- Mr. Michael McGowan (Head of Department)
- Mr. Dominic O’Hara
- Mrs. Carol McCrory
- Mr. Colum O’Kane
- Mrs. Sonya Darcy
Year 8
Some of the Topics we cover in Year 8:
- The Bible – Old Testament and New Testament Stories; in particular we study the gospel of Mark.
- The sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation
- Palestine at the Time of Jesus
- Famous Stories (Parables) told by Jesus.
- The Mass and why it is important for Catholics
- Parish life and how we can serve God and others.
Year 9
Some of the Topics we cover in Year 9:
- Understanding the Universe and Caring for the Earth
- The Ten Commandments and how they can help us live better lives
- The Orthodox church
- We learn about different Protestant Churches and how we can build better relationships between Catholics and Protestants
- We study the Gospel of Luke
- We learn about Jewish Religion
Year 10
Some of the Topics we cover in Year 10:
- Knowing and Accepting Myself
- The importance of Friendship
- Prejudice and Stereotyping
- Justice and Human Rights
- The Religion of Islam
- The Life and Message of St Paul
- How Christianity came to Ireland
How will I be assessed in Years 8, 9 and 10?
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Religious Studies New GCSE Specification
Religious Studies is studied over two years beginning in Year 11 and continuing right through to Year 12. Students will sit one exam at the end of Year 11 and the second exam at the end of Year 12.
Year 11 First Teaching: September 2017
Unit 2: The Christian Church with a Focus on the Catholic Church
Assessment:
One external written examination in May/June 2018
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Weighting 50% of overall mark
Year 12 First Teaching: September 2018
Unit 6: An Introduction to Christian Ethics
Assessment:
One external written examination in May/June 2019
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Weighting 50% of overall mark
Click here for GCSE Revision Notes
Retreat
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The A Level Course
Pupils study two topics at AS and A2 Level:
Religious Studies GCE Specification
Year 13 (First Teaching September 2016)
AS 1: An Introduction to the Gospel of Luke
AS 5: The Celtic Church in Ireland in the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Centuries
Assessment
Two 1 hour 20 minute external written examinations
Students answer one from two questions in Section A and one question from two questions in Section B.
Each paper is worth 50% of AS and 20% of A level
Year 14 (First Teaching September 2017)
A2 1: Themes in the Synoptic Gospels
A2 5: Themes in the Celtic Church, Reformation and Post-Reformation Church
Assessment
Two 2 hour external written examinations
Students answer two from three questions in Section A and the compulsory synoptic question in Section B.
Each paper is worth 50% of A2 and 30% of A level
All Key Stage 5 Pupils take part in the General RE Programme
Year 13
A number of speakers are invited to speak to pupils about religious, social and personal development issues.
Year 13 Pupils are involved in the Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI):
This involves pupils researching the work of a local charity and making a presentation in the school to their peers, members of the charities and members of the YPI.
The winning presentation earns the nominated charity £3,000 (This money comes form YPI).
In 2015 The Omagh Order of Malta were presented with a cheque for £3,000
In 2016 The Slate Charity were presented with a cheque for £3,000
Retreat
Pupils have a one day Retreat in Term 2 of Year 13
Year 14
Pupils take part in a Programme that deals with issues like: Faith Development, Self-Esteem and Making Moral Decisions and Stress Management. Pupils have a specialised teacher in each of these areas for a six week Period.
Retreat
Pupils have a one day Retreat in Term 1 of Year 14
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