Catholic Social Teaching, Active Service and Charitable Outreach
At SS John & Monica Catholic Primary School, Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is at the heart of our school life. Inspired by the teachings of Jesus, we encourage our children to recognise the dignity of every person, care for God's creation and make a positive difference in the world.
Through prayer, learning, charitable outreach and active service, our children are encouraged to put their faith into action and live out our school mission:
“We learn through the example of Jesus to love, respect, understand and value each other.”
The Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
❤️ Human Dignity
Every person is created in God's image and deserves to be treated with love, kindness and respect. We celebrate our differences and recognise the unique value of every individual.
🤝 Community and Participation
We are all part of God's family. We encourage children to work together, contribute to school and parish life and take an active role in their communities.
🌍 The Common Good
We teach children to think beyond themselves, make fair choices and work towards a world where everyone has the opportunity to flourish.
🫶 Solidarity
We stand alongside others, particularly those experiencing difficulties or injustice. Through prayer, awareness and action, we show compassion and support for those in need.
💼 Dignity of Work
We recognise the importance of work and the contribution everyone makes to society. Children learn to respect all workers, value their own talents and appreciate the importance of fairness.
🌱 Stewardship – Care for Creation
Inspired by Pope Francis' Laudato Si', we encourage children to care for our common home by protecting the environment, reducing waste and making sustainable choices.
💛 Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Following Jesus' example, we place particular importance on helping those most in need. Our children support charitable causes through fundraising, donations, prayer and acts of kindness.
🕊️ Rights, Responsibilities and Peace
We teach children to respect the rights of others, take responsibility for their actions, resolve disagreements peacefully and promote justice and understanding.
Putting Our Faith into Action
Catholic Social Teaching is not simply something we learn about; it is something we live every day.
Through our Eco Team, charitable fundraising, community projects, parish activities and everyday acts of kindness, our children have opportunities to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We encourage every child to recognise that, however young they may be, their actions can help create a kinder, fairer and more compassionate world.
Faith in Action – Living, Loving and Serving Others.
Charitable Outreach
- SS John and Monica fully embrace the Church's teachings on social justice and do everything we can to raise funds for the needy locally, nationally and globally. We raise money during the important liturgical seasons of Advent and Lent by the children, staff, and school community, who come together for various events. The school has a long-standing history of raising money for CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development), Father Hudson's Care, and St Mary's Trust, amongst others. Each class often chooses local and national charities for specific fundraising. Local charities include Anawim Birmingham Centre for Women.
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