Faith Education

Dignity of the Human Person

At Trinity we often explore the significance that we are all made in the image and likeness of God and the social implications of this; and questioned what happens when others are not treated fairly, in light of this knowledge. This is not just in the classroom but throughout the school. 

Catholic Social Teaching 

One of the ways we address this is through Catholic Social Teaching. Catholic Social Teaching offers a way of thinking, being, and seeing the world.

We discuss: How is dignity upheld?

The dignity of every person, independent of ethnicity, creed, gender, sexuality, age or ability, is the foundation of Catholic Social Teaching. No human being should have their dignity or freedom compromised. Poverty, hunger, oppression and injustice make it impossible to live a life commensurate with this dignity. (Catholic Social Teaching Principles)

How do we address this at Trinity?

Without going too deep into detail about some the issues going on in the world currently, we give our students the opportunity to recognise the dignity of all people and an understanding that it is a responsibility for us to make sure that those in need are cared for and valued. 

• We explore what diginity means for each person. 
• We discuss what the implactions are for who we treat eachother. 
• We discuss the importance for everyone in our school community to have a place at and belong to Trinity. 
• We discuss the values of Respect, Excellence and Community as the underpoinning values for our school community.
• We give opportunity for action.

Save the date: Please join us in our 'Beginning of Advent' Mass, led by Father Trung SJ on Wednesday the 29th of November at 10 am.

Kind regards, 

Mr Ru

rlameijn@tcs.catholic.edu.au