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Catholic Values and Principles

Our Diocese implemented the Catholic Principles and Values in 2014 to support our learners to develop a richer understanding of what it means to be Catholic the values that underpin our identity as Catholics. Bishop Michael Kennedy stated the importance of all staff, students and parents being able to know, understand and articulate principles and values. 

This week, we will be focusing on one of the four core principles, the Primacy of God.

All people are called to love ofGod and love of neighbour. For Christians, this is expressed in the words of Jesus.

 “you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind, you must love your neighbour as yourself.”

Matt 22:37-38

Our love of God is expressed through prayer and worship, 

“Man has a noble task: that of prayer and love...Prayer is nothing else than union with God.” 

These directives from Jesus form the basis for identifying a set of core Catholic values recognising that at all times, our overriding value is the love of God.

The Primacy of God is at the very heart of all we do in Catholic schools. It motivates and drives good Catholic action and understanding of the world.

Yours in Faith,

Karlee Hatton

Religious Education Coordinator