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Project Compassion 2021 fundraising event in NSW. Photo: Caritas Australia

School resources

Curriculum and topic specific resources for teachers to embed social justice in the curriculum.

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Laudato Si’ Week - Nature-based activities

A collection of nature-based activities for the whole family to encourage a shared sense of awe and contemplation about nature.

Pdf 822 KB

Celebrating First Australian Cultures - Primary

A resource for celebrating Australia’s First Nations Peoples, who form the oldest living Cultures in the world.

Zip 12.7 MB

Cool Burning - Primary

Learn about Cool Burning / Carbon Farming through the work of Caritas Australia's partner, Aboriginal Carbon Foundation.

Pptx 3.8 MB

Syria-Türkiye Earthquake Prayer - Primary

A prayer for those affected by the earthquake in Syria and Türkiye. 

Pptx 2.5 MB

Schools Film - Project Compassion 2023

Suitable for both primary and secondary schools, this film showcases the four Project Compassion stories and explores the theme: For All Future Generations.

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.

2023 Social and Ecological Justice Calendar - Primary

This Social Justice Calendar highlights key social justice days throughout the year.

Pdf 79.6 KB

Social and Ecological Justice Toolkit

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

Pdf 167 KB

Farmer Field School Game

Case Study with accompanying board game.

Pdf 1.4 MB

Catholic Social Teaching (CST) Principles - Primary

An introduction to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching for primary school students.

Pptx 15.4 MB

Caritas Catholic Social Teaching Photo Matching Activity

Match a set of photos with the different principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

Pdf 2.2 MB

Rainforest game

Case Study with accompanying board game.

Pdf 916.1 KB

Liturgy of Hope in Times of Disaster

A liturgy which can be used during any emergency to pray for those affected.

Zip 26.5 MB

Disaster Risk Reduction - Primary Lesson Activities

Activities for students consider disaster risk reduction.

Pdf 1.7 MB

Water Game

A board game with an accompanying case study. 

Pdf 1.6 MB

Solar-powered Water Pump Game

Case Study with accompanying board game.

Pdf 941.3 KB