STAFF:
Mrs Lorna Grant (Head of Department)
Miss Una Walsh (Assistant Head of Department)
Mrs Theresa Brown
Mrs Vera Doherty
Miss Ciara Donnelly
Mrs Catherine Farley
Mrs Hannah Donaghy
Miss Carla Scullion
Miss Rachael Jordan
Miss Rachel Singleton
KS3 CURRICULUM
The Religion department provides a rich and stimulating learning experience for all pupils. The KST 3 Curriculum takes into account the different learning styles of our pupils, a variety of pedagogies and methods of assessment are implemented in our classrooms. Opportunities are also provided for pupils to improve their thinking skills and develop their personal capabilities. Our pupils are provided with many opportunities to develop their moral compass, prayer life and relationship with God modelling our departmental vision:
To plant the seed of faith in every child and nurture its development through prayer and learning
KS4 CURRICULUM
We currently offer 2 pathways at KS4 which include:
GCSE Religious Studies (CCEA: Mark s Gospel & Christian Ethics)
Certificate in Religious Studies Level 2 OCN
Pupils studying an OCN in Religious Studies complete nine topics which are externally moderated and assessed. Once completed students receive a Level 2 (B equivalent). There is no exam requirement. Units include:
Marriage and Divorce
Matters of life and Death
Exploring Religious Traditions
Prejudice and Reconciliation
World Faith
Addiction
Charity and Religious Charity
Exploring Personal Identity
Life of a Famous Person of Faith
KS5 CURRICULUM
Students study two units at AS and two at A2 from the CCEA Specification:
AS Unit 1: Luke s Gospel
AS Unit 7: Medical Ethics
A2 Unit 1:Synoptic Gospels
A2 Unit 7: Global Ethics
EXTRA CURRICULAR/ FAITH OPPORTUNITIES
The Religion Department contributes extensively to the school s extra-curricular provision. Extra-curricular/Faith Opportunities include:
Pope John Paul II Award
Whole School Masses
Garden of Remembrance Services
Weekly Lenten & Advent Mass
Ash Wednesday Service
Catholic Schools Week
Carol Service and Passion service
Charitable and fundraising activities
Retreat
Pilgrimage to Lourdes/Medugorje
Morning Rosary
Revision classes