Junior School

Religious Education

Marist College strives to be a place of human excellence where people, in relationship with one another, meet Jesus Christ. We work to build an environment that nurtures and strengthens our young as they grow toward fullness in Christ. Religious education holds an integral place in this overall goal and is central to the College's broader curriculum.

Curriculum

Our current Religious Education curriculum is based on the "Treasures New and Old'" program which presents Catholic doctrine in a contemporary and meaningful way. A sound knowledge of Catholic doctrine and teaching is regarded as an important foundation for later life.

Liturgy, Prayer and Celebration

As a Catholic school we celebrate major feasts of the liturgical year. As a Catholic school in the Marist tradition we particularly celebrate those days dedicated to Mary, Mother of Jesus, as well as St Marcellin's Feast Day (6 June) and other significant Church events. Such celebrations may occur within the class, as a Junior School or as a whole College.

Prayer is a regular part of every day and every class and, during the year, each class or year group has the opportunity to participate in a special Mass. On each Friday morning of the school year the boys and parents are welcome to morning Mass in the College Chapel.

Sacramental Programs

Confirmation is conferred upon the majority of Year Six Catholic boys. Whilst the Confirmation sacramental programs are parish-based, the Year Six classes conduct a 6-8 week program of preparation which supports the work of the Parish. During the year the Religious Education Coordinator (REC) coordinates the Sacrament of Reconciliation in each class.