At St. Brigid’s teachers of Religious Education supported by Mrs V Treanor (Head of Department), follow the aims and objectives of the Revised Curriculum at KS3, in cooperation with the Veritas Fully Alive Programme of Study. This new religious education series is seen as a natural progression from the primary school religious education programme (Alive-O series) and is suitable for use with a wide range of abilities.
Mrs V Treanor, Mr O'Hagan a
nd Mr Dermot Kelly (Diocesan Youth Director - Armagh Diocesan Youth Council) introduce the Muiredach Cross Award to year 10 and year 12 pupils.
The Muiredach Cross Award is the new faith development award of theArchdiocese of Armagh. Its primary aim is to create opportunities
or our young people to put their faith into action and to celebrate the excellent work currently being done throughout our schools and parishes. In so doing we hope to enable our young people to become a positive influence on the ethos of their school, their parish and community. Central to this is the development of the leadership skills of our young people.
It also fosters a spirit of prayer in the students by offering an opportunity for prayer during each lesson, and encouraging celebrations of the liturgical year at class and school level.
KEY STAGE 3
Year 10 pupils listen attentively to the "Icebergs and babies" workshop run by the LOVE FOR LIFE Organisation, whic encourages pupils to make informed and mature sexual health choices.
Year 8 ‘Fully Alive 1’ Programme
Year 9 ‘Fully Alive 2’ Programme
Year 10 ‘Fully Alive 3’ Programme
KEY STAGE 4
GCSE Religious Studies is a compulsory examination in this school. We follow the new GCSE Religious Studies Specification A provided by AQA: Religious Beliefs and Lifestyles. It consists of a study of:
The scheme of assessment offers flexibility – it is modular and there are Short Course and Full Course options.
