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, 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.
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Our goal is to help children not only understand Catholic Social Teaching, but to live it every day – becoming people of faith, hope, and love who make a positive difference in the world.
Our children put Catholic Social Teaching into action every day through simple, meaningful activities such as:
- Showing kindness and respect to classmates, teachers, and all members of the wider school community.
- Helping others by sharing resources, helping a friend in need, or including someone who feels lonely.
- Taking care of our environment by recycling, planting vegetables, trees or flowers, and turning off lights to save energy.
- Supporting those in need by participating in food or clothing drives, or raising money for charities close to our hearts.
- Working together in group projects and school events, learning the importance of teamwork and fairness.
- Praying for others who are sick, lonely and facing difficulty during school assemblies, class prayer times and in our prayer areas.
- Standing up against unfairness or bullying, learning to speak out and support those who are treated unfairly.
Through these actions, our children learn that living their faith means caring for others and the world around them every day.
Catholic Social Teaching resources for children
https://cafod.org.uk/education/primary-teaching-resources/cst-resources-for-children
