Laudato Si’ at Our Lady of the Annunciation Primary School
Caring for Our Common Home
At Our Lady of the Annunciation Primary School, we are proud to be a Laudato Si’ School.
Laudato Si’ – On Care for Our Common Home was published by Pope Francis in 2015. It calls us to recognise that everything is connected and that we all share a responsibility to care for our common home, care for one another and work towards a more just and sustainable world.
As a Catholic school, Laudato Si’ is an important part of our faith, learning and everyday school life. Our children are encouraged not only to learn about the challenges facing our world, but also to recognise the difference they can make through their choices and actions.
What Does Being a Laudato Si’ School Mean?
Being a Laudato Si’ School means putting our faith into action. Throughout their time at Our Lady of the Annunciation Primary School, our children are given opportunities to learn, pray, reflect and take action in response to the needs of people and our planet.
Our Laudato Si’ journey is guided by the Seven Laudato Si’ Goals:
🌍 Response to the Cry of the Earth
🤲 Response to the Cry of the Poor
♻️ Ecological Economics
🌱 Adoption of Sustainable Lifestyles
📚 Ecological Education
🙏 Ecological Spirituality
🤝 Community Resilience and Empowerment
These goals remind us that caring for creation is about much more than protecting the environment. It is also about faith, dignity, justice, compassion and recognising our responsibility to one another.
Laudato Si’ in Action
At Our Lady of the Annunciation Primary School, we aim to make Laudato Si’ something that our children experience and live, rather than simply learn about.
Across our school, children have opportunities to:
- 🌱 learn about and care for God’s creation
- 🙏 pray and reflect on our responsibility to care for our common home
- 🌍 celebrate the Season of Creation
- ♻️ take practical action to reduce waste, reuse resources and care for our environment
- 💧 explore important global issues such as climate change, water, biodiversity and sustainability
- 🤝 learn about social justice and our responsibility to care for others
- 🗣️ take an active role through pupil leadership and environmental initiatives
- 🌿 develop and care for our school grounds and outdoor spaces
- 💚 understand that the choices we make can have an impact on people and our planet
Our Journey Continues
Our work as a Laudato Si’ School is an ongoing journey. We continue to look for new ways to develop our understanding, strengthen our actions and involve our children, families and wider community.
Together, we aim to help our children grow as responsible, compassionate and hopeful young people who recognise their role in caring for our common home.
What is Laudato Si’?
Watch this short CAFOD animation to find out more about Pope Francis’ message and what it means to care for our common home.
