School Resources

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

The Story of Biru who gained the support and skills he needed to establish his own bicycle repair business.

A story about Jamila, a woman who escaped conflict to find refuge in Cox's Bazar Refugee Camp in Bangladesh. Lesson activities included. 

Project Compassion Poster

Includes three Project Compassion stories with activities linked to Lent and Catholic Social Teaching.  

This animation explains the challenges faced by refugees globally. 

This prayer is designed for people to reflect on the significance water plays in our daily lives.

A prayer for people in the Horn of Africa, experiencing food shortages and extreme hunger.

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

Students see what it is like to live without easy access to clean water. They will imagine they are living in a small, remote village in Mozambique where people do not have taps in their houses and the one village pump has broken down – not for the first time. Includes instructions, templates, background information, reflection questions, case study and supporting classroom activities.

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

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

Leaia's story, narrated for readers who benefit from reading along with a narrator.

Ronita's story, narrated for readers who benefit from reading along with a narrator. 

A resource designed to understand the scripture passages and Church teachings that underpin our understanding of the common good.

Match a set of photos with the different principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

A guide for reflection on current issues and how we can take action.

Priscilla's Story, narrated for readers who benefit from reading along with a narrator.