School Resources

A PowerPoint presentation that explains Caritas Australia's Strengths-based Approach to community development for primary school students. 

A prayer focused on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching for secondary school students.

This PowerPoint has been designed as a broad introduction to the key principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

A case study featuring Priscilla from Zimbabwe with accompanying activities for Years 3-6.

A case study featuring Janice from Australia with accompanying reflection questions and activities for Foundation to Years 3-6.

A classroom resource exploring the rights of First Nations Australians, with information, case studies and learning tasks.

A case study featuring Thu from Vietnam with accompanying activities for Foundation to Year 2.

A case study featuring Jamila who found refuge in Bangladesh. Accompanying activities included for Foundation to Year 2.

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 story about Shirley, an indigenous health worker in the Philippines. Activities included.

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.

Caritas Australia supported Shirley to train as an indigenous health worker in the Philippines. 6 mins

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

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.