Religious Education at Sacred Heart

At Sacred Heart, Religious Education is not treated as just another subject within the curriculum. Rather, it is a continually evolving journey that helps children explore how they view the world, understand themselves, and reflect on the relationship between all of creation and God, the Creator.

Religious Education is not confined to dedicated R.E. lessons. It is interwoven throughout the entire curriculum, enriching pupils’ spiritual growth alongside their academic and social development.

Children are taught Religious Education using the Oxford University Press – Lighting the Path and the Salford Diocese Pilot Scheme, both of which are Catholic-based schemes of work.

At Sacred Heart, we embrace an inclusive approach to faith. We value the spirituality present in all children and seek to nurture it.

We also promote understanding and respect for other religious traditions. Children are encouraged to appreciate the value and validity of different faiths, with an emphasis on shared values and common ground rather than differences.

Our school community includes children from a variety of religious backgrounds. We aim to honour and celebrate the richness and positive values of all faith experiences within our school.

We believe that parents play the primary role in the religious formation of their children, sharing their own faith as part of daily life at home. The role of parents is therefore vital to the spiritual development of their children.