What does ‘Catholic Social Teaching’ mean?
Catholic Social Teaching comes from our belief that God has a plan for creation, a plan to build his kingdom of peace, love and justice. It is founded on the knowledge that God has a special plan for every single one of us, whoever we are. Our part in this plan involves every aspect of our lives, from the things we pray for, to how we live as a responsible global citizen. We are called to love others through our actions.
Catholic Social Teaching is at the heart of what we provide and the many opportunities that we give the children to take action to help others in need.
Throughout the year we support a number of charities and special appeals or fund-raising activities which are chosen and coordinated by the children, led by our Pupil Chaplaincy Team. Some of the charities we have supported are: CAFOD, UNICEF, McMillan Cancer Care, The Catholic Children’s Society and local charities who support the homeless.
The pillars of Catholic Social Teaching
The 'Rooted in Love' programme, our children learn about the principles, or pillars, Catholic Social Teaching. The principles guide us to live with compassion, justice and respect for every person.
Each term, children focus on one pillar, exploring how they can put their faith into action through learning, prayer and service. These pillars include:
- Care for Creation– caring for God's creation and the resources we share.
- Preferential Option for the Poor – showing special concern for the most vulnerable.
- Solidarity and Peace – standing alongside others, especially those in need.
- Community and Participation – using our gifts to contribute to our communities.
- Dignity of Workers - working together so everyone can flourish.
- Human Dignity – recognising that every person is special and loved by God.
Through our termly focus, we encourage children to become thoughtful, caring citizens who are truly rooted in love.
Dignity of Workers
Pupils in the school looked at how initiatives such as Fair Trade can help farmers all around the world and ensure they can experience safe working conditions, protected rights and fair pay.
Care for Creation
All the children in the school had the opportunity to plant bulbs around the school in the autumn. It was wonderful to see these bloom in spring and reminded us of the beauty of creation.
2025 - 2026
Lent
This Lent we once again raised money for CAFOD (The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) who support the poorest and most vulnerable in our global community. Children gave up treats and saved their money.
As a school, we supported the Big Lent Walk, aimed at tackling hunger. The children were challenged to walk 2km around Kensington Gardens, adding up to 200km. The money raised will be used by CAFOD to help the 200million children in the world who are hungry. 
Congratulations to everyone who contributed to raising £2,345 for CAFOD!
2023 - 2024
Year 5 Caritas Project 
Year 5 really enjoyed the experience too!
Here are some of the things they had to say about it.
‘Food banks are good - they help people less fortunate than us’. Jacopo
‘It makes me feel happy to give food to people who need it’. Alban
‘It’s wrong that people do not have what others have and have to
live in a separated world’. Paolo
‘This was a unique opportunity to help others and I saw how much they liked our donations.’
At assembly the class received their Caritas Ambassador
badges from Sr Silvana and her team-mate, Nigel.
Lent
This Lent we have been raising money for CAFOD (The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) who support the poorest and most vulnerable in our global community. Children gave up treats and saved their money.
Children also supported the Big Lent Walk, aimed at tackling hunger. The children were challenged to walk around the school, all of the laps adding up to 200kms. The money raised will be used by CAFOD to help the 200million children in the world who are hungry.
Congratulations to everyone who contributed to raising £1,175 for CAFOD!
Close
Social Wall