Special Catholic Character
Liturgy,Prayer, Outreach and the Religious Education programme all form part of the Special Character of the school.
Our school values of Tike Justice, Pono Truth, Aroha Compassion, Manaakitanga Hospitality and Tapu Respect for our environment, are sourced from our Mercy Charism.
The Religious Education Curriculum is made up of six strands covering the following areas: God, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, Church, Sacrament, Communion of Saints.
Throughout each of the strands the learning will include aspects of scripture and tradition, prayer, Catholic Doctrine and Christian living. Within the programme there are modules which help to link the teaching to the liturgical year, school wide prayer, Sacramental celebrations, and taking care of oneself and others.
At St Joseph's School we celebrate the parish based Sacramental programme. In Year 3 the children prepare for Reconciliation. In Year 4 the children prepare for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Please see the parish and school newsletter for the preparation dates for these sacracments.