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Children in Papua New Guinea. Photo: Richard Wainwright.

Parish Resources

Prayers, reflections, liturgies and fact sheets for use in your parish or community group. These are designed to help foster faith and action to address social justice issues.

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Laudato Si' Reflection

Two-page guide to reflect on how we can respond to the encyclical Laudato Si'.

Pdf 926.1 KB

Laudato Si’ Reflection Cards

Seven reflection cards based around integral ecology, through the lens of Laudato Si'.

Pdf 3.7 MB

Laudato Si' Action Goals Prayer

A short prayer PPT based on the seven Laudato Si' Action Goals. 

Pptx 13 MB

7 Questions to Guide Reflection on Integral Ecology

Seven questions to guide groups or individuals on integral ecology through the lens of Laudato Si'.

Pdf 4.2 MB

TAPITAS - Fundraising Activity

To help inspire fundraising, create a Tapitas Water Wall. Students donate $5 for each droplet. They write their name (and  prayer if they choose) before adding their droplet to the display wall.

Pdf 2.3 MB

Caritas Ks Toolkit

The Caritas Ks Toolkit includes a guide and resources to support your event. 

Zip 18.5 MB

A Day in the Life - Laxmi (Nepal)

This short film provides an insight into Laxmi's daily life and activities through the child's club.

A Day in the Life - Priscilla (Zimbabwe)

This short film provides an insight into Priscilla's daily life and program activities.

A Day in the Life - Thu (Vietnam)

This short film provides an insight into Thu's daily life and program activities.

Film - Laxmi (Nepal)

This short film shares how Laxmi became a leader in her school and a mentor to other girls in her village.

Film - Priscilla's Story (Zimbabwe)

This short film shares how Priscilla learnt conservation farming to grow enough food to support her family.

Film - Thu's Story (Vietnam)

This short film shares how Thu can now earn extra income and support his wife as she recovers from a stroke.

International Women's Day Reflection

A prayerful reflection honouring women from around the world on International Women's Day.

Pptx 10.8 MB

Ecological Justice Calendar 2023 - by Catholic Earthcare Australia

This Ecological Justice Calendar highlights key environmental justice days throughout 2023.

Pdf 104.6 KB

Key Principles of Catholic Social Teaching (CST) - Secondary

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

Pptx 4.4 MB

Season of Creation Prayer Service (Secondary/Parish)

Prayer Service for the Season of Creation (1st September to 4th Oct). 
( Secondary, Parish)

Zip 45.8 MB

CST Worksheet

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

Pdf 226.7 KB

Prayer for Humanitarian Aid Workers

A prayer for humanitarian aid workers.

Pdf 5.8 MB

Prayer Against Human Trafficking (Secondary)

Information and prayers for World Day of Prayer, Reflection and Action Against Human Trafficking.

Pdf 139.2 KB

Catholic Social Teaching Posters - Secondary

The principles of Catholic Social Teaching explained in eight beautiful photo posters.

Pdf 5.7 MB