Religious Education

Religious Education (RE) is a mandatory part of the curriculum for every student from S1-6.  Catholic schools in Scotland follow the curriculum This is Our Faith and in keeping with the Charter for Catholic Schools in Scotland there is a strong emphasis on the theology, ritual and tradition of Catholicism throughout every key stage.  Other religions are studied either as discrete ‘units’ of work or in relation to specific religious and philosophical questions such as the existence of God, miracles and life after death.  Non-religious perspectives such as atheism and humanism are also studied, especially in relation to moral issues such as war, justice and the sanctity of life.  In addition to core RE, senior students (S5–S6) can choose to take National 5 or Higher (Religious, Moral, and Philosophical Studies) as an elective qualification.  The RE Department has three specialist teachers: Mr Wotherspoon (Curricular Leader), Ms Luncanu and Mr Beschi.