At St Peter’s we care passionately about helping our neighbour, looking after each other and caring for our world. Each half-term we look at one of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching in depth.
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The Common Good
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The option for the poor Human Dignity
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Peace
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Creation and Environment Stewardship
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The dignity of work and participation
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Solidarity
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Human Dignity
We believe every human person is made in the image and likeness of God. This is a gift that we all share as fellow human beings; we are all infinitely loved by our Creator. God is present in every human person, regardless of religion, culture, nationality, orientation or economic standing. Each one of us is unique and beautiful. We are called to treat every person and every creature with loving respect.
Community and Common Good
The common good means that the fruits of the earth belong to everyone. No one should be excluded from the gifts of creation.
Promoting Peace
Peace is a cornerstone of our faith. Christ, the Prince of Peace, sacrificed himself with love on the cross. We see in our faith an opportunity to provide peace through our words, actions and prayer.
Help for the Poor & Vulnerable
This principle reminds us of God’s preferential love for the poorest and most vulnerable people. God’s love is universal; he does not side with oppressors, but loves the humble. We are called to protect and aid those in need.
Dignity of Workers and Participation
The Church teaches us that earning a fair living and having an equal voice that can be heard is essential in treating people with dignity. It is a call to put the human person above greed and profit.
Solidarity
Solidarity arises when we remember that we belong to each other. We reflect on this in a special way at Mass. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “The Eucharist commits us to the poor. To receive in truth the Body and Blood of Christ given up for us, we must recognise Christ in the poorest.
Caring for Creation
In the first pages of the Bible we read how God created the sun and the stars, the water and earth, and every creature. We believe Christ is the redeemer of all creation. The Earth is a gift from God and we are its protectors and custodians - caring for our world is to care for the gifts God has given us.
Catholic Social Teaching
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