School Resources

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

Learn about Caritas programs through playing seven different board games. Have fun!

Three photo storybooks, audio described for blind or vision-impaired readers.

An information PPT about the Africa food crisis and the Make Hunger History campaign.

A prayer based on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. 

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

A PowerPoint Presentation for Secondary schools exploring the Australian Aid program.

Posters promoting the Make Hunger History campaign to raise awareness and money for the Africa Food Crisis. 

With Caritas Australia’s support, Margret’s school installed water tanks, repaired cyclone damage, implemented COVID-19 prevention measures, and boosted food security. 3:30 mins

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. 

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.

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.