School Resources

An introduction to the issue of global poverty.

A prayer service on the theme of poverty.

Dig deeper into the root causes of poverty.

A brief introduction to what poverty is and how Caritas Australia is responding with your help. 

A prayer for those who suffer from hunger and food insecurity in our world. 

A quiz based on food security, consumption and wastage. Suitable for upper primary and secondary students.

A liturgy that focuses on hunger and food insecurity in our world. 

This presentation explains the definition and causes of Food Insecurity in our world. 

A series of learning activities that deeply unpacks the issue of food insecurity and hunger in our world. 

A series of learning activities that deeply unpacks the issue of food insecurity and hunger in our world.

A series of learning activities that deeply unpacks the issue of food insecurity and hunger in our world. 

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

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 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.

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

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