Catholic Social Teaching

Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is at the heart of everything we do at Our Lady’s. It provides a moral framework that helps our children understand how to live out the Gospel in their everyday lives. We teach and model the principles of CST in ways that are meaningful and age-appropriate, helping children grow into thoughtful, compassionate, and socially responsible individuals.

Using the CAFOD resources and the Live Simply Award, we bring the principles of Catholic Social Teaching to the forefront of our minds in each aspect of our school lives. The principles of Catholic Social Teaching:

• Human Dignity – We are beautifully made in the image and likeness of God
• Common Good – We are called to work for the good of each and of all
• Participation – We all have the right and duty to participate fully in society.
• Subsidiarity – We are called to empower communities, to let everyone have a say.
• Stewardship – We are guardians of God’s creation, living sustainably and enhancing the wellbeing of our planet.
• Solidarity – God created us as one global family called to support our brothers and sisters.
• Option for the Poor – The needs of poor and vulnerable people should be put first.
• Distributive Justice – Everyone should have access to their fair share of resources.
• Promoting Peace – We can be God’s instruments of peace through seeking justice.