The new national curriculum for Religious Education (RE) in Catholic Schools in Aotearoa New Zealand is named: “Tō Tãtou Whakapono – Our Faith”.
The themes that are taught throughout the school are:
Te Atua God
Te Rongopai Good News
Ā Tātou Whakapapa Our Story
Kia Noho Hāhi Being Church
There are five cross themes:
Mana Tapu Grace
Aroha Pūmau Holiness
Tika Justice
Whakaaronui Wisdom
Īnoi Prayer
Under the four main themes, each Year level works with an overarching word.
Years 1 and 2 Whakatau Welcomed
Years 3 and 4 Aroha mai Aroha atu Loved
Years 5 and 6 Oho Ake Inspired
Years 7 and 8 He Iriiringa Called
Information about what children are working on and learning about at each level is shared with parents and whanau through the school newsletter and Whanau Connection pages. The Whanau Connection pages are provided in the programme.