At the heart of CEDoW's approach to the use of generative AI is our shared mission to "create vibrant Catholic school communities where every student finds meaning and purpose in their life through experiencing continual growth in faith and improvement in learning". It is informed by our Catholic identity and values and is founded upon the essential Catholic Social Teachings:

1. An abiding respect for the inherent dignity of all people and a commitment to act in accordance with that truth.

2. A dedication to justice, fairness, and outreach to those in need.

3. A commitment to supportive, respectful, and ethical behaviour.

It is also aligned to Pope Leo XIV’s 2026 Encyclical letter MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS, 2020 “Rome Call for AI Ethics”, Pope Leo XIV’s "Drawing New Maps of Hope (Section 9: ‘Navigating New Spaces’) and the Australian Gen AI Principles for Schools.  

The Principles which inform our work with Gen AI are Promotion of Human Values, Human Control and Professional Responsibility, Fairness and Non Discrimination, Accountability, Transparency, Safety, Security and Privacy.

A detailed breakdown of each of the Gen AI Principles can be found in Appendix 4. All CEDoW staff are encouraged to incorporate these principles into their ongoing exploration of the use of GenAI.