Catholic Social Teaching underpins the essence of our daily school life. 

As members of the Catholic Church, we are all called upon to preserve the dignity of all human beings, to care for creation, and to reach out to our sisters and brothers in need. 

These principles form part of Catholic Social Teaching, a body of work developed by Church leaders over the centuries.  Pope Francis emphasises that it is our duty to work together to bring about a more just and peaceful world: to put love into action. 

It is vital that our children can articulate the connection between Jesus' teaching and doing good deeds. 

Each half-term, we focus on one of the six CST themes:

1. Care of Creation – Looking after our world, God’s wonderful gift to us.
2. Preferential Option for the Poor – Putting those who need the most help first.
3. Solidarity and Peace – Standing with others, especially those in need.
4. Community and Participation – Working together to create a fair and loving community.
5. Dignity of Workers – Ensuring everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
6. Human Dignity – Every person is special because we are all made in God’s image.

The following agencies support us at St Cross in introducing the six principles of Catholic Social Teaching through our school assemblies and activities in the classroom and support from home. 

The following links will give you further information. We hope you find them useful.

https://www.stepforwardinlove.org/

https://cafod.org.uk/Pray/Catholic-social-teaching

http://www.caritas.org.au/learn/catholic-social-teaching/all-comics

http://www.cathchild.org.uk/

https://cafod.org.uk/Education/Primary-teaching-resources/Laudato-Si-animation/