Religion
Members of the Department
C. Conlon (Head of Department)
A. Connolly
A. Willoughby
B. Wilson
M. McCall
L. McCann
D. Murphy
Departmental Overview:
The R.E. Department is committed to the promotion of the spiritual and moral development of each student in conjunction with the pursuit of academic excellence. There is a close relationship between Religious Education, the School Ethos and the Pastoral Care Programme. The fostering of the student’s self-esteem, the development of self-respect and respect for others as well the promotion of rationality, responsibility and compassion is central to the Department’s focus.
R.E. is a compulsory subject at Key Stage 3 / 4 and is a very popular choice at A'Level. R.E. enjoys a high profile both within and beyond the classroom e.g. assemblies, liturgies, retreats, fundraising activities and community outreach projects.
Courses:
Key Stage 3:
The study of Religious Education from Year 8 – 10 includes Biblical Studies, World Religions i.e. Christianity, Judaism and Islam, Morality and Relationships and Sex Education.
Key Stage 4:
GCSE Religious Studies (CEA Specification)
Teaching from September 2009
Students study 2 Modules:
- The Christian Church: A study of the Catholic Church and one Protestant Tradition.
- An introduction to Christian Ethics.
GCE Religious Studies AS / A Level (CEA Specification)
Students study 2 Modules
The following combinations are delivered:
- Luke’s Gospel
- The Philosophy of Religion
Or
- Luke’s Gospel
- Religious Ethics
Faith in Action Programme: Year 13 / 14
A variety of rotating modules are delivered by R.E Teachers and Tutors from outside Agencies which include “Sign Language”, “Growing up in a Divided Society” and “Humanitarian Education”…
Examination Achievement:
GCSE Religious Studies Exam June 2008: Jennifer Murray placed second in Northern Ireland.
GCE Religious Studies AS Module January 2009: Luke’s Gospel
7 students achieved Grade A
1 student achieved Grade B
1 student achieved Grade C
GCE Religious Studies AS Module January 2009: The Philosophy of Religion
9 students achieved Grade A
2 students achieved Grade B
2 students achieved Grade C
Extra-curricular activities
St. de Paul Society fundraising and community outreach projects.
Trocairefundraising /awareness projects.
Christmas Hampers distributed to a variety of community and voluntary agencies.
Liturgies: Mass for the Dedication of Studies, Carol Service, Year 12 Mass, Year 8 Mass and Year 14 Leavers’Mass.
Pilgrimage to Fatima October 2007.
Pilgrimage to Fatima planned for October 2009.
Retreats facilitated by Clonard Youth Ministry Team.
Love for Life Presentations to Year 9, 11 and 12.
Guest Speakers: (e.g. University Chaplains, The Samaritans, The Red Cross, NICE –Northern Ireland Children’s Enterprise, The Hospice Movement….)
June 2009 Results:
A Level: Luke and Ethics Module
12 students obtained an A grade
14 students obtained a B grade
5 students obtained a C grade
AS Level: Luke and Philosophy Module
19 students obtained an A grade
2 students achieved a B grade
1 student obtained a C grade
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