Caritas In Action - Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford
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Caritas In Action How Caritas can help our schools to live their faith.
Transcript of Caritas In Action - Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford
Caritas In ActionHow Caritas can help our schools
to live their faith.
Pupils contribute to and benefit from the Catholic Life of the school:
Pupils have a clear understanding that the school community is committed to following the teaching
and example of Jesus as expressed in the Gospels and the social teaching of the Church. As a result,
pupils flourish as they develop in virtue. They gladly embrace their personal responsibility to care for
Our Common Home, pursue the common good and serve those in need.
Pupils take a leading role in responding to the demands of Catholic Social Teaching and are proactive
in finding ways of responding, locally, nationally and globally. They have a strong appreciation of the
theology underpinning their actions.
Pupils show a deep respect for their own personal dignity and that of others, who are made in the image
and likeness of God. As a result they are compassionate.
Quality of provision of the Catholic Life of the school:
An explicit Catholic virtues-based culture permeates the whole school and shapes its values. Staff
promote very high standards of behaviour and are exemplary role models for pupils, witnessing with
authenticity to love, justice and compassion, forgiveness, reconciliation and wisdom.
The school has a dynamic and creative understanding of the call to human flourishing and provides
extensive and high-quality opportunities for the moral and spiritual development of pupils and staff.
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment in Religious Education.
Teachers have a profound understanding of the impact Religious Education has on the moral and
spiritual development of pupils and their ability to meaningfully make sense of their experience of the worlds.
High quality resources are used very effectively to optimise learning for all pupils.
How well leaders promote, monitor and evaluate the provision for Religious Education.
Excellent links are forged with other appropriate agencies and the wider community to provide a wide
range of enrichment activities to promote pupils’ learning and engagement with Religious Education.
Overall Effectiveness:
166.Before making the final judgement on overall effectiveness, inspectors will always consider the
spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils at the school, and evaluate the
extent to which the school’s education provision meets different pupils’ needs, including pupils with SEND.
Cultural capital
176.As part of making the judgement about the quality of education, inspectors will consider the extent
to which schools are equipping pupils with the knowledge and cultural capital they need to succeed
in life. Our understanding of ‘knowledge and cultural capital’ is derived from the following wording in
the national curriculum:
‘It is the essential knowledge that pupils need to be educated citizens, introducing them to the best
that has been thought and said and helping to engender an appreciation of human creativity and
achievement.’
Quality of Education.
Intent:
172. The school’s curriculum is rooted in the solid consensus of the school’s leaders about
the knowledge and skills that pupils need in order to take advantage of opportunities,
responsibilities and experiences of later life. In this way, it can powerfully address social
disadvantage.
Behaviour and attitudes.
Outstanding:
Pupils behave with consistently high levels of respect for others. They play a highly positive
role in creating a school environment in which commonalities are identified and
celebrated, difference is valued and nurtured, and bullying, harassment and violence are
never tolerated.
Pupils consistently have highly positive attitudes and commitment to their education. They
are highly motivated and persistent in the face of difficulties. Pupils make a highly positive,
tangible contribution to the life of the school and/or the wider community. Pupils actively support the well-being of other pupils.
Personal Development:
215.This judgement focuses on the dimensions of the personal development of pupils that our education
system has agreed, either by consensus or statute, are the most significant. These are:
developing responsible, respectful and active citizens who are able to play their part and become
actively involved in public life as adults.
developing pupils’ character, which we define as a set of positive personal traits, dispositions and virtues
that informs their motivation and guides their conduct so that they reflect wisely, learn eagerly, behave
with integrity and cooperate consistently well with others. This gives pupils the qualities they need to
flourish in our society.
219.Provision for the social development of pupils includes developing their:
use of a range of social skills in different contexts, for example working and socialising with other pupils,
including those from different religious, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
willingness to participate in a variety of communities and social settings, including by
volunteering, cooperating well with others and being able to resolve conflicts effectively.
Pupils’ personal development is enriched by many interesting activities and opportunities. Pupils raise
funds for charities and work well with their local church and community.
Inspection report: Leyland St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School The subjects considered as part of this inspection were reading, history,
mathematics and religious education. Good
11–12 September 2019
Pupils regularly raise funds for refugees, the homeless and others in poverty.
