At St Andrew’s Catholic Primary School, Religious Education lies at the heart of our mission and curriculum. We follow the Discerning Disciples Curriculum, as set out in the Religious Education Directory (RED) and implemented across the Archdiocese of Birmingham. Rooted in the concept of discipleship, the curriculum encourages every child to grow as a follower of Christ through the DISCERN model, which provides a clear pathway for understanding, reflecting upon and responding to God’s call in their lives. Through this approach, pupils are invited not only to learn about the Catholic faith but also to consider how they can live out Gospel values through their actions, relationships and service to others.

The Discerning Disciples curriculum provides a coherent and ambitious framework that enables pupils to encounter, know and understand the Christian faith while developing a deeper personal relationship with God. Learning is carefully sequenced to help children engage with Scripture, Catholic doctrine, prayer and liturgy while developing strong religious literacy. Through opportunities to discuss, reflect, question and respond, pupils become active participants in their faith journey, growing in confidence as discerning disciples who can recognise God's presence and purpose in their daily lives.