Catholic Studies

Stewards of Creation

During Term 4 Yr 7 Catholic Studies focus on the duty of Catholics to be Stewards of Creation. It is our duty to take care of the God given gift that is the world we inhabit with all of its amazing creatures that we have dominion over (Gen 1:27-31). Students learnt that having the responsibility of ‘dominion’ does not mean to dominate and exploit but to care for, and utilise these resources sustainably and for the good of all people.

Students also learnt about the core Catholic Social Teachings including:

• Preferential Option for the poor
• Dignity of the Human Person
• Care for our Common Home
• Subsidiarity and Participation
• The Common Good
• Solidarity

A component of the assessment for this unit was an initiative that required the students to explore an environmental issue that had local implications. Once researched the students were then tasked with using their creativity to produce a resource that may help to raise awareness of the particular issue. 

Some examples of the students work are attached below:

Mackenzie Horne 7D

Amrita Sandhu 7D

Ciara Finn 7C

Well Done to all students.

Tim Davis
Catholic Studies Teacher