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Catholic Social Teaching

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Autumn 1 - Family and Community

Autumn 2 - Dignity of the Human Person

Spring 1 - Rights and Responsibilities

Spring 2 - Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

Summer 1 - Dignity of Work

Summer 2 - Solidarity and The Common Good

There is another element to Catholic Social Teaching, which is the Care of God's Creation. The earth and all life on it are part of God’s creation. We are called to respect this gift. We are responsible for taking care of the world we live in and for sharing all the wonders and resources the earth gives us.

Pope Francis tells us all about this in his encyclical, Laudato Si': On the Care for our Common Home.

We have a special team for this specific of Catholic Social Teaching - our Eco Team.

Sustainability and our Eco Team

How does Saint James' curriculum cover Catholic Social Teaching?

History

	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
CST Focus:	Family & Community	Dignity of the Human Person	Rights & Responsibilities	Option for the Poor & Vulnerable	Dignity of Work	Solidarity & the Common Good
Year 1		Pre-History Who are we called to be?		Kings, Queens and Leaders Is it fair for Kings and Queens to have such wealth when so many people are poor?		Parliament and Prime Ministers Why is democracy a good thing? How does voting make a difference?
Year 2		The Romans How did the Romans improve the lives of people in Britain?		The Tudors How can we care for all people in society, regardless of wealth?		Powerful Voices What makes a hero or a heroine? What makes a Saint?
Year 3	Stone Age to Iron Age Why are our families and communities important?	Ancient Egyptians Treated their dead with great dignity how do we treat each other with dignity?	Anglo Saxons and Vikings We have a right to live where we want, how do we fulfil our responsibilities to the place we live?			Wars of the Roses Should we fight for what we what or show solidarity to others?
Year 4	Ancient Greece Who had the best idea about community – Athens or Sparta?	Ancient Greece Some people believe that Lord Elgin hurt Greek dignity by taking Athenian statues. What do you think?	Life in Ancient Rome Who had the most rights in Ancient Rome? Who had the least? Is that fair?	The rise and fall of the Roman Empire Do you agree that, before Constantine, Christians were vulnerable in the Roman Empire?	The Stuarts What do you think was worse for people who worked – the civil war or Oliver Cromwell’s ‘moral laws’?	The Stuarts Can you explain why William and Mary’s Bill of Rights are seen as a good for the people?
Year 5	Baghdad 900 CE How did Baghdad forge a strong and diverse community?	The Early British Empire How have attitudes towards the British Empire changed over time? What impact did colonialism have on the dignity of native people?	The French Revolution How did the revolution’s aims of ‘Liberty, Equality and Fraternity’ improve the rights of citizens?	The Transatlantic Slave Trade Abolitionists such as Thomas Clarkson and William Wilberforce stood up for the enslaved peoples. Which saints, that you have learned about, have also stood up for the poor or oppressed?	The Industrial Revolution The industrial revolution meant there were many more jobs, especially in factories and mines. Did this also mean there was dignity of work for the people who worked?	The Victorian Age By the time of Victoria’s death in 1901, was there a sense of the common good in government and society?
Year 6	WW1 In what ways did families and communities support each other during and after WWI, and how did people on the home front participate in efforts to support soldiers and recover from the war?	Women’s Rights Do women have equal rights today? Is it the same everywhere?	WW2 How were basic human rights, such as freedom and safety, affected by WWII, and what responsibilities did countries and leaders have to protect these rights, especially in the face of discrimination and persecution?	WW2 How did WWII impact the most vulnerable groups, such as refugees, prisoners, and those persecuted for their beliefs or backgrounds?	The Cold War How were workers’ rights and job opportunities different in capitalist and communist countries during the Cold War, and what were the challenges faced by workers under each system?	The History of Human Rights How have people around the world shown solidarity with others fighting for human rights, and why is international cooperation and support important in the struggle for justice and equality?

Geography

	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
CST Focus:	Family & Community	Dignity of the Human Person	Rights & Responsibilities	Option for the Poor & Vulnerable	Dignity of Work	Solidarity & the Common Good
Reception	All about me Where do I come from? Where do I live? Who is in my family?
Year 1	Spatial Sense Where do you live? What are the special places in our community?		The United Kingdom How do we welcome people to the United Kingdom? How do all people living here deserve to be treated? How do we care for where we live?		The Seven Continents Are we the caretakers or the owners of the world?
Year 2	Spatial Sense How do we look after our local area?		The British Isles Does it matter where we come from?		Northern Europe Is there enough for everyone? How do people travel?
Year 3		Settlements How can we make our community for everyone?	Rivers Do we have a right to use water and a responsibility to keep our rivers clean?			Asia India China Can we show solidarity with others around the world?
Year 4	Spatial Sense We can see where we live has changed over time – have these changes always been good for the community?	Mediterranean Europe Plants have to be tough to grow in Mediterranean Europe. Can you explain why a Mediterranean farmer deserves dignity?	Eastern Europe With the war between Russia and Ukraine continuing, what rights of innocent civilians do you think should be protected?		London and the South East Why is it important for people to have holidays away from work in places like Brighton?	Japan Would you prefer to live in a democracy or a feudal system? Which one is best for all of the people?
Year 5	Spatial Sense We are more aware of our location. What human geographical features make our community accessible for all members of the community?	Mountains of the World In 1953, Edmund Hilary conquered Mt. Everest. Research his work in the 1960s which showed his commitment to protecting the dignity of the local Sherpa communities.	Australia Why is it disrespectful to say Captain Cook ‘discovered’ Australia?	New Zealand Why are some Pacific Islanders facing an uncertain future?	West Midlands Has investment into the redevelopment of Birmingham served everyone in our society?	Rubery & Rednal What do we do to contribute to the common good in Rednal and Rubery?
Year 6	North America How do North American communities celebrate their cultural heritage through festivals and family gatherings, and how do these activities help strengthen their sense of community?	South America How do different countries in South America, like the United States, Canada, and Mexico, work to protect and improve the lives and dignity of people in their communities?	The Middle East What rights, like access to education, freedom of religion, and healthcare, are important for people in the Middle East, and how are governments and organisations working to ensure these rights are available to everyone?	Africa How do African countries and charities work to support vulnerable people, such as those in rural areas or in areas impacted by natural disasters, and what challenges do they face in helping these communities?	Globalisation How does globalisation impact workers’ rights around the world, and what are some examples of ways that companies and countries are working to ensure fair treatment and pay for all workers, especially those in factories or farming?	Spatial Sense How does spatial sense allow us to see the connections between different regions and countries, and why is it important for us to consider how our actions (like pollution or resource use) affect other places around the world?