At Holy Family, Religious Education (RE) is at the heart of everything we do. It is not only a subject that children study, but a lived experience that helps them grow in faith, understanding, and respect for others.

We follow the Catholic Schools Religious Education Directory (RED), which is the national curriculum for RE in Catholic schools across England and Wales.

This curriculum helps children to:

• develop a deep understanding of the Catholic faith
• explore the teachings of Jesus and the Church
• reflect on how faith shapes the way we live our lives
• grow spiritually, morally and personally

Since 2023, we have been carefully phasing in this new curriculum, beginning with our youngest children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Each year, we have extended it into the next year group, ensuring that teaching is thoughtful, well-planned and meaningful for every child.

We are pleased to share that all year groups are now learning through the new Religious Education Directory curriculum.

Supporting your child at home

To support children’s learning, we use knowledge organisers in every RE unit.

These are simple, child-friendly documents that:

• outline the key vocabulary children need to learn
• highlight important scripture and teachings
• explain what Catholics believe
• clearly show what children will be learning each half term
• introduce the “Big Question” that guides the unit

We encourage parents to use these at home to support their child's learning in RE. Please find them below.