Catholic education seeks to form pupils who are well-prepared to play a positive role in society and to follow Jesus’ teaching to “love your neighbour."  We therefore embrace learning about other world views with “a willingness… to try to understand better the religion of one’s neighbours, and to experience something of their religious life and culture.” (Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales)  

The Religious Education Directory includes a branch called ‘Dialogue and Encounter’ which focusses specifically on exploring other world views and recognising the connections with the Catholic faith.  Opportunities for dialogue and encounters are sought throughout the academic year and especially focus on broadening pupils’ experiences and on real-life encounters with those of other faiths or none, to enable connections and develop understanding.