Heroes and role models

Exploring what the crucifix means – questions and activities

Laura Kings 24 April 2024

In these questions and activities, we explore the symbol that reminds us that God’s love and rescue are stronger than the power of evil and the pain and shame of the cross.

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Nurturing peace on Anzac Day – questions and activities

Laura Kings 20 April 2024

This comprehensive guide offers teachers a structured approach to exploring essential Catholic values of love, justice, forgiveness, and reconciliation within the context of peacebuilding.

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

Michael McVeigh 18 April 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. 

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The Stations of the Cross mega guide – questions and activities

Laura Kings 10 April 2024 EH

Discovering the profound journey of Jesus’ Passion through the Stations of the Cross can be a transformative experience for students. This series of questions and activities supports students to deepen their understanding and reflection on this sacred tradition, fostering both spiritual growth and intellectual exploration.

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Opening doors in the Easter story – questions and activities

Laura Kings 26 March 2024 EH

Support students to learn about and deepen their understanding of the events of Holy Week and Easter with these questions and activities.

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Exploring the Diversity of Catholic Hymnody – questions and activities

by Laura Kings 21 March 2024 EH

Students explore the variety of musical styles found in Catholic hymns, from timeless classics to contemporary worship songs, understanding their role in fostering spiritual expression and community worship.

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The meaning behind Messiah – questions and activities

Laura Kings 6 March 2024 EH

These questions support students to understand and explore terms messiah and kurios. They also look at the role prophecy plays in the Old and New Testament. 

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Gaming the Gospels - Messiah mystery challenge

Laura Kings 6 March 2024 EH

Engage participants in critical thinking and problem-solving while deepening their understanding of the concept of the Messiah through a mystery-solving activity.

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A dramatic journey through Holy week and the Triduum – questions and activities

Laura Kings 29 February 2024 EH

These questions and activities are inspired by the playlet ‘The Dead Man Spoke’ written by regular Australian Catholics contributor Peter Fleming.

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The dead man spoke

28 February 2024 EH

In this playlet, regular contributor Peter Fleming fills a gap in the Easter story and that gap is filled by women. 

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Preparing for Lent – questions and activities

Laura Kings 15 February 2024 EH

The following questions and activities explore Lent, moving to a global and historical context for older students.

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River of meaning

Michele Gierck 10 February 2024

Living in a post-war zone sharpens the awareness of life and death.

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