Catholic Social Teaching Overview
Catholic Social Teaching (Caritas)
‘Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.’ 1 John 3:18 (ESV)
The key values of Catholic Social Teaching are found at the core of the Gospel.
- Care for Creation
- Preferential Option for the Poor
- Solidarity & Peace
- Community & Participation
- Dignity of Workers
- Human Dignity
Catholic schools teach these themes through a programme called Rooted in Love. This programme has been developed by Caritas in line with the requirement of the Religious Education Directory.
https://caritaswestminster.org.uk/resources/rooted-in-love/
Each theme is a living, vibrant part of our school community.
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Catholic Social Teaching: Rooted In Love |
Care of Creation Being a ‘good steward’, understanding that the way we treat our common home affects everyone, in every country, now and in the future. |
Preferential Option for the Poor Talking with, and listening to, those who are living in poverty. Being the ‘voice for the voiceless’ in our communities, society, and the world. |
Solidarity and Peace We are all responsible for one another, those close by, and those far away. All of our actions have consequences locally and globally. |
Community and Participation We are called to be active members of society, our local and global community to help build a better world. We’re all called to put love into action. |
Dignity of Workers Children understand being treated with dignity at one’s place of work should be a universal constant across all industries and sectors. |
Human Dignity We are all made lovingly in God’s image and likeness. We are all sisters and brothers of one another. Every person we meet deserves our respect. They must be treated fairly. |
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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EYFS |
Care of Creation |
Preferential Option for the Poor |
Solidarity and Peace |
Community and Participation |
Dignity of Workers |
Human Dignity |
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Year 1 |
Care of Creation |
Preferential Option for the Poor |
Solidarity and Peace |
Community and Participation |
Dignity of Workers |
Human Dignity |
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Year 2 |
Care of Creation |
Preferential Option for the Poor |
Solidarity and Peace |
Community and Participation |
Dignity of Workers |
Human Dignity |
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Year 3 |
Care of Creation |
Preferential Option for the Poor |
Solidarity and Peace |
Community and Participation |
Dignity of Workers |
Human Dignity |
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Year 4 |
Care of Creation |
Preferential Option for the Poor |
Solidarity and Peace |
Community and Participation |
Dignity of Workers |
Human Dignity |
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Year 5 |
Care of Creation |
Preferential Option for the Poor |
Solidarity and Peace |
Community and Participation |
Dignity of Workers
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Human Dignity |
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Caritas Ambassador Project |
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Year 6 |
Care of Creation |
Preferential Option for the Poor |
Solidarity and Peace |
Community and Participation |
Dignity of Workers |
Human Dignity |
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Imagining Futures |
