“The Way, The Truth and The Life”

At St Anne’s School we follow a Religious Education course called “The Way, The Truth and The Life” devised to run from Year 1 through to Year 9. This is the updated second edition , written by the Teachers’ Enterprise in Religious Education in the United Kingdom. Approved by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, we are the first school in Spain to adopt “The Way, The Truth and The Life” for teaching this subject.

The continuity our course provides lends itself to progression of learning and we are committed to supporting sacramental catechesis at the precise times when needed. The depth and quality of the course content accompanied by academic rigour, provide an excellent foundation by the end of Year 9 for GCSE Religious Studies. We not only intend to develop a fuller knowledge and understanding of religion, but also develop higher order skills such as criticism, analysis and evaluation. Assessment is mainly through written work, though opportunities exist for presentations and peer assessment. Exceptional work is displayed around the department.

Every pupil is free to access this course and do well in it, regardless of their own personal faith background or commitment.

From Years 7 to 9 the topics studied are:

‘The Way’

7.1 Revelation & Faith

7.2 God's Promises Fulfilled

7.3 The Saviour

7.4 The Church

7.5 The Sacraments

7.6 Christianity & Other Faiths

‘The Truth’

8.1 Creation

8.2 Covenant

8.3 Mystery of the Eucharist

8.4 The Paschal Mystery

8.5 The Mission of the Church

8.6 The Church in Britian

‘The Life’

9.1 Life As Vocation

9.2 The Spiritual Quest

9.3 Conscience

9.4 Jesus of the Gospel

9.5 The Holy Spirit

9.6 The Human Community