Religious Education
Religious Education is at the heart of who we are at St John’s Regional College.
Our program is robust and engaging, designed to offer students broad perspectives on world issues, focusing on the Catholic perspective. Religious Education is taught at every year level and is closely linked with our broader Faith and Mission program, enhanced through liturgical celebrations, retreats, and other faith-based experiences
Through the rich tradition of over 2000 years of Catholicism, students are invited to explore how faith can bring meaning and purpose to their lives. Our curriculum is grounded in Gospel values, with a central message that:
God is Love. God’s love is made known in Jesus Christ, and is kept alive in the world through the Holy Spirit.
Religious Education at St John’s aims to develop:
- An understanding of how Christians are called to live within a community of faith
- Insight into how Jesus’ life, death and resurrection express God’s love
- Skills for reading and interpreting Scripture
- Knowledge of Jesus as a role model and teacher
- Awareness of the unique identity of the Catholic Church in Australia
- Recognition of God’s presence in everyday life and how this is celebrated through the Church
- A deep appreciation for prayer, liturgy and reflection
- A sense of stewardship and care for the environment
While personal faith is never assessed, students are evaluated on their understanding, engagement, and ability to reflect on religious concepts. Assessment methods include research projects, oral presentations, group work, visual displays, essays, journals and participation in class discussion.
Religious Education at St John’s is not just a subject – it is a living expression of who we are as a Catholic learning community.
Detailed information regarding the Religious Education Curriculum may be found in our Curriculum Guide.
