Religious Education

Religious Education

By cultivating a maturing of faith and the intellectual life through the modelling of good relationships, Catholic school students are prepared for living fruitfully in the world. ~ Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools

Our main aim in Religious Education at St Michael’s School is to provide opportunities for our children to encounter Jesus through the Word, through interactions with others and in the social justice action they take themselves. The child is at the centre of all we do in our Religious Education program. 

Religious Education is a key learning area within our overall curriculum. The children participate in daily prayer, regular class liturgies and Masses to celebrate significant Church, liturgical and school occasions. In lessons, children undertake a learning of Catholic heritage and teachings through the examination of Sacred Texts, Beliefs, Church and Christian Life. The Religious Education program, Coming to Know, Worship and Love, is the primary resource used to plan this curriculum.

St Michael’s School supports families to prepare their children for the reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. Students are taught about these Sacraments within their daily classes and parents are invited to support their learning.

We hold steadfastly the need to help children become aware of the wider community and the needs of society. Teaching our children how we can bring the values of our Christian faith to daily life is fundamental to our approach. We encourage students to think beyond their own lives and seek ways to reach out and support those less fortunate in the world

We invite prospective families to view the St Michael’s Parish website for details of masses, celebrations and to access Parish newsletters: https://www.stmichaelsashburton.org/