Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is rooted in scripture and is our moral compass in living out our faith in the world. Over the year, every child in every year group will study each of the seven themes at their own level. We have also linked our home learning to the CST principles. Please take a look at our home learning and padlet for each principle to explore the activities our families have taken part in at home

The 7 themes are: 

HUMAN DIGNITY

We recognise and believe that all individual humans are unique and made in the image and likeness of God. God is present in all people, regardless of circumstances or position and we are called by our faith to love each one we meet just as God’s love for us is infinite.

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

We were not created to live alone and in living on earth together, we seek the common good of our societies. Individually, we have a responsibility to support, develop and safeguard our communities and people. The fruits of the earth belong to all of us.

SOLIDARITY AND THE COMMON GOOD

Individually, we can do much. Collectively we can highlight injustice, focus on issues that threaten our world and our peace. Together we can bring about change for the greater good. 

DIGNITY OF WORK

Work is a valued medium for improving our own and the lives of others. For employers, this means providing acceptable places of work, safe working conditions, work-home balance, fair salaries, non-exploitative practices, a positive and valued ethos. For employees, this means respecting the work and fairly earning a day’s pay.

STEWARDSHIP OF GOD'S CREATION

Each one of us has been created by God. Our world has been created by God. We have been entrusted to care and safeguard it for future generations of God’s people. Our environment can shape our lives - we have a responsibility for protecting and sharing it.

OPTION FOR THE POOR AND VULNERABLE

The option for the poor reminds us of God’s preferential love for the poorest and most vulnerable people. God’s love is universal; he does not side with oppressors but loves the humble.

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Catholic traditions teach that human dignity can be protected and a healthy community can be achieved only if human rights are protected and responsibilities are met.