--- title: "Catholic Social Teaching" url: "https://stbegas.bhcet.org.uk/catholic-life/charity-work" school: "St Bega’s Catholic Primary School" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in Hartlepool [Click Here](https://stbegas.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01429 267768 **Email:** admin@stbegas.bhcet.org.uk # Catholic Social Teaching **Catholic Social Teaching** At Saint Bega's Catholic Primary School, we aim to live out our Mission Statement 'Love one another as I have loved you' and put our faith into action. Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is rooted in Scripture, formed by the wisdom of Church leaders. It is our moral compass, guiding us on how to live out our faith in the world. Our faith calls us to love God and to love our neighbours in every situation, especially our sisters and brothers living in poverty. Following in the footsteps of Christ, we hope to make present in our unjust and broken world, the justice, love and peace of God. “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free," *Luke 4:18-30* Catholic Social Teaching is based on the belief that God has a plan for creation, a plan to build his kingdom of peace, love and justice. It holds that God has a special plan for every single one of us, whoever we are. Our part in this plan isn’t just limited to things ‘spiritual’, or times when we do *religious things*. It involves every aspect of our lives, from the things we pray about, to how we live as a responsible global citizen. St Bega’s children have a big part in this story, a call to treat everyone as our brothers and sisters. It is something that we all share in all aspects of our school life. At St. Bega’s, Catholic Social Teaching is incorporated into our curriculum, trust virtues and the fundamental British values. It weaves through everything we do, every day. Children are asked to put their faith into action and reflect on how their learning enables them to do so. Each Key Stage liturgy refers to Catholic Social Teaching which helps make the liturgy relevant to the children’s lives today. Our children can articulate the connection between Jesus' teaching and doing good deeds how this should shape their lives today. We use the CAFOD and our trust Catholic Social Teaching resources to support the children’s understanding of the key principles. ![](https://stbegas.bhcet.org.uk/images/CST.jpg) ## | **How we put faith into action at St Bega’s** | |---| | **CST** | **What this means** | **Trust Virtue** | **British Value** | | Human Dignity ![](https://stbegas.bhcet.org.uk/images/pages/ac54d233b55262cdbb57e417bc6da522.png) | Everyone is special: - Being respectful - treating people equally - raising awareness of civil rights - preferential option for the vulnerable | Justice Confidence Responsibility | Democracy Rule of Law Respect and Tolerance | | Participation ![](https://stbegas.bhcet.org.uk/images/pages/552ec96b9134f82e72518d1ac0ed6f9a.png) | Taking part: - respecting all workers - contributing to society - making responsible economic choices - supporting wellbeing and workers' rights - sharing our talents with others | Resilience Confidence | Liberty Respect and Tolerance | | Common Good ![](https://stbegas.bhcet.org.uk/images/pages/a3ee3541ae2785e53d6f3a8690beccf7.png) | Thinking of everyone: - working together - working for the common good - participating and engaging with local events in the community - being active members of our community by supporting local charities, providing food parcels and food to local food banks and giving material support for our most vulnerable families | Justice Compassion Respect Responsibility Honesty | Democracy Rule of Law Respect and Tolerance | | Subsidiarity ![](https://stbegas.bhcet.org.uk/images/pages/20d9a62a54dcc38e5df25e6a0937e276.png) | Everyone should have a say: - recognising our duties as members of a community - standing up for what is right - following our school rules | Justice Self-belief Respect Confidence Responsibility | Respect and Tolerance Democracy Rule of Law | | Rights and Responsibilities ![](https://stbegas.bhcet.org.uk/images/pages/8bfabcc5248dacf2363b2db405015186.png) | Being fair: - By sharing our belongs - Sharing resources in our community - donating to food banks - Mini-Vinnie’s - Discrete distribution of food and fuel vouchers | Compassion Justice Responsibility Respect | Democracy Rule of Law Respect and Tolerance | | Stewardship ![](https://stbegas.bhcet.org.uk/images/pages/b1a6c1c42a2535680553232d2d731b5f.png) | Caring for God’s gifts: - taking responsibility for our environment - making environmentally responsible choices - having awe and wonder for the natural world | Respect Responsibility | Liberty Respect and Tolerance | | Option for the poor ![](https://stbegas.bhcet.org.uk/images/pages/e21cf46205c99312002ee755a6aa39d9.png) | Putting people in most need first: - fundraising for charitable causes - raising awareness - material support for our most vulnerable families - treating others with dignity and respect - thinking of the needs of others | Justice Compassion Resilience Respect Responsibility | Democracy Rule of Law Respect and Tolerance | | Solidarity ![](https://stbegas.bhcet.org.uk/images/pages/4d5dd83ab9525c632f8af75ce6da016f.png) | Showing we care: - raising awareness of social justice - praying for others - making connections - making socially responsible choices | Justice Compassion Respect Responsibility | Respect and Tolerance Democracy Liberty | | Peace ![](https://stbegas.bhcet.org.uk/images/pages/cd7c8a91410d77c0e08464a8dfe926b3.png) | We can be God’s instruments of peace: - treating each other kindly - turning away from conflict - creating bonds between different cultures, religions and nations in our school community - promoting our trust virtues - celebration and encouragement of diversity throughout our curriculum and extra-curricular activities. - Memorial of World Holocaust Day and Armistice Day | Confidence Responsibility Respect Compassion | Respect and Tolerance Democracy | ## ## ## Work we are proud of Great British Beach Clean As Global Citizens we took part in a beach clean to show care and concern for the beautiful world we live in. We are so fortunate to go to school with the beach and sea as our 'garden.' Lot's of our children got involved and went out with their families to clean up our local beach. ![](https://stbegas.bhcet.org.uk/images/Beach.PNG) We collected for a local charity 'LilyAnne's'. This charity aims to help those facing homelessness in the town. So far, we have had collections of warm blankets and socks, shower gels, toothpaste and brushes and other hygiene products. 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