Catholic Social Teaching

We thought parents and family members might like to hear about some of the many ways we teach Catholic Social Teaching through the work we do in school.  

Catholic Social Teaching tells us how our Catholic Faith guides our actions.  Our faith calls us to love God and to love our neighbours in every situation, especially our sisters and brothers living in poverty.  Following in the footsteps of Christ, we hope to make present in our unjust and broken world, the justice, love and peace of God. 

Catholic Social Teaching comes from scripture, letters written by popes and holy people, and the examples set by Christians through history.  

“None of us can think we are exempt from concerns for the poor and for social justice.” 
Pope Francis  

 

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We recognise Catholic Social Teaching in our daily school life, and we ensure that children are taught the seven principles.

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Human Dignity 

EVERYONE IS SPECIAL 

This means that every person is special and important because we are all made in the image of God.  We should treat others with kindness and respect. 

Two boys sitting outside chatting

 

Solidarity 

SHOWING WE CARE 

This is about sticking together and helping one another.  We should care about all people, no matter where they come from or what they look like. 

An older pupil helping a nursey pupil outside in the garden

 

Subsidiarity 

EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A SAY 

This means that decisions should be made by the people who are closest to the situation.  It means that we should respect the ideas and choices of individuals and communities. 

 

Common Good 

THINKING OF EVERYONE 

This is about making sure everyone has what they need to be happy and healthy.  We should work together to create a society where everyone can thrive. 

A group of year 5 pupils in the playground

 

Preferential Option For The Poor 

PUTTING PEOPLE MOST IN NEED FIRST 

This means that we should take extra care of people who are poor or struggling.  We should help them and fight against unfairness.  The most vulnerable in society should be put at the heart of all decisions. 

 

 

Peace 

BEING PEACEMAKERS 

Peace means living in harmony and resolving conflicts without violence.  We should work to create a world where people can live peacefully together. 

 

 

Rights & Responsibilities 

SHARING FAIRLY 

Everyone has certain rights, like the right to be treated fairly and the right to have basic needs met.  But along with these rights, we also have responsibilities to respect the rights of others and help make sure everyone is treated well. 

 

 

Participation 

TAKING PART 

This means that everyone should have a say and be involved in decisions that affect them.  It's important for everyone's voice to be heard and for us to work together to make choices that are fair and inclusive. 

 

 

Stewardship 

CARING FOR GOD'S GIFTS 

This is about caring for our common home. 

 

 

 

 

Common Good 

Our dedicated staff share their time and talents  

with other schools across our Trust and the North  

East, delivering training and sharing their talents  

for curriculum planning.

This is because we believe  

every child has the right to a quality education and  

to achieve that our brilliant staff  share  

their knowledge with staff from other schools  

through our Trust,

Bishop Cahdwick Catholic Education Trust; local Maths Hub; local universites and within our community.