St. John
the Baptist
Primary School
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The Melbourne Guidelines for
Religious Education have been adopted by the Sale Diocese as the basis for
Religious Education Programs in all diocesan schools.
The diocese is currently in the process of reviewing religious education
programs. All children have formal RE lessons.
The spiritual growth of the children is of extreme importance and the
staff works to provide a sense of community within the school, based on the life
and teaching of Jesus as portrayed in the Gospel.
At St. John the
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS
Children are instructed in
understanding the Sacraments from Prep - Year 6.
A particular thrust is given in Year 3 for the Sacraments of
Reconciliation and Eucharist and in Year 6 for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Involvement in the Sacraments is family centred, school supported and
parish based. This process
involves family commitment. Relevant
dates for preparation meetings, Masses and celebrations are forwarded at the
beginning of the year. A sacramental
levy is charged to each child from Prep - 6.
Parents will find that
meetings are a means of up-dating their own knowledge of the changes in the
Church and a means of growth in their relationship towards God, and should be
considered of great importance.
LITURGY CELEBRATIONS
During the year the children
will prepare class Masses and school liturgies.
Parents are always welcome to attend these. School liturgies are a very
important part of the life of the school.