported and further encouraged by participation in whole school liturgies, class liturgies and school retreats. They are guided towards an appreciation of the importance of prayer and worship in their lives.
What will I Study?
Fully Alive Programme
| Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 |
|---|---|---|
| The Bible
Old and New Testament Stages in writing the Gospels The Evangelists Gospel According to Mark Baptism & Confirmation Choices and Morality Moral Vision The Temple Jewish religious leaders Jesus at school John the Baptist Life and Ministry of Jesus Jesus and the 12 Apostles Parables Reconciliation Death of Jesus Pentecost Mass |
The origins of the Universe
Christian belief about God and the Universe Responsible for the Earth Jesus and the World around Him The 10 Commandments Morality Conscience Sin Values The Orthodox Church Martin Luther Christianity today Ecumenism Luke the Evangelist Miracles The Death of Jesus Pentecost L’arche Communities Judaism |
Outer & Inner Self
What do I want to become? Beatitudes & Values Choices and my future Special development Death and Eternal life Friendship and Communication Friendship with God Trinity Jesus attitude to the world Jesus and his relationship with others Focus on unfair feelings Prejudice, stereotyping & Sectarianism Islam |
How will I be assessed?
Homework and Assessment: Homework, both written and learning, will take a variety of forms. Progress will be monitored through End of Unit assessment.
Useful Links
Religious Studies helps you to explore religions and beliefs and reflect on fundamental questions related to belief. Studying Religious Studies can enhance your personal, social and cultural development and give you a greater understanding of different cultures locally, nationally and in the wider world.
In studying this course you will:
- develop your interest in and enthusiasm for the study of religion and relate this to the world around you;
- reflect on and develop your own values, opinions and attitudes; and
- engage with fundamental questions related to beliefs.
What will I study?
You will study the following two units:
A study of the Gospel of Mark
An Introduction to Christian Ethics
| Marks Gospel Content | Christian Ethics Content |
|---|---|
| Background to Mark’s Gospel The identity of Jesus Jesus the Miracle Worker The Kingdom of God The Death and Resurrection of Jesus The Role and Nature of Christian Discipleship |
Personal and family issues Matters of Life and Death Care for the Environment Equality War and Peace |
How will I be assessed?
You will sit two examination papers, one in each of your chosen units. Each unit is worth 50% of the total examination marks. You can sit one unit at the end of the first year of your GCSE course.
Type of assessment
Each written examination will last 1 hour 30 minutes. There will be some questions which require
Short answer responses and some which require extended writing. CCEA sets and marks both papers.
Useful Links
The RE Site: www.re-xs.ucsm.ac.uk
