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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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Prayer of Thanks for Water

This prayer is designed for people to reflect on the significance water plays in our daily lives.

Pptx 23.3 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 4.1 MB

Film - Laxmi (Nepal)

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

Making a Tippy Tap

Students learn about a simple handwashing device called a tippy tap and construct their own.

Pdf 537.1 KB

Video - Thandolwayo (Zimbabwe)

Thandolwayo and her community now have access to clean water. 
Approx 6 mins

Video - Peter (Solomon Islands)

Peter now has access to clean water on tap, preventing the need to walk long distances to unsafe water sources. 2 mins

FILM - Anatercia's Story (Mozambique) - Secondary / Parish

Anatercia, a 12-year-old girl living in southern Mozambique has improved her life with the support of Caritas Australia and it's partners. 

FILM - Shaniella's Story (Solomon Islands)

Shaniella was able to overcome the challenges of natural disasters, and gain the skills she needs to create a brighter future for herself.

Film - Arsad's Story (Indonesia)

Through Caritas Australia’s support, Arsad and his community improved hygiene, sanitation and funded their own toilets. 3:23 mins

Laxmi's Story with AD

Laxmi's Story, audio described for blind or vision-impaired readers.

Laxmi's Story with Narration

Laxmi's Story, narrated for readers who benefit from reading along with a narrator.

Video - Preferential Option for the Poor (CST)

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

Video - The Common Good (CST)

A short video explaining the Catholic Social teaching principle: The Common Good.
4 mins

Photo Storybooks with Audio Description

Three Project Compassion 2024 photo storybooks, audio described for blind or vision-impaired readers.

Catechist Resources - Primary

Pptx 8.5 MB

Catechist Resource - Secondary

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

Pptx 5.2 MB