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Religious Studies Years 7 to 9

In Years 7-9 all girls follow the CTS religious education programme, The Way, The Truth and The Life.

Year 7 girls are introduced to the nature of biblical writing and how it is valued as the Word of God. They learn about the sacraments from both a doctrinal and personal perspective and look at the role of leadership in the Church, together with its Mission and examine their historical and contemporary settings.

Year 8 begins with a study of the Church's teaching on creation and explores the contribution made by both scientific and environmental issues to our understanding of the world we live in. Examining the theme of Covenant, pupils reflect on their role of stewards of God's earth. Central to this year's syllabus is a detailed exploration of the Paschal Mystery and the importance of the Mass in the life of the Christian community. The prophetic role of the Church and its place within past and present British society is the final section of the course.

In Year 9 the theme of life as a vocation is examined in both its community and personal contexts. The concept of 'Spiritual Quest' for each individual is explored from the Christian and Islamic perspective. The New Testament is revisited for a deeper look and understanding of the Gospel message, this is then used to explore the challenges the Church faces in contemporary society and how its social teaching provides a guide to the individual as a global citizen.