The Catholic Church has a history of social teaching that goes back centuries and provides a compelling challenge for living responsibly and building a just society.  These social teachings are embedded into our curriculum from Prep to Year 12.

At Our Lady of the Southern Cross College, we focus on the Catholic Social Teachings of:

• Human Dignity
• Stewardship of Creation
• Community and Common Good
• Subsidiarity
• Solidarity

Each one aims to:

• Embody and promote leadership as service, based on critical reflection which promotes action for justice.
• Challenge and support each member of our community in an environment of collaboration and respect.
• Nurture and educate students of integrity to be increasingly independent, discerning, creative and resilient.

Loving God, send your Spirit to open our hearts to Jesus. Guide us to a deeper conversion. Grant us a greater appreciation of the beauty and truth of our faith. Give us the courage and confidence to joyfully share our faith with others. May your Church be a beacon of light for all who seek your loving presence. Be with us now as we explore the Catholic Social Teaching. Mary, faithful Mother of God, intercede for us. We make this prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.

Amen.