Leaders have given pupils the confidence to be leaders. Pupils develop as responsible citizens,
who have a keen sense of their unique value and of the positive contribution they can make, to
both their local community and in other parts of the world. They strive to make the world better for
others. Pupils said confidently, ‘If we only do a little bit, we can change the world and make it a
kinder place for everyone.’ Inspection report: St Amand’s Catholic Primary School, Oxfordshire
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding. Personal development: Outstanding
24–25 September 2019
Pupils support several local and national charities for causes close to their hearts. They are aware of the
need to be good citizens. They know how their actions affect others. They consider challenging topics
such as homelessness. They appreciate that they have a part to play in looking after the environment.
Pupils have a mature understanding of right and wrong. St Hubert’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
17–18 September 2019
What does the word Caritas mean?
• It means LOVE.• A special kind of love – charitable love for humankind.
• It comes from the Latin language.
• Leads us to Faith In Action.
“Ubi caritas Deus ibi est.”
What do Caritas do?• Caritas is a charity which helps the most needy
without judgement.
• We are the “home” charity of the Diocese of Salford.
• We have over 24 different projects spread across our Diocese.
• We work closely with CAFOD and many other partners and charities.
• We are part of CSAN and Caritas International.
Catholic Social Teaching is at the centre of all our work.
“You shall not oppress the poor or
vulnerable. God will hear their cry”
Exodus 22: 20-26
Catholic Social Teaching –“The Catholic Church’s Best Kept Secret”
1. Dignity of the Human PersonBefore I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Jeremiah 1:5.
“…there are still too many situations in which
human beings are treated as objects whose
conception, configuration and utility can be
programmed, and who can then be discarded
when no longer useful, due to illness,
weakness and old age…”
Address to European Parliament, 25 November 2014.
2. Family & CommunityAnd he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister. I John 4:19
“The life of every family is marked by all kinds of crises, yet these are also part of its dramatic beauty.” Amoris Laetitia 19 March 2016.
3. Solidarity & the Common GoodIn truth I tell you, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did it to me. Matthew 25:40You are not making a gift of your possessions to the poor person. You are handing over to them what is theirs.Saint Ambrose.
“Solidarity is not a feeling of vague compassion or
shallow distress at the misfortunes of so many
people…it is a firm and persevering determination
to commit oneself to the common good.”
St Pope John Paul II:
Sollicitudo Rei Socialis 1987 #38
4. Rights & ResponsibilitiesFaith without works is nothing. James 2:17
“Today the Church is renewing her urgent appealthat the dignity and centrality of every individualalways be safeguarded, with respect forfundamental rights, as her social teachingemphasises.She asks that these rights be extended formillions of men and women on every continentwherever they are not recognised.”
Pope Francis’ address to participants in thePontifical Council for the Pastoral Care ofmigrants and itinerant people. 24 May 2013.
5. Option for the Poor & VulnerableThe spirit of the Lord is on me, for he has anointed me to bring the good news to the afflicted. He has sent me… to let the oppressed go free. Luke 4:18
“A poor Church committed to the
poor.”
Who do you see?How does this picture make you feel?
6. Dignity of WorkA small number of very rich men have been able to lay upon the teeming masses of the labouring poor a yoke little better than that of slavery itself. Rerum Novarum, 1891, #3
“I would like to remind everyone, especiallygovernments…that the primary capital to besafeguarded and valued is the human personin his or her integrity: ‘Humankind is thesource, the focus and the aim of all economicand social life.’”
Caritas in Veritate #25 quoting Gaudium et Spes,The Church in the Modern World #63.
7. Stewardship Who turned the wonder world of the seas into underwater cemeteries bereft of colour and life?Catholic Bishops of the Philippines, 1988.
“Our throwaway culture affectsthe poor and quickly reduces allthings to rubbish…Make a serious commitment tocare for creation, to pay attentionto every person, to combat theculture of waste.With you the world can bedifferent.”
“Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.” The Fellowship of the Ring.
“Family means nobody gets left behind”. Lilo & Stitch.“With great power comes great responsibility”. Spiderman.
“All for one and one for all!” The Three Musketeers.“When they’re finished putting 1st class people in the boat,
they’ll be starting with us.” Titanic.“We are all human, aren’t we? Every human life is worth the same and worth saving.” Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows.
