St. Mark's R.C. Primary School

We believe that all people matter

 

Caritas in Action

In December 2022, we launched the ‘Caritas Social Teaching Award’ which will be presented to a pupil, family or group in recognition of outstanding achievement in putting their love into action.

Bishop John holding the Caritas Social Teaching Award

Every half term, a St Mark’s pupil or pupils will be recognised for ‘putting their faith into action’.

‘Caritas in Action’ has been produced by Salford Diocese as a response to Catholic Social Teaching, which calls us all as Catholics to work for the common good, help build a just society, uphold the dignity of human life and work for justice and the dignity of all our brothers and sisters, especially those in the greatest need.

Caritas Social Teaching Award Winners

This term there were so many winners of the Caritas award - we couldn't just choose 1! We are such a blessed school and very proud of what these children have achieved:

James (Y6) helped fundraise and donate food to the local food bank with his Scout group.

Elizabeth (Y5) Lily (Y3) and Erin (Y2) also collected for their local food bank with their Brownie group.

Nathan (Y5) took part in his own Santa Dash with his family to raise monies for a local hospice close to his family's heart.

Dylan and Martyna (Y6) in their own time went letter picking at Queensway Dam and collected a full bin bag of rubbish!  

Erin (Y2) is a double winner as instead of birthday presents, she asked her family and friends to donate to 'Two Brews' a local charity who support the homeless in Salford. She raised over £270!

You are all a credit to our school and your families. Well done!

 

PREVIOUS WINNERS

             Autumn 1 Winners:                                

Zara (Year 6) and Miss Melia-Redgrave   

                                                                                                                      

 The Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching

Caritas in Action provides a unique and engaging set of teaching and learning opportunities for seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching.  These themes are as follows: 

Dignity of the Human Person

Every human person is created in the image and likeness of God. Therefore, every person’s life and dignity must be respected and supported from conception until the end of their natural life on earth.

Family and Community

The human person is not only sacred, but social. How society is organized, be it socially, economically, legally or politically has a direct impact on the dignity and growth of every human person and community. Marriage and family should be supported and strengthened. Every person has a right to work to support themselves and their families as well as the building up of the common good for all.

Solidarity and the Common Good

We are all People of God, one family. Therefore what happens to one has an impact on all, locally, nationally and globally.  At the heart of solidarity is the pursuit of peace and justice. Our love for all calls us to work for a peaceful and just society where everyone has a fair share of the goods needed for a sustainable life, and opportunities for growth and development are offered equally. The dignity of every person is respected.

Dignity of Work

Work is a way in which we can continue to participate in God’s creation. Work gives dignity to life and must be carried out in such a way that the basic rights of workers are respected. Everyone has the right to productive work, to fair and liveable wages, and to organize and join a union. The economy must be conducted so that it serves the needs of the people.

Rights and Responsibilities

Every person has a fundamental right to life. It is this right that makes all other rights possible. Everyone has the right to food, health care, housing, education and employment. We all need to strive to secure and respect these rights for others both locally and globally.

Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

Society is judged on how it cares for the poor and vulnerable – our brothers and sisters. We read in scripture how God has a special concern for the oppressed, poor, vulnerable and those forced to the margins of society. The Church calls us to respond to the cry of the poor and put their needs first. This preferential treatment for the poor and vulnerable must be seen in action in our daily lives.

Stewardship

The world God has created for us has been entrusted to everyone and we are responsible and accountable to God as stewards of the earth. The world has been given to us as a gift, to enjoy and care for so that future generations can enjoy it too. It is in caring for creation that we show our love and respect for its creator.

 

Over the year, every child in every year group will study each of the seven themes of Caritas in Action at their own level. During their time at St Mark’s, your child will be enriched in and through Catholic Social Teaching.