The ‘Statements to Live By’ help our children and adults to think about who we are, what we believe and what we hope to become. Together we nurture a sense of what it is to be fully human and alive as children and adults share in our Catholic community.

There are 36 statements which are linked to our Religious Education programme, to the Catholic Life of our school and to our Collective Worship as we pray, reflect and respond to their messages. We weave the Statements into our weekly Collective Worship practice as listed in Our Collective Worship Policy diary.

Opportunities to enable pupils to: Statements to Live By
Understand their uniqueness as made in the image of God and develop self-awareness, positive self-esteem and confidence.

1. We are all special.

2. I can say one good thing about myself.

3. I can say how I feel.

4. I can laugh and have fun.
Know, appreciate and understand the importance of social justice and develop independence, interdependence and responsibility.

5. I know what to do if I see anyone being hurt.

6. I understand that rights match responsibility.

7. I try to stand up for myself and others without hurting others.

8. I try to be just and fair.
Grow towards human wholeness and develop a healthy lifestyle in body, mind and spirit and understand the connection between knowledge and living.

 

 

 9.   I can tell you how I look after myself.

 

10. I think before I make choices that affect my health.

11. I can work, play, rest and pray each day.

12. Simple things can make us happy.
Experience a sense of belonging within a range of communities, including the local Eucharistic Community and play an active role as members of society.

13. I try to love others as I love myself.

14. I try to follow our school and classroom rules.

15. I know I belong in a community that includes my school.

I know we are happiest when we are united.
To know that everything has the capacity to reveal God’s presence and in the light of this develop effective and satisfying relationships. 17. I listen to what you say. I show that I am listening to you.

18. I co-operate with others in work and play.

19. I try to use words that make the world a better place. (Please, sorry, thank you).

20.I try to appreciate the beauty and the wonder in the world around me
Know that limitations are also opportunities for growth and make the most of our abilities.

21. I know that it is ok for me to make mistakes.

22. I can learn from my mistakes and failures.

23. I try to keep going when things are difficult and not give up hope.

24. I know what humility means.
Grow towards human wholeness in body, mind and spirit and learn to keep themselves and others safe.

25. I know when to ask for help and who to ask for help from.

26. I can recognise comfortable and uncomfortable feelings.

27. I know how to help others when they are in trouble.

28. I understand what trust means.
Experience a reconciling community.

 

 

29. I try to forgive people when they hurt me.

30. I try to accept forgiveness from others.

31. I know how to show I am sorry.

32. I understand the importance of peace.
Acknowledge the unique giftedness of each individual as made in the image and likeness of God and learn to respect the differences between people.

33. I know what human dignity means and I show that I respect others.

34. I stand up for people who are being treated unfairly.

35. I notice that we are the same and we are different.

36. I try to be accepting of others.