Religious Education at St Joseph's Rangiora
Religious Education at St Joseph's uses the National Religious Education Curriculum: Tō Tātou Whakapono - Our Faith
This was released officially in 2024 and will be completely phased in by 2027. The Curriculum features themes and cross themes.
Themes (Te Rama Whakapono) | Cross Themes (Te Rama Aroha) |
|---|---|
Te Atua - God | Mana Tapu - Grace |
Te Rongopai - Good News | Aroha Pūmau - Holiness |
A Tātou Whakapapa - Our Story | Tika - Justice |
Kia Noho Hāhi - Being Church | Whakaaronui - Wisdom |
Īnoi - Prayer |
Each two years there is a different "touchstone"
Year 1-2: Whakatau - Welcomed
We can always pray to God and God always hears us
Year 3 & 4: Aroha Mai, Aroha atu - Loved
We can give thanks for the love in our lives and pray for those we love
Year 5-6: Oho Ake - Inspired
The actions and words of others can teach us how to pray in our own actions and words
Year 7-8: He Iriiringa - Called
God calls us to prayer, and in silence, listening, speaking and waiata, God accompanies our lives
The full curriculum document can be downloaded below.
School Masses
Our students' experience of Liturgy is an important part of their faith development and every effort will be made to ensure that all Liturgies/Masses are memorable for children. Learners are actively involved in these to develop a sense of participation and ownership. We celebrate regularly throughout the year as a full school and within classes.
