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Religious education

STAR OF THE SEA CONVENT PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Source domain: starofthesea.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document describes the religious education programme at Star of the Sea Convent Primary School, which is central to the school's curriculum. It outlines the Catholic Christian focus of the programme, its ecumenical values, and the involvement of the school chaplain and local Catholic Schools Office. The programme includes sacramental preparation for Grade 3 learners, weekly and term-end Masses, and spiritual formation for staff.

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educational programmeOngoing

Participation in Religious Education Classes

All pupils at Star of the Sea Convent Primary School are required to take part in religious education classes, which aim to help them discern God's presence in their lives and contribute to transforming the world through faith.

Who it is for
pupils at Star of the Sea Convent Primary School
How to act on it
Attend religious education classes as part of the regular school curriculum
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Religious education holds a prime position among our teaching subjects throughout the school and every child is expected to participate fully in these classes.
sacramental preparationOngoing

Preparation for Reconciliation and First Holy Communion

Grade 3 learners are prepared within the religious education programme to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.

Who it is for
Grade 3 learners at Star of the Sea Convent Primary School
How to act on it
Enrol in the religious education programme and attend preparatory sessions for sacraments
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Our Grade 3 children are prepared to receive the blessed sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion within the RE programme of the school.
school-wide worship eventOngoing

Attendance at Term-Start and Term-End Masses

The whole school attends Mass at the beginning and end of each term, providing a collective religious experience aligned with the school’s Catholic Christian ethos.

Who it is for
all students and staff at the school
How to act on it
Attend the school Masses held at the start and end of each term
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The whole school attends mass at the start and end of each term.
worship participationOngoing

Attendance at Weekly Grade Masses

Each grade prepares the liturgy for weekly grade masses, offering students an opportunity to engage in worship and leadership within the religious education programme.

Who it is for
students in each grade level
How to act on it
Participate in the preparation and attendance of weekly grade masses
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Different Grades prepare the liturgy for weekly grade masses.

Facts

Places

Western Cape

Key Takeaways

  • Religious education
  • Star of the Sea Convent Primary School
  • Life-bound programme
  • Catholic Institute of Education (CIE)
  • St James
  • Grade 3
  • Reconciliation
  • First Holy Communion
  • Term 2 2026
  • Daily prayers
  • Star of the Sea Convent Primary School
  • Catholic Institute of Education (CIE)
  • Local Catholic Schools Office
  • St James
  • School Chaplain