The Beatitudes (Our Gospel Values)

The Sermon on the Mount found in the Gospel of Matthew proclaims some of the richest and most familiar teachings of Jesus: The Beatitudes.

Expand each section in the list below each Beatitude to reveal their descriptions, which help explain their meaning to children.

Trust God and put him above material things

When we are sad, God will comfort us.

To be kind and loving to all, not just our friends and family.

To be honest, fair and seek justice.

To be patient and not only think of ourselves.

Keep our mind, thoughts and decisions good.

Make peace and help others get along.

Do the right thing, even when others may make fun of us or not understand.

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The Teaching of Gospel (British) Values

St Thomas a Becket Catholic Primary School is a Catholic School which seeks to live out the values of Jesus Christ.

As a Catholic school we are fully committed to the values contained within the Gospels. As modern British values have evolved from a time when we were historically Christian, our Gospel values and British values are fundamentally linked and interwoven. 

In 2011, the government defined British Values as democracythe rule of lawindividual libertymutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. 

Please read the entire document relating to The Teaching of Gospel (British) Values below.

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