Religious Education

Through formal lessons, excursions and guest speakers, reflection days and community work, the College strives to develop the intellectual and spiritual potential of all in the Academy community.

In Years 7 to 10 the Religious Education Department work to engage the students in meaningful learning via units of work such as: Scripture and Sacraments in Art, Conscience and Values, Social Justice, Women of Faith, Australian Indigenous Spirituality, Creation and Eco-Justice.

VCE students are able to study the role religion plays in society, ethics and morality, and the development of key texts and traditions.

The Religious Education Department values:

• The charism of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy.
• Respect for the personal spirituality of each community member.
• Community engagement.
• Meaningful Learning.
• Direct connection between the Religious Education curriculum and students’ own lives
• Development of spirituality and an ethical framework for resilient participation in the twenty first century.
• Extracurricular opportunities such as liturgy and Mass, excursions, social justice based activities.
• Relationships with others.
• Belonging to a faith community.