School Resources

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

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

A worksheet that develops students' ethical and practical understanding of child rights, for Years F-3.

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

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

Case Study with accompanying worksheets and classroom activities.

A photo storybook and activities sharing Memory's story (Malawi). For students in Foundation to Year 2.

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.

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.

Learn about Caritas Australia, the international aid and development agency of the Catholic Church in Australia. 

A refugee simulation activity inviting upper primary students to follow refugees on a journey to safety.

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

A complete guide for teachers to support student learning about the Project Compassion stories.

A resource to help secondary schools celebrate Laudato Si' Week 2024

A case study featuring Tereesa from Australia with accompanying activities for secondary students.

A resource to understand urbanisation and its affect both in positive and negative ways.

Students explore the definition and perception of refugees and asylum seekers in Australian society.

This resource is designed to challenge our understanding of the definition of The Common Good. Students are read a statement and they are to decide if they agree, disagree or undecided on the statement.