“Because of you the future of this entire universe is in jeopardy!” Toy Story.
Embedding Catholic Social Teaching means putting
Caritas In ActionIt is a key mission of our Catholic schools
1. Take it in turns to choose a CST card at random.
2. Discuss with your group:
• How your school has embedded that particular theme of CST and what the
impact was OR
• Why it is/was a challenge to put that CST theme into action in your school OR
• Your ideas for how pupils could put that CST theme into action in your school and local community.
Caritas In Action
So how can engaging with Caritas help schools to:
• Live their mission?
• Further embed Catholic Social Teaching?
• Put Faith Into Action?
• Meet & exceed inspection requirements?
What are the benefits of the Caritas In Action resource?
• It will assist and inspire you in embedding the Catholic Mission of your school.
• It is a unique and practical resource for schools wanting to put faith into action.
• Will support you in meeting current Inspection Framework requirements.
• Easy to use and saves you time! It does most of the thinking for you!
• Provides maximum flexibility of topic choice and focus for all Key Stages.
• Helps you to develop future leaders in Social Justice issues.
• Provides extensive opportunities for cross curriculum work, SMSC and PHSE.
• All content is soundly rooted in the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
• Aligns perfectly with the schools’ Caritas Ambassador Programme.
• Is endorsed by Bishop John Arnold, Bishop of Salford and Archbishop Malcolm McMahon, Archbishop of Liverpool.
Key features of the CIA resource• It is intended for ALL subject areas in a Catholic school.
• Can be used for whole school, cross-curricular planning.
• Each CST theme has a contents page with the focus topics for each key stage.
• Each CST theme has background support notes linking it to relevant scripture passages and the teachings of the Church.
• The suggested activities are engaging, varied and give you scope to adapt as appropriate.
• There are additional higher level activities. You can also differentiate by comparing theme tasks from different key stage sections.
Feedback from schools using CIA
Great for termly planning meetings to decide on the
whole school focus for next term.
A great resource – simple and
clear. Easy to adapt.
It prompts us and gives us ideas and an
overview. It’s a great way in and basis for
determining the curriculum.
It’s about the Catholic way of life not just RE. Start small and
just pick a theme.
Discussion questionsIf your school is already using the CIA resource
• How is the resource used in your school?
• What have been the main benefits about using the resource?
• What are the next steps in embedding Catholic Social Teaching in your school?
If your school isn’t using the CIA resource
• How does your school currently approach embedding Catholic Social Teaching?
• What is/isn’t working well?
• What are your next steps?
School Caritas Ambassador Programme
• Helps your school put faith into action.
• Develops confident future leaders in Social Justice & gives a purpose to pupils.
• Opportunity to nominate your team for the prestigious Caritas Ambassadors’ Bishop Awards.
• Creates a team of role models to raise awareness and lead fund-raising activities across the school community.
• Helps you to embed the principles of Catholic Social Teaching in your school/college.
• Provides potential for many “good news” stories about your school/college!
• Provides meaningful opportunities to link with local parish and schools in line with Hope In The Future initiative.
• Training and commissioning day delivered by the Diocese and Sr Judith Russi. Plus training day for staff leader.
• Automatic invitation to to the Caritas Festival.
• Can aid the transition of pupils from RC primary school to RC high school.
• Is a good fit with the new Confirmation Programme & GIFT Chaplaincy teams.
• Is open to all pupils in your school.
Comments from schools who have CAs
“The children run their own meetings and hold us to account.”
“An opportunity to engage children who might not want GIFT Chaplaincy.”
“The team has grown by word of mouth – seeing others in action.”
“Has brought our mission alive.”
“Increases confidence, empathy & participation”.
“Will be the best thing you’ve ever done to help your students walk with Christ.”
“They are our Missionary Disciples.”
CA Training & Commissioning Day
Congratulations!
Name of School: …………………………………….
You have been awarded a Caritas “Called To Action” Star Certificate!
What you did:How you did it:What the impact was:
Thank you for making a difference by putting Faith into Action.
Signed: …………………………………. Date: ……………………..Mark Wiggin, CEO Caritas Diocese of Salford.
Kathryn Ansley ~ Trainer, Catholic Social TeachingCaritas, Diocese of Salford.
[email protected]: 07508 121024
