Religious Education

St Bede’s is a Catholic school, seeking to encourage a child's deeper love and understanding of our faith and foster a desire to follow Jesus.   The Family, the School and the Catholic Community of our Parish are three elements that work together to support the development for our children.

Religious Education, although part of the curriculum, is far more than a subject here at St Bede’s, it influences all aspects of school life and relationships.   We hope that by developing this Catholic emphasis we are building a caring attitude in school, which will be evident in all our relationships between staff and children.   The school follows the “Come and See” religious education teaching programme, which has the full support of the Bishops of England.

The ‘Come and See’ Curriculum also encourages the development of awareness and respect for other faiths.  Children of other faiths are encouraged to share their heritage and understanding of their own faith.

Withdrawal from Religious Education: The Governors are required to remind parents of their rights of withdrawal of pupils from religious worship and education.   Parents are also reminded that the school exists to give a Catholic education to its pupils.   It is therefore expected that parents be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of school.