At St Mary's we embrace the principles of Catholic Social Teaching! At the heart of our faith lies the belief that our Catholic values should guide our actions in the world. This teaching originates from Scripture, the writings of popes and holy individuals, as well as the inspiring examples set by Christians throughout history. As Jesus tells us, we are called to love God and to love our neighbour – and let’s remember, that means every neighbour, without exception!

By living out these teachings, we can create a world filled with justice, love, and peace, ensuring everyone has what they need. Pope Francis reminded us that “each of us has a part to play,” and chances are, we're already making a difference in our own lives!

At St Mary’s, we incorporate the CAFOD Catholic Social Teaching characters alongside their key statements to help our pupils grasp these vital principles.

We are thrilled to announce that we have been recognised as a CAFOD Live Simply School. Achieving the award in July 2025. This is an award deeply rooted in the teachings of Jesus and Catholic Social Teaching. 

Take a look at our Live Simply video made by our Mini Vinnies to find out more about our Live Simply journey.