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St John Plessington Catholic College
RE 7-9 Learning Journey
Interactive learning journey: click any topic circle or statement pin to view the full curriculum detail.
Year 7
HT 1
Creation and Covenant
Pupils will know the difference between the two Genesis creation accounts.
Pupils will know the difference between reading scripture literally and with a literal sense.
Pupils will know the church's response to scientism and creationism.
HT 2
Prophecy and Promise
Pupils will know how the structure of the Bible and how to navigate it using chapter and verse.
Pupil will know how the authors of the Bible were inspired and guided by the Holy Spirit.
Pupils will know how Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition work together in helping us to understand God.
HT 3
Galilee to Jerusalem
Pupils will know the Church's teaching on Jesus as true God and true man (incarnation)
Pupils will know the meaning of up to 4 titles used for Jesus: Son of God; Son of Man; Christ: Lord.
Pupils will know the arguments of the Arian heresy and the Church's response.
HT 4
Desert to Garden
Pupils will know what the Paschal Mystery is and why it is important.
Pupils will know what the Eucharist is and why it is important and the source and summit of Christian life.
Pupils will know the structure of the Mass and how it brings Christ into the world (Word and Sacrament).
HT 5
To the ends of the earth
Pupils will know who St Luke was and what he wrote about the Holy Spirit in his gospel and the Acts of the Apostles..
Pupils will know that Pentecost marks the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples and is the birthday of the Catholic Church..
Pupils will know how the sacrament of confirmation is a personal pentecost as candidates receive the Holy Spirit.
HT 6
Dialogue and Encounter
Pupils will know how Church councils help Christians make important decisions about beliefs and practices.
Pupils will know how different Christian denominations formed with reference to the Great Schism and the Protestant Reformation.
Pupils will know how Christians worship in different ways, including Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical, and Quaker traditions
Year 8
HT 1
Creation and Covenant - Who is…
Pupils will know the story of the Fall in Genesis 3 and its impact on human nature.
Pupils will know how the 10 commandments and conscience help Catholics to avoid sin.
Pupils will know how Baptism washes away original sin.
HT 2
Prophecy and Promise - Prophets…
Pupils will know what a prophet is and the three stages of prophetic pattern.
Pupils will know how the prophets call for repentance with reference to the prophet Amos.
Pupils will know why Catholics are called to be priest prophet and king.
HT 3
Galilee to Jerusalem - Teaching…
Pupils will know what Jesus taught about the Kingdom of God both on earth and in heaven.
Pupils will know up to 3 parables that Jesus used to teach us about God's Kingdom.
Pupils will know what Jesus taught us about how we should treat the marginalised.
HT 4
Desert to Garden - Jesus the Me…
Pupils will know the Catholic view on suffering and be able to give 2 reasons why suffering exists.
Pupils will know why Catholics call Jesus the suffering servant.
Pupils will know what happens during the sacrament of reconciliation and why this is important.
HT 5
To the Ends of the Earth - Comm…
Pupils will know how the Bible describes the Resurrection of Jesus, including the discovery of the empty tomb and the appearances of the risen Christ.
Pupils will know that the Resurrection is the central 'crowning' truth of the Christian faith, giving hope that death is not the end of human life.
Pupils will know that Catholics believe in life after death, including the four last things: death, judgement, heaven and hell.
HT 6
Dialogue and Encounter
Pupils will know how the Second Vatican Council changed and renewed many parts of the Catholic Church.
Pupils will know that the Abrahamic religions include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam because they share roots in Abraham.
Pupils will know key Jewish and Muslim beliefs and practices practices that guide their faith today.
Year 9
HT 1
Creation and Covenant - What is…
Pupils will know what Genesis 2 teaches about the nature and role of humanity.
Pupils will know the concept of Imago Dei and how this influences our actions towards one another.
Pupils will know the Church's teaching on marriage.
HT 2
Prophecy and Promise - The prob…
Pupils will know the meaning and significance of 'typology'.
Pupils will know the meaning and significance of the protoevangelium in Genesis 3.
Pupils will know the role and significance Mary in relation to at least one holy woman in the Old Testament.
HT 3
Galilee to Jerusalem - Jesus th…
Pupils will know what the Gospel of Mark teaches about the role of being a disciple.
Pupils will know what John Henry Newman's prayer teaches us about vocation.
Pupils will know rhe purpose of the sacrament of Holy Orders.
HT 4
Desert to Garden - Life after D…
Pupils will know how the history of the Israelites including their use of the Temple and the High Priest
Pupils will know the nature of sin and redemption
Pupils will know how Jesus became the New Covenant by becoming the sacrificial lamb
HT 5
To the Ends of the Earth - Auth…
Pupils will know why St Paul describes the Church as the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12).
Pupils will know what the communion of saints is and how it links to the 3 states of the Church.
Pupils will know that Catholics honour saints and angels and believe they intercede for the Church.
HT 6
Dialogue and Encounter
Pupils will know how intercultural dialogue helps people of different faiths and cultures understand each other.
Pupils will know that the Church teaches that people should work together for the common good.
Pupils will know key Buddhists and Hindus beliefs, practices, and festivals that guide their lives.
End of Year 9
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RE 10-11 Learning Journey
Interactive learning journey: click any topic circle or statement pin to view the full curriculum detail.
Year 10
HT 1
Paper 1 - Catholic Christianity…
Pupils will know the key Catholic teachings on the Trinity, Incarnation, and the Paschal Mystery.
Pupils will know different interpretations of the Genesis creation accounts and how they relate to Catholic beliefs about God and humanity.
Pupils will know what Catholics mean by salvation, grace, eschatology, and the sacramental nature of reality.
HT 2
Paper 1 - Catholic Christianity…
Pupils will know about the importance of prayer and liturgy for Catholics
Pupils will understand different forms of popular piety
Pupils know wnat is meant by Catholic social teaching is and why it is important
HT 3
Paper 1 - Catholic Christianity…
Pupils will know the origin and importance of the Bible and how it is interpreted;
Pupils will know the key sources of religious teaching for the Catholic Church;
Pupils will know sources of personal and ethical decision making.
HT 4
Paper 1 - Catholic Christianity…
Pupils will know the importance of the interior and architectural features of a Catholic Church
Pupils will know the significance of different sacred objects, frescos, paintings and statues within Catholicism
Pupils will know the significance of drama and music in worship.
HT 5
Paper 2 - Judaism: Beliefs and…
Pupils will know Jewish teachings about the Almighty
Pupils will know the importance of the Abrahamic and Mosaic covenants
Pupils will know Jewish beliefs about life and death
HT 6
Paper 2 - Judaism: Beliefs and…
Pupils will know Jewish teachings about the Almighty
Pupils will know the importance of the Abrahamic and Mosaic covenants
Pupils will know Jewish beliefs about life and death
Year 11
HT 1
Paper 2 - Judaism: Practices
Pupils will know about the importance of prayer and worship in Judaism
Pupils will know about key festivals and ceremonies in Judaism
Pupils will know about the origin and importance of the features of a synagogue
HT 2
Paper 3 - Philosophy and Ethics
Pupils will know about the different arguments for the existence of God
Pupils will know about the different non -religious arguments against the existence of God
Pupils will know the theodicies to defend God's existence.
HT 3
Paper 3 - Philosophy and Ethics
Pupils will know about the different views on the importance of marriage and family life
Pupils will know about how and why the local parish supports families
Pupils will know the different Christian attitudes to contraception, divorce and remarriage
End of Year 11
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