Cornerstones: Introduction to Catholic Social Justice Teaching

Over four Modules we will introduce you to the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching.  It is a long and well-established tradition, with a practice of listening to the needs of the people and the earth, and responding with a heart for justice and responsible action.  As you will be aware, a Catholic School is a learning environment suffused with justice and care for the earth

Dates

Extensive Mode (4 x 1.5 hour sessions)

Wednesday, 21 July 2027
Wednesday, 4 August 2027
Wednesday, 18 August 2027
Wednesday, 1 September 2027

4:00PM – 6:00PM [QLD time]
3:30PM – 5:30PM [NT time]

Intensive Mode (1 x 6 hour session)

Teachers – Monday 12 July
Students – Tuesday 13 July

9.00AM – 3.00PM [NSW time]

Topics

Session Content
Session One
  • Biblical Foundations
Session Two
  • The Dignity of the Human Person
  • The Common Good
  • The Preferential Option for the Poor
Session Three
  • Subsidiarity and Participation
  • Stewardship of Creation
  • Global solidarity
Session Four
  • A Spirituality of Justice