Religious Education
Religious Education
Religious Education is the first learning area in Catholic schools.
It enables young people to understand, explain and justify the Christian message as it is handed on by the Catholic church to those who follow Christ in today’s world. Through Religious Education, students are guided to study, research and learn what the Catholic church teaches about the distinctive vision of how Christian people live. Students are also directed to a systematic and critical reflection of what it means to be a Catholic.
The Religious Education Program K-12 is compulsory for all years of schooling and is mandated by the Bishops of Western Australia. It contains both the process and content of what is to be taught in Religious Education.
There is a prescribed time allocation for instruction of the Religious Education learning area. In the three and four-year-old program, raising religious awareness is a natural part of the learning experience. A student in Pre-Primary and Year 1 will receive a minimum of 15 minutes religious education per day and then up to 30 minutes per day for other Primary years.
Liturgy
Our Catholicity pervades all areas of the curriculum so that while formal lessons are taken each day, the Catholic ethos forms the basis for all other learning areas and activities. Children attend Mass or take part in a class liturgy each term. Reconciliation is available on a regular basis throughout the year. Parents are invited to attend these celebrations.
Once a term, Years 3-6 classes attend a Parish Mass on a Friday.
Sacraments
Children are prepared for, and receive, Reconciliation in Year 3, Eucharist in Year 4 and Confirmation in Year 6. Families of children who are not Catholic who wish to receive the Sacraments are invited to contact:
The Parish Office gtonparish@geraldtoncatholic.org.au or call 08 9964 1608
Our Philosophy
At St Francis Xavier Primary School, our philosophy is grounded in Catholic faith and Gospel values, nurturing the whole child—spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe every child is unique and created in the image of God, deserving of respect, care, and opportunities to grow.
Our Values
Guided by Christus Lux Mea — Christ is My Light — our values are rooted in discipleship, learning, and community. With Christ as our guiding light, we live out Gospel values through respect, compassion, integrity, and service to others. We value learning as a lifelong journey, encouraging curiosity, perseverance, and excellence in all that we do.
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Our Learning
At St Francis Xavier Primary School, we are committed to excellence in Catholic education.
The Arts
The Arts engage and inspire students, nurturing creativity, imagination, and expressive potential.
Design & Technology
The Technologies Learning area has two subjects: Digital Technology and Design Technology.
Early Years
The Arts engage and inspire students, nurturing creativity, imagination, and expressive potential.
Library
We nurture learning in a safe, inclusive environment guided by developmental learning.
Physical Education
Weekly Physical Education lessons aligned with the WA Health and Physical Education curriculum.
Religious Education
Religious Education is central in Catholic schools, helping students understand.