Source to Summit: Lighting the Path, the Catholic RE curriculum taught across our schools.
In our schools, we use a high-quality religious education curriculum called Source to Summit (including Lighting the Path for primary year groups).
Designed by educational experts and published by Oxford University Press, this scheme is fully tailored to follow the official Catholic Religious Education Directory (RED).
Religious Education
Rather than treating Bible stories as isolated events, the curriculum takes students on a narrative journey. It traces the Christian story from Creation and Covenant all the way through to the life of the modern-day Church.
The materials are designed to make faith relevant and engaging. Students explore how beliefs translate into action through real-world examples, global charities (like CAFOD), and Catholic Social Teaching.
The lessons use clear, student-friendly language, striking visuals, and thought-provoking questions. This ensures that children of all backgrounds and faiths feel included, while being academically challenged to think deeply, discuss respectfully, and reflect on their own personal values.
Ultimately, this curriculum helps children build a rich understanding of the Catholic faith while developing core values like empathy, kindness, and global responsibility.