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Religious and moral education: early level experiences and outcomes

24 Es&Os, usually taught in nursery and P1. Choose "Plan this" to open a lesson plan linked to that experience and outcome.

Beliefs

  • RME 0-01a

    As I explore Christian stories, images, music and poems, I am becoming familiar with some beliefs Christian people have about God and Jesus.

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  • RME 0-04a

    As I explore stories, images, music and poems, I am becoming familiar with the beliefs of the world religions I am learning about.

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Values and issues

  • RME 0-02a

    As I play and learn, I am developing my understanding of what is fair and unfair and the importance of caring for, sharing and cooperating with others.

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  • RME 0-05a

    As I play and learn, I am developing my understanding of what is fair and unfair and the importance of caring for, sharing and cooperating with others.

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Practices and traditions

  • RME 0-03a

    I am becoming aware of the importance of celebrations, festivals and customs in Christian people’s lives.

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  • RME 0-06a

    I am becoming aware of the importance of celebrations, festivals and customs in religious people’s lives.

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Development of beliefs and values

  • RME 0-07a

    I am developing respect for others and my understanding of their beliefs and values.

    Also at: RME 1-07a, RME 2-07a, RME 3-07a, RME 4-07a

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  • RME 0-09a

    As I play and learn, I am developing my understanding of what is fair and unfair and why caring and sharing are important.

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Mystery of God

  • RERC 0-01a

    I explore God’s natural world and I am beginning to see the wonder and awe of this gift in the world around me.

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In the Image of God

  • RERC 0-02a

    I can share my awareness of what makes me a unique child who has been given gifts from God.

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Revealed Truth of God

  • RERC 0-03a

    I am aware of God’s love for me and His call for me to be close to Him.

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  • RERC 0-04a

    I am becoming aware of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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Son of God

  • RERC 0-05a

    I am familiar with the Christmas story and I know that at Christmas we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Son of God and Son of Mary.

    Also at: RERC 1-05a

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  • RERC 0-07a

    I am familiar with the Easter story and I understand that God raised Jesus from the dead to be with us.

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Signs of God

  • RERC 0-08a

    I am aware of being part of a community and I have begun to explore aspects of the local Catholic community.

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Word of God

  • RERC 0-11a

    I am aware of some Bible stories.

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  • RERC 0-12a

    I know that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and that I should treat it with reverence.

    Also at: RERC 1-12a, RERC 2-12a

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Hours of God

  • RERC 0-14a

    I know that when I pray I am speaking to God.

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  • RERC 0-15a

    I am aware that Mary is the Mother of Jesus and Our Mother.

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  • RERC 0-16a

    I can share that Sunday is a special day when the Catholic Christian community meets to celebrate Mass.

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  • RERC 0-17a

    I have experienced liturgy as a community event.

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  • RERC 0-18a

    I can recognise Easter and Christmas as special times for the Christian Community.

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Reign of God

  • RERC 0-20a

    I know that God invites us to show love to others.

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  • RERC 0-21a

    I can respond to stories that reflect Christian values.

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Religious and moral education on the Education Scotland website Benchmarks for religious and moral education (Education Scotland)

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What are the religious and moral education experiences and outcomes at early level?
There are 24, usually taught in nursery and P1. They are listed on this page with their codes, grouped by curriculum organiser.
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