Religion

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As a school we celebrate our Catholic identity, which is the cornerstone of the Emmanuel community. Religious Education is an integral part of the overall curriculum at Emmanuel College and vital to the life of the school community. The Religious Education policy is developed in light of the Mission and Vision Statements of the College. The program aims to provide the students with an awareness, experience and knowledge of the religious dimension of life. Our emphasis is the Catholic Tradition as we assist students in their development as religious and spiritual people.

Emmanuel College commits to:

  • Ensuring that students know the central place of God in their lives.
  • Helping students to understand and value what it means to be a Catholic Christian.
  • Continue developing in students a sense of justice and reconciliation with those people and groups who are marginalised.
  • Creating opportunities for students and teachers to put into practice what is learnt in Religious Education classes.
  • Encouraging students to understand and participate in their local parishes’ life and mission.
  • Exploring the Hebrew Scriptures and the Christian Scriptures so that students experience their revealed truths.
  • Presenting current ethical issues and discussing them with students in order to engage in values education.