Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta welcomes the strong interest in its Draft New Curriculum for Religious Education. In response, an updated version will be shared with local families in early October.
Relieving Executive Director Christine Howe invites the community to learn more about how the Curriculum is about sharing our Catholic faith with children and young people in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
“I thank all involved for their commitment to finding the best ways to help form our children, young people and staff in our Catholic faith,” Christine said. “Your feedback is important.”
Faithful to Catholic Teaching, Traditions and Values, the Draft New Curriculum is the result of work with the Diocese of Parramatta, members of the clergy, parents and carers, teachers and schools over several years.
Designed to be age appropriate for children and young people, it’s all about developing attentive, intelligent, reasonable and responsible young people and respecting the dignity of every student.
This up-to-date approach to learning and teaching is all about using Catholic teaching to help our young people answer the questions they are asking about faith and life so that they can understand and demonstrate these Catholics beliefs and values in their lives, every day.
Learn more about the new Religious Education curriculum
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
www.parra.catholic.edu.au
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04 Jul 2025
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Year 2 enjoyed transferring their understanding of push-pull forces 🚕🎢 from earlier in the term when they created games that utilised this type of force. Great to see such teamwork and collaboration. Well done, Year 2. 💚💛💚💛 #catholicschools #cspd2025 #cspd #learningisfunatStPats![975098801070667_1247361003844444-1]()
03 Jul 2025
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There is nothing like showing the love of Jesus to others. Thank you to all the students, parents, and staff who donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal this year and attended the Feast of the Sacred Heart liturgy on Friday. We are so blessed to belong to such a faith-filled community. 🙏💚💛💚💛 #catholicschools #cspd2025 #cspd #learningisfunatStPats #SacredHeartOfJesus
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04 Jul 2025
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Year 2 enjoyed transferring their understanding of push-pull forces 🚕🎢 from earlier in the term when they created games that utilised this type of force. Great to see such teamwork and collaboration. Well done, Year 2. 💚💛💚💛 #catholicschools #cspd2025 #cspd #learningisfunatStPats
03 Jul 2025
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There is nothing like showing the love of Jesus to others. Thank you to all the students, parents, and staff who donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal this year and attended the Feast of the Sacred Heart liturgy on Friday. We are so blessed to belong to such a faith-filled community. 🙏💚💛💚💛 #catholicschools #cspd2025 #cspd #learningisfunatStPats #SacredHeartOfJesus
02 Jul 2025
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As Australia won the first test thanks to the heroics of Hazlewood, our Year 5 and 6 students were developing their own cricket skills.🏏 Maybe one day we will see some of these talented students represent Australia too. 💚💛💚💛 #catholicschools #cspd2025 #cspd #learningisfunatStPats #CricketNewSouthWales
01 Jul 2025
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All rugged up to show our support for the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. Although our bodies were a bit cold, our hearts were warm and full of love for those in need. May they know we are thinking of them during their time of need. 💚💛💚💛🙏 #catholicschools #cspd2025 #cspd #learningisfunatStPats
30 Jun 2025
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Our front office was overflowing with love (and blankets, beanies🧤 and scarves 🧣!) thanks to your fantastic support of the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. Your kindness and commitment to standing in solidarity with those in need are a true reflection of our shared values, which were evident on Friday when the students dressed in their pyjamas 🧥 to help them remember how lucky they are to have all their needs met by their loving 💕 parents. What an excellent way to share your faith through the call of social justice. 💛💚💛💚
29 Jun 2025
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Congratulations to the children who received their First Holy Communion this morning at St Patrick’s Cathedral. How honoured you must feel to receive this blessed Sacrament on the solemnity of St Peter and St Paul May you answer the call to share the goodness as St Peter and St Paul modelled throughout their lives. 🙏💚💛💚💛
27 Jun 2025
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It's hard to believe this will be the last St Patrick's Athletics carnival for these outstanding students. Sharing smiles 😃 and laughter 😂 is an excellent way to create lasting memories. 💚💛💚💛 #learningisfunatStPats #cspd #cspd2025 #catholicschools
26 Jun 2025
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The ten-year-olds shared their refined skills, but still managed to smile and enjoy the day together. 💚💛💚💛 #learningisfunatStPats #cspd #cspd2025 #catholicschools
25 Jun 2025
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The nine-year-olds enjoyed the sun and spending time together while participating in a variety of fun yet challenging activities. A favourite would have to be the pool noodle javelin.💚💛💚💛 #catholicschools #cspd2025 #cspd #learningisfunatStPats
24 Jun 2025
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Nine-year-olds demonstrated a competitive spirit during our school athletics carnival, while also enjoying each other's company and having fun. 🏃🏃♀️🏃 They had so much energy and showed great sportsmanship throughout the day. 💚💛💚💛 #catholicschools #cspd2025 #cspd #learningisfunatStPats
23 Jun 2025
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Last Tuesday, the sun shone down on our school as we gathered together to enjoy running, jumping, throwing, and catching during our school's annual athletics 🏃♀️🏃🏃♂️carnival. We are still waiting to hear who won the day and the Spirit Cup, but I think we were all winners on the day. Look at the seven-year-olds enjoying the day! 💚💛💚💛
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