Janeen Therese Lamb

1. Introduction 1.1. Research Context Catholic schools in Australia are distinct faith-based institutions classified by the Commonwealth and State governments as non-government schools. These schools offer parents and caregivers an alternative in education, grounded in justice and resource allocation, to support high-quality education informed by a faith tradition with the purposes of advancing integral human development and community flourishing.

1. Introduction Educators in Catholic schools recognise the significant role that Religious Education plays in the curriculum. They are also aware of the ongoing religious and social changes within the school community that necessitate continual evaluation of what matters most in Religious Education, particularly for students.