Year 9 Religious Studies

Religious Studies is at the heart of our school at Sacred Heart. Students are introduced to the meaning of the Catholic faith and its relevance for today. All students are invited to participate in the Religious Studies classroom, and students are not expected to have a thorough understanding of the Catholic faith already. 

In Term 1, students are introduced to the history and values of their new school. They will then be introduced to the person of Jesus - his life and teachings. 

In Term 2, students will learn about the early Church that developed following Jesus' death and resurrection, as well as the early Catholic Church in Aotearoa. 

In Term 3, they will then learn about the seasons of the Church and about the concept of the sacred more generally in both the Catholic faith and across other religions.

In Term 4, students explore the Judeo-Christian creation story, as well as creation stories from a variety of cultures around the world.