Commitment to the common good means respecting the rights and responsibilities of all people. No one should miss out on the opportunity to grow and fulfil their potential.

What individuals can accomplish by their own initiative and efforts should
not be taken from them by a higher authority.

The Catholic social teaching principle of human dignity is about understanding that each of us is made in God’s image. Every person has an innate human dignity no one can take away.

The Catholic social teaching principle of solidarity is about recognising others as our brothers and sisters and actively working for their good. In our connected humanity, we are invited to build relationships - to understand what life is like for others who are different from us.

"Another value Notre Dame fulfils is subsidiary. The college makes sures everyone’s views, cultures and religion are respected, not only respected but celebrated, an example is Culture Day when everyone comes together to celebrate and respect different cultures as Notre believes we are all human and equal despite our ethnicity, religion, or views."

"Notre Dame helps us students become aware and recognise others across the world who face bigger struggles than us, therefore fulfilling the teaching of solidarity even further, as it influences Notre Dame students to actively help others where possible through volunteering, part of our Stella Maris Leadership Award."

"In Notre Dame all four principles of Catholic Social Teaching are fulfilled. We can see the solidarity between teachers and students. Achievement Tutors are all actively working for their good, even if all of us might not face the same struggles. We are all recognising and respecting others as our brothers and sisters."