
1 
This Order may be cited as the Curriculum (Core Syllabus for Religious Education) Order (Northern Ireland) 1996 and shall come into operation on 1st September 1996.
2 
In this Order—
 “the Document” means the document published by Her Majesty’s Stationery Office entitled “Core Syllabus for Religious Education”.
3 
The provisions of this Order shall apply in respect of pupils in the first, second, third and fourth key stages.
4 
The contents of the Document are hereby specified as the core syllabus for the teaching of religious education in grant-aided schools.
5 
The contents printed in italics in the Document are for illustrative purposes only, and do not form part of the provisions which have effect by virtue of this Order.
6 
The Curriculum (Core Syllabus for Religious Education) (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 1993 is hereby revoked.
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Education on 29th July 1996.
C. Jendoubi (Mrs.)
Assistant Secretary
