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.
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