The Be More Challenge
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Do you see things happening in your community – locally,
nationally or maybe even globally – that you wish you could
change? Do you want to do something to make a difference, but are not
really sure what? You’re not alone! Lots of people have a desire
to make a difference but are not really sure where to start or how to go
about it. The best way to start to make a difference is to change
ourselves and the way in which each of us lives in the world.
Inspired by the profound words of El Salvadorean Archbishop Oscar
Romero, “Aspire not to have more, but to be more”, Caritas
Australia encourages all Australians to take up the challenge to Be More
in their daily lives - to take action for social and environmental
justice to create a more just and compassionate world.
There are actions you can take on all levels - personal, family, local,
national and global – which can contribute to tackling the
structures of poverty and bringing about personal and global
transformation.
The Be More Challenge Guide can help you in your
journey to set these, or you can get involved in Caritas
Australia’s current campaign.
Take up the Be More Challenge and help us change the world!
Check out our current campaign.
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Oscar Romero 1917-1980
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Who was Archbishop Oscar Romero?
An uncompromising determination to do what is right, true, and just
became a guiding principle for Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero. In his
actions and words, he demanded peace; a peace which could only be found
in realising human rights and human dignity. He raised awareness
globally about the people in his country, El Salvador, who had suffered
immensely at the hands of military forces; he spoke up for the rights of
the poor and marginalised.
Like many great leaders who have fought for truth, Oscar Romero was
assassinated in 1980 by those whose actions and authority he spent his
life challenging. A single bullet transformed him into a martyr.
Although his life was taken, his voice could not be silenced. Romero
became a symbol of hope in a country ravaged by poverty, injustice, and
sorrow.
Be Inspired - find our more about Oscar Romero and the Be More
challenge below
Biography - Oscar Romero (pdf 237KB)
Life of Oscar Romero (ppt 3.1MB)
Slideshow of a brief biography of Oscar Romero
Oscar Romero Prayer (ppt 2.7MB)
This prayer was composed by Bishop Ken Untener of Saginaw. As a
reflection on the anniversary of the martyrdom of Bishop Romero, Bishop
Untener included in a reflection book a passage titled "The mystery of
the Romero Prayer." The mystery is that the words of the prayer are
attributed to Oscar Romero, but they were never spoken by him.
Be More reflection (ppt 412KB)
A powerpoint reflection on being more.
Be More Challenge Guide (pdf 14MB)
The challenge guide is a comprehensive tool created to ensure your
challenges are effective and achievable. The guide includes sections on
getting started, setting and implementing your challenges, creating
an action plan, networking, monitoring and evaluation and completing
group challenges.
How to for teachers (pdf 269KB)
Check out this resource for a simple outline for introducing the Be More
Challenge into your classroom.
Lesson Idea - Primary Schools Oscar Romero lesson (pdf
317KB)
Ideas for introducing the life and works of Oscar Romero.
Lesson Plans - Secondary Schools Oscar Romero lesson (pdf
2.8MB)
Ideas for introducing the life and works of Oscar Romero.
Be More Challenge Banners and Posters (pdf
5MB)
7 banners/posters to inspire your Be More Challenge. Be Aware, Be a
Voice, Be in Solidarity, Be Just, Be Green, Be Giving and Be Challenged.
Each banner includes a fact, challenge, action and prayer. Great for use
in the classroom!
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