School Resources

A short video explaining the Catholic Social teaching principle: Preferential Option for the Poor.
4 mins

A story about Shirley, an indigenous health worker in the Philippines. Activities included.

A case study featuring Janice from Australia with accompanying reflection questions and activities for Foundation to Year 2.

A short video explaining the Catholic Social teaching principle: Solidarity.
4 mins

This calendar highlights key social and ecological justice days throughout the year.

Caritas Australia supported Shirley to train as an indigenous health worker in the Philippines. 6 mins

A case study featuring Thu from Vietnam with accompanying activities for secondary students.

A case study featuring Rosalie from Democratic Republic of Congo with accompanying reflection questions and activities for Foundation to Year 2.

A short video explaining the Catholic Social teaching principle: Care for Our Common Home.
4 mins

Our Caritas Challenge Schools Guide will be available in January 2025. In the meantime you can use our Caritas Ks Toolkit.

A case study featuring Rosalie from Democratic Republic of Congo with accompanying reflection questions and activities for Foundation to Years 3-6.

A case study featuring Shaniella from Solomon Islands with accompanying reflection questions and activities for Foundation to Years 3-6.

A prayer attributed to St Oscar Romero, patron saint of Caritas Internationalis.

Aloma and her community have learnt the skills to protect their environment and develop resilience to extreme weather events. 
Approx. 4 mins

Learn about Cool Burning / Carbon Farming through the work of Caritas Australia's partner, Aboriginal Carbon Foundation.

A prayer focused on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching for primary school students.

A story about Phany, a farmer in Cambodia. Learning activities included.

A case study featuring Oliva from Tanzania with accompanying reflection questions and activities for Foundation to Year 2.

Seven questions to guide groups or individuals on integral ecology through the lens of Laudato Si'.

A story about Shirley, an indigenous health worker in the Philippines. Activities included.

This worksheet guides users to identify the Catholic Social Teaching principles in Caritas Australia's work.