In 1995 Pope St John Paul II stated: “The value of democracy stands or falls with the truths and values which it embodies and promotes.” What are the values that define us as a people?
Years ago, CCSJ worked with some principals and teachers in Catholic primary schools to develop a Values and Virtues Formation programme. The handbook and teachers’ guide are available here.
The then Archbishop Edward Gilbert stated at the launch that to promote authentic integral human development—the development of each person, and of every dimension of the person—we need to teach young people about “values, virtues, morality and personal and social relationships”, in order to form their consciences and build their character.
