St John's College, Woodlawn, is a Christ centred learning community that witnesses faith, hope, love and service in the way of Mary. We aim to develop students' knowledge and understandings of Christianity in the light of Jesus and the Gospel. This is reflected in the unfolding story and diversity within contemporary Australian and global society. Our students are challenged and inspired in their service to others and engagement in the Church and the world.
At St John’s we teach the Diocesan Religious Education curriculum as mandated by Most Rev Gregory Homeming, Bishop of Lismore. The goal for which we strive is that students will mature in their understanding and practice of the faith of the Catholic Church in the areas of Knowledge, Worship and Christian Living (To Know, Worship and Love). Students are given the opportunity to engage their heads, hearts and hands in their lessons.
Religious Education participates in the Church’s mission of evangelisation, to announce the Good News of Jesus Christ. Religious Education also participates in the Church’s mission of catechesis, to hand on and share faith within the community of believers.
The Religious Education department provides collaborative learning experiences that provide students and teachers with the opportunity to explore, experiment and be challenged in their thinking. Students are engaged in problem solving and critical thinking that encourages them to work creatively, developing skills and resilience. This enables them to use knowledge effectively, develop skills and gain deeper understandings of both the Catholic tradition and other religious traditions.
List of subjects offered in this KLA
Year 7 - 10 Catholic Studies
Year 9 and 10
- CSYMA (optional class)
Year 11
- Studies of Religion 1 unit
- Studies of Religion 2 unit
- Catholic Faith in Action 1 unit
Year 12
- Studies of Religion 1 unit
- Studies of Religion 2 unit
- Catholic Studies 1 unit
