Special Character
The Special Character of the school is reflected in the teaching and practice of the Religious Education Programme and in all areas of school life.
Religious Education Programme
It is the belief of St Thomas Aquinas School that the home nurtures, witnesses to, celebrates and develops faith in God. The School supports the family - whanau and parish by teaching the Religious Education Programme.
School Mass
The school celebrates Mass together at various times throughout the school year. Parents, family and friends are invited to attend.
School Prayers
Each Monday classes take turns to lead whole school prayers.
Sacramental Programme
The Sacramental Programme for Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist are both school and parish based. The school supports the family - whanau and parish within the Religious Education programme.
Religious Education in the classroom encompasses:
Our Special Character Review Report 2017
The Special Character of the school is reflected in the teaching and practice of the Religious Education Programme and in all areas of school life.
Religious Education Programme
It is the belief of St Thomas Aquinas School that the home nurtures, witnesses to, celebrates and develops faith in God. The School supports the family - whanau and parish by teaching the Religious Education Programme.
School Mass
The school celebrates Mass together at various times throughout the school year. Parents, family and friends are invited to attend.
School Prayers
Each Monday classes take turns to lead whole school prayers.
Sacramental Programme
The Sacramental Programme for Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist are both school and parish based. The school supports the family - whanau and parish within the Religious Education programme.
Religious Education in the classroom encompasses:
- Teaching and learning what the Catholic Church believes and teaches.
- Understanding and appreciating the ways the Catholic Church celebrates, lives and prays.
- Teaching children how to respond freely to God according to their gift of faith.
- Delivering the essence and spirit of the Gospel Values and the Bible stories
Our Special Character Review Report 2017