Catholic Social Teaching
Children here at St Peter’s enthusiastically embrace being in a Catholic school and part of the Parish. They take on areas of responsibility that promote the schools Catholic Life and Mission within school and in the community. Active pupil groups such as the Prayer and Worship Group, CAFOD Club and the Eco Council contribute significantly to the children’s awareness of the needs of others, social justice and being a steward of creation.
The work of CAFOD supports our children in their awareness of being an active Global citizen leading them to participate in a range of assemblies, charitable events and campaigns across each school year. Pope Francis' letter Laudato Si' remains a profound invitation to care for our planet, our common home and one that is embraced and keenly understood by the children at St Peter’s. Children are exceptionally receptive to the Church’s Social teaching and the Pope’s letter Frateli Tutti is used regularly to teach the children that we are all part of a global family and a neighbour to all.
The visual graphic below outlines how we explore and put these key teachings into practice across each term of the academic year:
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Autumn 1 – Care for Creation: Learning our responsibility to act as stewards of the Earth, protecting the environment and respecting God’s gift of nature.
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Autumn 2 – Preferential Option for the Poor: Putting the needs of the most vulnerable, poor, and marginalized first through acts of charity and social justice.
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Spring 1 – Solidarity & Peace: Recognizing that we are all part of one global family, striving to promote peace, understanding, and unity across communities.
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Spring 2 – Community & Participation: Understanding the importance of actively participating in our local and global communities to build a supportive, inclusive society.
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Summer 1 – Dignity of Workers: Respecting the rights of workers, the value of meaningful labor, and ensuring fairness and justice in the workplace.
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Summer 2 – Human Dignity: Celebrating the inherent value of every individual, knowing that each person is created in God’s image and deserves dignity and respect.
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