School Resources

A case study featuring Tereesa from Australia with accompanying activities for Foundation to Year 2.

Biography of Saint Oscar Romero, patron saint of Caritas.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

A one-page calendar with ecological justice dates for 2026. Links to resources are included. 

A guide to help establish and maintain a social justice group/initiatives within your school.

An introduction video to Caritas Australia featuring stories from Project Compassion. 8 mins