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Core Religious Education:

Purpose, Virtues, and Personal Growth

 

Core Religious Education (RE) is central to life at Aquinas College, providing a reflective and engaging space for all students to explore faith, ethics, and values. Rooted in our College Mission and inspired by our motto to “Be More,” Core RE plays a vital role in helping you recognise your unique, God-given talents and appreciate your intrinsic value as an individual. Core RE Lesson

Faith in Action & Personal Formation

Our curriculum follows the Religious Education Directory (RED) set out by the Bishops of England and Wales, ensuring a rigorous, rich, and authentic study of Catholic theology and social teaching.

Guided by the Apostolic Letter Drawing New Maps of Hope, the Core RE curriculum encourages students to look at the modern world through a lens of hope, justice, and community.

Through thoughtful discussion and reflection, the curriculum supports your personal formation and spiritual growth.

As part of Core RE, you will:

  • Appreciate the Cardinal Virtues: Understand and put into practice Wisdom, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance to enable you to flourish and become the best version of yourself.
  • Develop Oracy Skills: Build confidence in articulate, respectful dialogue—learning to express your beliefs clearly, listen actively, and engage critically with complex moral and philosophical issues.
  • Recognise Intrinsic Value: Reflect on Catholic Social Teaching to gain a deeper appreciation of human dignity, social responsibility, and your potential to make a positive impact in the world.

A Space for Dialogue and Reflection

Core RE provides an inclusive environment where students of all faiths and worldviews come together to ask big questions, challenge assumptions, and support one another’s moral and spiritual development. By engaging in shared moral and spiritual reflection, Core RE directly strengthens your sense of belonging within your Tutor Group and the wider Aquinas College community. It complements your academic studies by nurturing thoughtful, compassionate, and active citizens ready to navigate the modern world.

 

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