Oakgrove is a christian school which welcomes children of all faiths and none. We believe that Religious Education provides young people with the opportunities to learn about, discuss, evaluate and learn from religious beliefs, practices and values. Through Religious Education young people are able to develop a positive sense of themselves and their beliefs, along with a respect for the beliefs and values of others.
Religious Education is defined by the Department of Education and the four main Christian Churches in Northern Ireland. It also has a role to play within the context of the revised curriculum through presenting young people with chances to develop their personal understanding and enhance their spiritual and ethical awareness.
The 3 main Learning Objectives set out by the Department of Education & the four main churches are:
- The Revelation of God
- The Christain Church
- Morality
Our children are instructed in these areas as well as the Roman Catholic children being prepared for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. It is our aim to support children to grow in their own faith and to learn about the faith of others, including the main world religions, such as Christianity, Buddism, Islam, Sikhism, Judaism, Jehovahs Witness and Bahai, as well as looking at the Agnostic beliefs.
We have daily prayers and our assembly three times a week.
We are supported by all the local churches, receiving visits from all local clergy and visting the local churches for services, including Harvest and Christmas Carol Service.
We appreciate the support of:
Rev Ferry, All Saints Church of Ireland Church, Clooney, All Saints Clooney
Fr Colhoun, St Columb's Church, Chapel Road Derry Diocese (Waterside)
Rev Lincolns, Ebrington Presbyterian Church Ebrington Presbyterian Church
Clooney Hall Methodist Church Methodist City Mission
The Extreme Team, Cornerstone Church The Extreme Team NI
Rev Monroe, Bahai
The Staff at St Oliver Plunkett Church, Strathfoyle Derry Diocese (Strathfoyle)
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints
Members of the Jehovah's Witness Community
