We are called to serve and follow in Jesus’ footsteps…
At St. Pius X all aspects of school life are informed by the belief that God has a plan for us and God’s plan is good. Catholic Social Teaching is our moral compass, guiding us on how to live out our faith in the world. Pupils and staff are invited to champion the rights of those with no voice, seek to bring dignity to the poor and welcome the stranger among us. Pupils are taught about the principles of Catholic Social Teaching through both the RE and RSE curriculums.
For our school family, Catholic Social Teaching is a lived experience and although pupils would not all necessarily be able to articulate the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, they do play an active role in responding to the demands of Catholic Social Teaching and are fully engaged in projects, campaigns and support for those in need locally, nationally and globally: working together for the common good and to help build a just society.
The 8 Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
Care for Creation (care for God’s gift)Â
Solidarity (showing we care)
The Common Good (thinking of everyone)
Participation (taking part)Â
Option for the Poor (putting those most in need first)Â
Dignity (everyone is special)
Dignity of Work (let your light shine)
Peace (being a peacemaker)Â
Oscar Romero Award
Saint Oscar Romero stood out for his unwavering commitment to living out the Gospel, to providing a witness to the love of God in the face of violence. He was the Archbishop of El Salvador and he was murdered for criticising the government that kept people very poor.
Saint Oscar Romero shows us that we must see God in all people and work together to build God’s Kingdom of mercy, justice and love on earth.
St. Pius X has been awarded the Participator Level of the Oscar Romero Award for our commitment to Catholic Social Teaching (CST). The award recognises schools that place Catholic Social Teaching at the heart of its strategy, curriculum and practical work.
The Oscar Romero Award is a charitable award to help Catholic schools and colleges put Catholic Social Teaching into action.
It recognises, celebrates and encourages schools to:
- Live out the message of Jesus
- Care for our neighbours
- Make the world a fairer place
- Tell people about how and why we should care for others
- Raise money to help those in need
- Make a real difference in the world we live in