Primary RE – Unit 11 Catholic Social Teaching

Unit 11: CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING

EARLY YEARS

Supplementary Guidance

Introduces the Church’s social teaching.

Explores how we are called to be loved and to share our love with others, particularly those in need.

Explores links between Catholic Social Teaching and parables told by Jesus.

YEAR ONE

Supplementary Guidance

Builds on the work in the Creation unit to explain how we are given the important role of being stewards of God’s Creation.

Explores links between Catholic Social Teaching and parables told by Jesus.

Explores the Church’s social teaching, particularly the Christian duty to reach out to those in need.

YEAR TWO

Supplementary Guidance

Explores links between Catholic Social Teaching and the Gospels.

Explores the Church’s social teaching, particularly the Christian duty to be a light to others and lead by example by reaching out to those in need.

YEAR THREE

Supplementary Guidance

Builds on the work in the Creation unit to explain how we are given the important role of being stewards of God’s Creation.

Explores links between Catholic Social Teaching and the Gospels.

Explores the Church’s social teaching, particularly the Christian duty to value all as a child of God and show them dignity and respect.

YEAR FOUR

Supplementary Guidance

Explores links between Catholic Social Teaching and the Gospels.

Explores the Church’s social teaching, through the vehicle of Pope Francis’ encyclical Fratelli Tutti (all brothers and sisters) and the question posed to Jesus, ‘Who is my neighbour?’.

YEAR FIVE

Supplementary Guidance

Explore how Jesus reached out to all, particularly the marginalised.

Explores links between Catholic Social Teaching and the Gospels.

Explores the Church’s social teaching, particularly the Christian duty to see Christ in all we meet and to show them respect and dignity.

YEAR SIX

Supplementary Guidance

Explores how we can all make a difference, however small, to improve our common home.

Explores links between Catholic Social Teaching and the Gospels.

Explores the Church’s social teaching, particularly the Christian duty to lead by example and reach out to those in need.