Heroes and role models

Families blog – Ready or not

Kate Moriarty 25 June 2024

Even with the best intentions, time has a habit of disappearing.

Living the example of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga – questions and activities

Laura Kings 20 June 2024 EH

These questions and activities introduce younger students to the idea of patron saint and take a closer look at the patron saint of young students and Christian youth. Older students will then look at practical ways to follow Saint Aloysius’ example by getting involved and practising empathy.

The Exodus and Refugee Week – questions and activities

Laura Kings 6 June 2024

This Refugee Week let us enter the life of refugees to appreciate their stories of resilience and love by drawing parallels with the experience of Moses and the Exodus, praying intently and developing empathy.

Sneaky Jesus Songs: Searching for answers

Laura Kings 5 June 2024 EH

The search for answers, common to both science and religion, resonates throughout many popular songs.

AC+ Guide to change and the Church

Laura Kings 4 June 2024 EH

Change relates to the Catholic Church in its ongoing efforts to adapt to modern societal shifts while maintaining its core doctrines and traditions.

Making good decisions and developing resilience – questions and activities

Laura Kings 30 May 2024 EH

These classroom questions and activities explore making good decisions like the Good Samaritan and being resilient like Jesus. They also examine contemporary contexts, such as resilience through faith in sports and making good decisions on significant issues.

Sneaky Jesus Song - 'Teresa & Maria'

Michael McVeigh 30 May 2024

The Eurovision Song Contest can be a celebration of many things – some of them better than others. But it’s not often a celebration of religious faith.

AC+ Resources on God

Laura Kings 23 May 2024 EH

It's trite to say that you could put all the resources on God in one place, but these resources are designed to support discussion about Catholic beliefs around God in the classroom, as well as supporting students to identify the presence of God in their lives.

AC+ resources for vocations and life choices retreats and formation days

Michael McVeigh 16 May 2024 EH

This retreat guide offers some session ideas to help students reflect on their gifts, and how they can make choices as to what they do with their lives. The sessions are suitable for retreats or on formation days in schools.

True image

Peter Fleming 16 May 2024 EH

From the legend of Saint Veronica comes a picture of a true believer in Jesus and justice.

Give thanks for mothers and unconditional love - questions and activities

Laura Kings 9 May 2024 EH

The questions and activities are suitable for use around Mother's Day and when studying Mary, the visitation and the role of women in the Church. They explore concepts of virtue, unconditional love, empathy, hope, faith, compassion, mercy and resilience.

In the image of God and the footsteps of St Veronica – questions and activities

Laura Kings 8 May 2024 EH

Use the idea of a pilgrimage through the Stations of the Cross and the example of St Veronica to reinforce Catholic concepts and teach about compassion.

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Heroes and role models