Religious Education
Religious Education at Holy Ghost
At the heart of our school, is our Catholic mission, which gives us our identity as a
school and reaches into every aspect of our work.
In keeping with our mission statement, we aim to work alongside parents to bring children to a deeper understanding of the truths of their Catholic faith.
Through explicit teaching about Jesus and the Church, and the development of prayer and worship in school, we provide daily experiences where children live the gospel values; have respect for the opinions and beliefs of others, and grow in their faith.
Our curriculum is Christ-centred and daily school life is permeated with activities which promote the Catholic life of the school. Every classroom has a focal point designed to lead the children to pray; interact with their faith, as well as to reflect current learning in Religious Education. Our priests visit the classrooms each week. The children regularly attend Mass with the Parish, and the school assists the parish programmes by delivering the teaching and preparation for First Holy Communion and First Confession for our Year 3 pupils. The school organises Confession for pupils during Advent and Lent.
We have a Christ - centred curriculum.
Holy Ghost Religious Education Policy 2025-2026
RE Curriculum Overview 2025-2026
Religious Education (RE) is taught using the new Catholic RE programme called, ‘Lighting the Path’ approved by the Diocese of Southwark. The implementation of this new programme will be phased in over this academic year (2025-26).
Children in Reception Class, Year One and Year Two will be taught RE using 'Lighting the Path' from this October, followed by Key Stage Two classes from May/June 2026. 'Lighting the Path,' follows a spiral curriculum, which means that each year group studies the same broad theme, but the content differs depending on the age of pupils.
‘Your word is a lamp to my feet, a light on my path.’
Psalm 119:105
At Holy Ghost, we place scripture at the heart of the children's experiences to discern, think theologically, ethically and spiritually. The teaching of other faiths is also an important aspect of our RE curriculum taught through the 'Big Question' approach.
Our RE teaching encourages our children to gain a better and deeper understanding of the scripture message making links with other scripture and their own lives.
Aims
- Develop their knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Faith.
- Engage and know key stories from the Bible.
- Promote their innate capacity for wonder, mystery and spirituality.
- Understand, know and discuss how their beliefs and moral values are influenced by others.
- Develop their awareness and understanding of other faiths.
- Engage in prayer respectfully and maturely, to develop their interpersonal relationship with God.
- Have an understanding and awareness of the meaning of scripture and lessons taught.
- Develop a thirst for learning of their faith and an appreciation that it is a life-long pursuit guided by the spirit and the presence of Christ, in the service of God and others.
- Encourage independent study, investigation and reflection.
Relationship and Sex Education
Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) is provided in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church, and in such a way that it encourages pupils to consider morals, and the value of family life.
Relationship and Sex Education Education Curriculum Overview
Relationship & Sex Education Policy
Holy Ghost use the Ten:Ten schedule to delivery RSE lessons, please see our details below to login and look at the resources on offer for you:
https://www.tentenresources.co.uk/parent-portal/
username: holy-ghost-sw1
password: ocean-5-sw1
The Class Knowledge Organiser
Please see each classes knowledge organiser for each half term and their topic. These organisers provide you with the key vocabulary used and taught within these units and the lessons outcome (LO) for each lesson.
Autumn 1 Term 2025
Year 1 - Creation and Covenant
Year 2 - Creation and Covenant
Year 3 - Creation and Covenant
Year 4 - Creation and Covenant
Year 5 - Creation and Covenant
Year 6 - Creation and Covenant