Our older children were given the opportunity to apply to become Caritas Ambassadors. We appointed 12 Caritas Ambassadors, who are enthusiastic and hold faith and social fairness close to their hearts.  

Our Caritas Ambassadors are activists for social change, and are ambassadors of Catholic Social Teaching at Our Lady & St Gerard's. Their mission is to make a positive difference by showing 'love in action', raising awareness and encouraging others. The pupils are committed to their roles and received training from Caritas at the start of their journey as ambassadors. They understand that 'Caritas' means charity in Latin and they organise events to support local charities. They believe that supporting them can help to make a positive difference to people's lives. 

Our ambassadors decided their mission statement should be "As Caritas Ambassadors, we are here to live out our faith by helping others and showing love in action. We believe in Catholic Social Teaching, which reminds us to care for the poor, protect the planet, and treat everyone with dignity. Our purpose is to inspire our friends and family to join us in making a difference in our community, spreading kindness, and sharing God's love with everyone we meet." 

Caritas Award 

Within Salford Diocese schools can award children the Caritas in Action Award when they demonstrate the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

#Beethere appeal 

Our Caritas Ambassadors launched the #beethere appeal in assembly.
After meeting with a representative from our local food larder, they decided they wanted to help their work during Advent. We asked what essential items they were in need of. They told us that, along with dried/tinned foods and toiletries, they’re in need of cleaning products. Especially washing powders/ liquids as some of the users have been unable to afford these essential items.

Therefore, during advent the ambassadors are calling everyone into action to help someone have a better time this Christmas. We are asking for donations to provide the larder with items that may just help make Christmas a little easier for people in our community who are struggling.

If you can donate a little something please bring these into school and give them to your teacher. We hope you can join us and put your love into action this Advent.

Thank you

Foodbank (23/24)

The Ambassadors held an assembly to ask everyone to put their love into action and help those in need.  As a school we gathered items for the food bank. We then met some of the volunteers to discuss their roles and say a huge Thank you for the work they do. 

St Joseph's Penny (23/24)

Our Ambassadors once again called everyone into action to help support people in our community experiencing homelessness, poverty and discrimination. We wanted to help them transform their lives with dignity. They sent home collection boxes and invited others to be creative and make their own from recycled materials. 

We managed to raise £316 by collecting money boxes.