Learning
Religious Education
Religious Education is mandatory for all students from Year 7 to Year 10.
In Year 10, students may elect to be part of the CSYMI class (Catholic Schools Youth Ministry International). This class replaces the regular Religious Education classes in Terms 1 and 2. They will then complete the regular classes of Religious Education in Terms 3 and 4.
In Years 11 and 12, students can choose from different subjects from which they MUST do one:
- Studies of Religion 2 Unit
- Studies of Religion 1 Unit
- Studies in Catholic Thought
Year 7-10
The aim of RE is to inspire hearts and minds to know and love Christ. Lessons are designed so the teacher can accompany students to encounter Christ in the hope that they will experience a transformation of personal significance.
Each Year group will touch on the 5 strands of Scripture and Jesus, Church and Community, Religion God and Life, Prayer Liturgy and Sacraments, and Morality and Justice.
Year 11-12
Studies of Religion
This course provides students with opportunities to develop their understanding and critical awareness of the nature and significance of religion and the influence of belief systems and religious traditions on individuals and within society.
Studies in Catholic Thought
The course on Catholic Thought is centered around two key themes within the Catholic tradition: the nature of the human person and the concept of the Good Life. By delving into these topics, students gain a deeper appreciation for the richness of Catholic beliefs, theology, and traditions.
In the Year 11 program, students will begin by exploring the Catholic understanding of what it means to be human, recognizing that each individual is considered a person. The concept of the human person is a cornerstone of Catholic teaching, grounded in Scripture and enriched by theology, philosophy, and scientific insights.
During the Year 12 course, students will focus on how living a moral and ethical life naturally follows from the Church’s understanding of human nature, building on their knowledge from Year 11.
The study of the Good Life begins by helping students understand humanity’s role in creation, the concept of freedom, and the notion of an ordered universe, with sin introduced through biblical narratives. Building on this foundation, students will investigate the ethical principles that form the basis of Catholic teachings on how to live a virtuous life, starting with philosophical thought and the contributions of key Catholic thinkers.
