Religious Education
OVERVIEW
Religious Education at St Patrick's School aims to enhance and nurture the children's knowledge of and relationship with God and the Catholic faith tradition. Through nurturing the Catholic Faith in prayer, liturgy and celebration of the Sacraments, the teachings and promises of Jesus become central to the ethos of the school, thereby fostering an environment of genuine Christianity to be experienced each day.
Religious Education lessons are offered throughout the week (2.5 hours per week) where no distinction is made between Catholic and non-Catholic students. Religious Education lessons are implemented using the school's Religious Education Program endorsed by Toowoomba Catholic Education.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATIONS
The school recognises parents as the first educators in faith. For children wishing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation for the first time, the family may enrol their child/children in the Parish Sacramental Program. Parents and members of the Parish support the child in readiness for reception of the Sacraments. These groups are conducted outside of school time. The school supports this program by focussing on religious knowledge of the Sacraments during school time when the Parish programs are in progress.
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Class Prayer services are held in conjunction with assemblies (each Friday). School Masses are held regularly throughout the year. Mass is celebrated by our Priest on the first Tuesday of the month at 9.30am, 9am on the first Sunday and at 6pm on the second and third Sundays of each month. Lay led liturgies are held at 9am on the fourth and fifth Sundays (where applicable). Parents and friends are invited to attend these liturgical occasions to share faith with the children. Dates, times and venues are advertised in the school newsletter. These liturgical celebrations are an opportunity for children to deepen their understanding of God and to appreciate the significance of Christ in their lives.
PRAYER
Children use a variety of prayer forms at the commencement and conclusion of the school day as well as at meal breaks. Traditional prayers are learnt and used as well as opportunities for children to create spontaneous prayers for special occasions and needs.
Religious Education at St Patrick's School aims to enhance and nurture the children's knowledge of and relationship with God and the Catholic faith tradition. Through nurturing the Catholic Faith in prayer, liturgy and celebration of the Sacraments, the teachings and promises of Jesus become central to the ethos of the school, thereby fostering an environment of genuine Christianity to be experienced each day.
Religious Education lessons are offered throughout the week (2.5 hours per week) where no distinction is made between Catholic and non-Catholic students. Religious Education lessons are implemented using the school's Religious Education Program endorsed by Toowoomba Catholic Education.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATIONS
The school recognises parents as the first educators in faith. For children wishing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation for the first time, the family may enrol their child/children in the Parish Sacramental Program. Parents and members of the Parish support the child in readiness for reception of the Sacraments. These groups are conducted outside of school time. The school supports this program by focussing on religious knowledge of the Sacraments during school time when the Parish programs are in progress.
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
Class Prayer services are held in conjunction with assemblies (each Friday). School Masses are held regularly throughout the year. Mass is celebrated by our Priest on the first Tuesday of the month at 9.30am, 9am on the first Sunday and at 6pm on the second and third Sundays of each month. Lay led liturgies are held at 9am on the fourth and fifth Sundays (where applicable). Parents and friends are invited to attend these liturgical occasions to share faith with the children. Dates, times and venues are advertised in the school newsletter. These liturgical celebrations are an opportunity for children to deepen their understanding of God and to appreciate the significance of Christ in their lives.
PRAYER
Children use a variety of prayer forms at the commencement and conclusion of the school day as well as at meal breaks. Traditional prayers are learnt and used as well as opportunities for children to create spontaneous prayers for special occasions and needs.