Primary School Religious Education

“The Curriculum is truly Catholic in its presentation of elements of a living Tradition, appropriate for children in primary schools. It is truly contemporary in its use of the best current educational practice, and its integration with the other essential learning areas of the curriculum.” - Religious Education Curriculum Statement for Catholic Primary Schools

Introduction

The Aotearoa New Zealand Religious Education programme for Primary Catholic Schools is a dynamic, practical classroom resource for children aged 5 – 13 years.

The programme helps children to develop an understanding about how Catholics celebrate, live and pray in ways that are relevant to the new millennium.

It was developed by teachers for teachers and seeks to enhance the collaborative relationship between the Home, the School and the Parish as they work together to educate their children in faith.

The Programme Structure

The programme has 6 Learning Strands for each of the 8 years of primary school: - God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Church, Sacrament, Communion of Saints

There are also 3 Learning Modules for each year level: - Liturgical Year, Prayer and Sacramental Celebrations, Myself and Others.

Components

The attractive materials which make up the total package consist of:

One Curriculum Statement 48 pp

One Children’s Activity Book for each year 50 pp

One Teacher’s Resource book for each Learning Strand and each Learning Module for each year (a total of 72 books) 50 pp

A Music and Prayer Resource (CD and A3 Clearfile of words) for each Learning Strand year level

A Music and Prayer Resource (CD and A3 Clearfile of words for each Learning Module year level

A Picture Resource - 15 A2 size colour scenes from Scripture

A Photograph Resource – 14 A2 size colour photographs illustrating the celebration of Sacraments

One Family-Whanau Book – a resource to assist parents/caregivers 56 pp

Orders

All parts of the programme may be ordered directly from:
Catholic Education Publications

Printlink
33 - 34 Jackson St, Petone
Wellington
New Zealand
Free phone: +64 0800 504 704
Fax: +64 0800 101 494
Email:cep.support@bspg.co.nz
Online: www.gspg.co.nz/cep

Orders for the Australian Edition to:

Emmaus Publications
PO Box 1736
Port Macquarie
NSW 2444
Fax: +61 025 584 3499

The National Centre for Religious Studies