Religious Education at St Mary's Catholic Primary School is guided by Brisbane Catholic Education's vision of a vibrant Catholic culture where faith is celebrated and lived. We foster a love of learning and nurture the growth of students' hearts, spirits, and minds.
The Assistant Principal of Religious Education (APRE) coordinates our curriculum, ensuring staff and students actively participate in the religious life of the school through regular professional development, leadership, and administration. The school community joins the parish for liturgical celebrations, including weekly class Masses.
Prayer, liturgy, and the sacraments are central to daily routines and major school events, reflecting our commitment to making Jesus Christ central to our philosophy. Students are encouraged to embody Christian values in their interactions and daily life.
Our Religious Education is built on two pillars: the classroom teaching of religion and the lived religious life of the school. We collaborate with families, respecting parents as primary educators, and work together to support each child's spiritual development.
The curriculum, regularly updated to reflect best practice, is organised around four strands: Sacred Texts, Beliefs, Church, and Christian Life. The Religious Life of the School program focuses on Religious Identity and Culture, Prayer and Worship, Evangelisation and Faith Formation, and Social Action and Justice, building a strong Catholic identity.
Inspired by Mary, the Mother of Jesus, our school ethos emphasises faithfulness, courage, humility, and compassion. Through prayer, liturgy, and active parish involvement, we help students deepen their relationship with God.
- Comprehensive Religious Education for all year levels
- School and class liturgies, celebrations, and prayer
- Links to the Parish Sacramental Program
- Regular assemblies and pastoral care
- Focus on social justice and service
By uniting faith knowledge with lived experience, St Mary's supports students in becoming compassionate, thoughtful contributors to their community, inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ.
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