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Gospel Values

St Leo’s and Southmead Gospel Values

 

‘We need to build up society in the light of the Beatitudes,

walking towards the Kingdom with the least among us.’

Pope Francis

 

‘Rooted in the teaching of Christ, these Gospel values should constitute the targets and outcomes of the educational enterprise in every Catholic School. For this to be possible, these Gospel values need to be explicitly named, their meaning unpacked and pupils helped to understand how they relate to their lives both at school, at home and in society.’ (Christ at the Centre, 2012, pg.16-17)

At St Leo’s and Southmead school we target the following 6 Gospel Values

Kindness, Peace, Justice, Integrity, Compassion, Courage

 

Kindness

 

“Be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” 

 Ephesians 4:32

 

  • We teach our children how to be kind
  • We teach our children to be kind to others
  • We teach our children to be kind to themselves
  • We promote kindness to strangers and those in need
  • We promote charity work and kindness towards others who are less fortunate than us through promoting, supporting and understanding charity work
  • We model compassion for others and lead by example
  • We always use kind words
  • We encourage kind deeds and small acts of kindness
  • We reward and appreciate kindness
  • We focus on kindness through our school rules (Be Kind)

Link with scripture- The Good Samaritan, The Sermon on the Plain, the Widow of Nain

 

Peace

 

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

Matthew 5:9

 

  • We are all unique and we celebrate our differences.
  • We model how to resolve conflict peacefully by giving examples and modelling the language of talking through problems.
  • We encourage children to resolve conflicts peacefully using restorative practice
  • We are an anti-bullying school and we continually reinforce the importance of positive relationships with others.
  • We have a NO hitting back approach.
  • We respect different faiths and values.

Link with scripture- The Samaritan Village and The Betrayal of Jesus

Justice

 

“Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land your Lord is giving you.”

Deuteronomy 16:20

 

  • We have clear rules and boundaries for all children to help develop their understanding of fairness and justice.
  • We model fairness and justice and provide opportunities for children to apply this independently.
  • We treat everyone fairly in school and explore worldwide issues with the children wherever possible i.e. Votes for Pupil Leadership Team
  • We demonstrate an understanding of fairness and justice in the local community and the wider world. For example: contributions to the food bank, CAFOD
  • We are kind.
  • We encourage sharing and taking turns.
  • We help the children to develop an awareness of how to stay safe and where to go for help.
  • We encourage honesty and that it always the best to tell the truth.
  • We support the children in making the right choices

Link with scripture- Parable of the talents, Jesus cleanses the temple, Parable of the ten Pounds

Integrity

 

For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.’

Corinthians 8:21

 

  • We give thanks to God for our talents and achievements.
  • We celebrate and recognise the talents and achievements of others.
  • We make learning fun.
  • We celebrate our work and the work of others. We believe in ourselves and encourage each other.
  • We learn together, supporting different styles and ways of learning.
  • We encourage high aspiration in our children so that they can be the best that they can be.
  • We always try our best and are proud of our achievements.
  • We celebrate our achievement and those of others.
  • We inspire children to actively learn at home in many different ways.
  • We deliver high quality teaching and experiences.
  • We provide opportunities for children and families to participate in all the school has to offer.
  • We include everyone.

Link with scripture- Moses and the Ten Commandments, The Lament over Jerusalem, Jesus Denounces Pharisees and Lawyers

Compassion

 

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:2

 

  • We believe that we are all equal individuals, created in the image of God.
  • We treat all children with respect and teach them about relationships and diverse families.
  • We encourage all to respect each other and understand that others may have a different point of view.
  • We consider each other’s’ feelings and provide comfort and care.
  • We believe that each new day is a fresh start.

Link with scripture- Parable of the Lost Sheep, Jesus and Zacchaeus

Courage

 

“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”

Psalm 27:14

 

  • We can be resilient.
  • We can learn from our mistakes
  • We can face new challenges.
  • We can speak up for ourselves.
  • We can trust our ability to rise above obstacles we may face.
  • We can refuse to succumb to doubts.

Link with scripture – Jesus Calms the Storms, Moses, David and Goliath

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