St John Vianney Primary School
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CURRICULUM
"The Way, The Truth and The Life" (WTL) is a Religious Education programme designed for children and young people from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to Year 6. The programme offers a structured approach to religious education, tailored to meet the developmental stages of each year group, ensuring progression and continuity throughout the years.
Each year group’s resource within WTL incorporates scripture from both the Old and New Testaments, helping students engage with the foundational stories, teachings, and messages of the Christian faith. This scripture is presented in a way that is age-appropriate, allowing younger children to understand key biblical events while older students explore deeper theological insights.
In addition to scripture, WTL offers detailed explanations of key aspects of Catholic life, including the sacraments and the structure and significance of the Mass. These teachings are designed to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Catholic faith, connecting classroom learning with the lived experience of the Church’s liturgical and sacramental life.
CURRICULUM Breakdown
A class-by-class guide to what is being taught and learned in your child's class each term:
The strongest element of our school, and from which all other strengths are developed, is our shared faith and purpose. It is not something we merely learn about; it is a pervasive and natural ethos that structures our days and supports our efforts to be, as our motto has it, 'Everything we can be, with Christ in our hearts.'
Faith and worship is central to St John Vianney – we are an important part of the Church’s mission and we strive to ensure that our pupils and families are able to enjoy school life within the values exemplified by the Gospels. Pupils are encouraged to take pride in their school and to participate in its day to day running and in decisions around its future direction.
Children take an active role in ensuring that worship, prayer and spirituality are woven into day-to-day life here at St. John Vianney.