ST MARY

MAGDALENE’S
WHAT IS LIVE SIMPLY?

• Our school have committed to 9 faith inspired actions demonstrating we are

living simply , sustainably and in solidarity with the world’s poorest
communities.

• Our school will impact our global family , our local community and our
school community as we reflect on the teachings of Jesus , catholic social
teaching and Laudato Si ‘ along our journey.
LIVE SIMPLY

• Living simply means to take action towards living a simpler life style
including slowing down and finding time to pray and reflect, refusing and
reducing on what we consume , spending more time on the simpler things in
life.
• In school every pupil and member of staff will pledge to live simply.
• These pledges will be displayed in the school prayer garden.
LIVE SUSTAINABLY

• Living sustainably means to take action towards protecting God’s

creation through personal actions. We as a school are going to build a
community garden.
LIVE IN SOLIDARITY

• Criteria for live in solidarity . To take direct action on help our global family.
This includes campaign action to raise awareness or challenge structures that
impact negatively on our global neighbours , fundraising to help communities
in need and other global actions that make a difference to our global family.