Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is at the heart of everything we do at our school. 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.
The key principles of Catholic Social Teaching – such as the dignity of the human person, the common good, solidarity, care for creation, and preferential option for the poor – are woven through our curriculum, prayer life, and school culture.
In practice, this looks like:
- Respecting the dignity of every person: We foster a welcoming, inclusive environment where every child knows they are valued and loved by God.
- Promoting the common good: Children are encouraged to work together, support one another, and make decisions that help everyone in the community.
- Standing in solidarity: We learn about the lives of others in our local and global community and take action to support those in need through fundraising, awareness campaigns, and service projects.
- Caring for God’s creation: Environmental responsibility is taught through eco-projects, outdoor learning, and stewardship of our school grounds.
- Living out faith in action: Through RE lessons, liturgies, assemblies, and social justice initiatives, children learn to connect their faith with real-world challenges.
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 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.
- Working together in group projects and school events, learning the importance of teamwork and fairness.
- Praying for others during school assemblies, especially for those who are sick, lonely, or facing difficulties.
- 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