Theme 6 Solidarity
I would begin by explaining to students what solidarity means. The dictionary describes it as “unity (as of a group or class) that produces or is based on community of interests, objectives, and standards”
I would ask students what groups they share solidarity with. (interests, goals, etc) Some answers might include: families, school, class, sports teams.
I would ask them what makes them a part of these groups. It would be great for students to focus on the fact that they contribute something to the larger group and that the group works together for the common good.
In this Social Teaching, the Church is asking us to see ourselves in union with the rest of the world, no matter our differences. It calls us to love our neighbor on a global scale. We do this by securing justice and peace whenever we go. We are called, as Catholics, to work for peace in a violent and often cruel world.
I would conclude by asking students if they have ever thought of themselves in solidarity with the rest of the world. How will this thought change their thinking? What can you do as a class to promote peace and work for justice? What can all of us do? We can start with prayer and go from there.
I would begin by explaining to students what solidarity means. The dictionary describes it as “unity (as of a group or class) that produces or is based on community of interests, objectives, and standards”
I would ask students what groups they share solidarity with. (interests, goals, etc) Some answers might include: families, school, class, sports teams.
I would ask them what makes them a part of these groups. It would be great for students to focus on the fact that they contribute something to the larger group and that the group works together for the common good.
In this Social Teaching, the Church is asking us to see ourselves in union with the rest of the world, no matter our differences. It calls us to love our neighbor on a global scale. We do this by securing justice and peace whenever we go. We are called, as Catholics, to work for peace in a violent and often cruel world.
I would conclude by asking students if they have ever thought of themselves in solidarity with the rest of the world. How will this thought change their thinking? What can you do as a class to promote peace and work for justice? What can all of us do? We can start with prayer and go from there.
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