Faith Fortnight: Called to Understand
Date: 14th Jul 2026 @ 4:38pm
Over the past two weeks, our Junior children have taken part in Faith Fortnight: Called to Understand, an exciting project designed to deepen their understanding of world faiths and celebrate the rich diversity of religious belief and practice across our community and beyond.
Each year group explored a different faith, learning not only about key beliefs and traditions but also about the lived experiences of people who follow these faiths today. The project encouraged children to consider similarities and differences between religions, develop respect for others, and engage in meaningful dialogue about faith and belief.
The faiths studied across the Junior phase were:
- Year 3 – Judaism
- Year 4 – Sikhism
- Year 5 – Islam
- Year 6C – Hinduism
- Year 6S – Buddhism
Children explored places of worship, sacred texts, festivals, symbols, prayer, family life and traditions. They discovered how faith influences the daily lives of believers and reflected on the values that many religions share, including kindness, compassion, service, gratitude and respect.
The fortnight culminated in a special assembly where each class proudly shared what they had learned. Pupils showcased their knowledge through presentations, artwork, displays and reflections, highlighting the key aspects of each faith and explaining what had surprised or inspired them most. It was wonderful to see the confidence, enthusiasm and depth of understanding they had developed over the two weeks.
As a Catholic school, we believe that learning about other faiths helps us to live out our mission of love, understanding and respect for all people. Faith Fortnight provided a valuable opportunity for our children to broaden their horizons, challenge stereotypes and recognise the importance of dialogue in building a more understanding and peaceful world.
We are incredibly proud of the thoughtful way our pupils approached their learning and the maturity they demonstrated when discussing faith and belief. The assembly was a fitting celebration of all they had achieved and a reminder that, by learning about others, we can better understand both the world around us and our own faith journey.
"Called to Understand" is more than a project title—it is a reminder of our shared responsibility to listen, learn and value the beliefs and experiences of others.
