Catholic Social Teachings

In 2023 Holy Name began a three-year plan to embed Catholic Social teachings into the curriculum and through action across Kindergarten to Year 6. Now that these opportunities have been planned, 2024 is the year that we live our action plans. 

What are the Catholic Social Teachings?

Catholic Social Teachings (CST's) cover all spheres of life: the economic, political, personal, and spiritual. The CST are inspired by scripture and the writings of the Popes and other Catholic leaders about social issues.

The CST's are human dignity, solidarity, the common good, preferential option for the poor, subsidiarity, participation, and care for our common home.

Each grade at Holy Name will focus their attention on a specific CST across the year. Below are the CSTs for each grade, so you can see what your child will be focusing on and can check in to ask questions and hear what their class is doing in this space. 

Kinder- Dignity of the Person

Year 1- Solidarity

Year 2- The Common Good

Year 3- The Common Good

Year 4- Dignity of the Human Person

Year 5- Preferential Option for the Poor

Year 6- Care for God’s Creation 

This fortnight’s spotlight is on Year 2.

In Year 2 we believe in working towards the common good and looking beyond our own personal interests.

Year 2 are learning about what it means to belong to a community. Students were posed the question: What gifts do you have that you could contribute to your community? Here are some pictures of their created responses. Year 2 teachers were so inspired, and heart warmed by students’ explanations. Many children stated they would contribute by helping people in need, creating a peaceful community, and showing love and kindness to all. Watch this space as Year 2 begin to formulate fundraising plans to donate to Project Compassion in Week 8.