Catholic social teaching

A question of conscience: Questions and activities

Laura Kings 2 April 2025

Students will explore how conscience helps guide good choices, drawing inspiration from Jesus and the community. Using the See, Judge, Act model, older students will reflect on attitudes toward neurodivergent individuals and the ethical implications of AI.

AC+ Interfaith resources

Laura Kings 2 April 2025 EH

This collection of articles explores interfaith engagement through dialogue—fostering respectful conversations to understand different beliefs—and collaboration, as faith communities work together on social justice, charity, and peace initiatives.

AC+ friendship resources guide

2 April 2025 EH

This resource guide brings together the best Australian Catholics articles on friendship, offering insights into building meaningful relationships through faith, kindness, and inclusion. It provides a collection of stories, reflections, and practical resources to support students in understanding the value of true friendship in light of Catholic teachings.

Exploring interfaith through movies

Laura Kings 2 April 2025

There’s a lot we can learn by watching movies that feature interfaith relationships.

Sneaky Jesus Songs: Songs of harmony

Indiana Donnelly 2 April 2025 EH

These songs of unity and collaboration inspire us to work together for the common good.

The cost of discipleship: questions and activities

Laura Kings 27 March 2025 EH

These notes explore the themes of conversion, sacrifice and discipleship in the lives of St Oscar Romero and St Charles de Foucauld.

Youth volunteering teaches about faith

Indiana Donnelly 20 March 2025 EH

One school community devotes itself to acts of service and kindness in a week designed to help young people learn the joys of volunteering.

Mission and service – questions and activities

Laura Kings 13 March 2025

These notes explore the concept of mission through Catholic teaching, scripture, and real-world application. The activities are designed to be age-appropriate, engaging, and reflective, incorporating assessment strategies to track student understanding.

Listening and working together – questions and activities

Laura Kings 13 March 2025 EH

These questions and activities explore what is involved in working with people who have different beliefs, helping students to discover that listening is an act of respect and connection, vital in faith and daily life. Students will reflect on the shared human experiences across faith traditions.