Classroom resources

Australian Catholics is committed to providing great quality resources to support teachers in Catholic schools to approach religious topics from contemporary angles. Students will appreciate reading articles and completing activities that allow them to see how Catholicism relates to their world or to walk in someone else’s shoes. Each set of notes unpacks a topic relevant to the teaching of religious education in Australian Catholic schools using our extensive range of articles and resources. Each set of questions and activities has resources for lower primary, upper primary, lower secondary and upper secondary. So, whether you are looking for inspiration or trying to plan, look at how our questions and activities can inspire effective and engaging classroom practice.

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.

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Holy Week revision and retention – questions and activities

Laura Kings 2 April 2025

These questions and activities are designed to showcase retention and revision strategies centred on learning about Holy Week. 

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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.

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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.

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Exploring interfaith through movies

Laura Kings 2 April 2025

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

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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.

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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.

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Saints for all seasons: What profits a man . . .?

Peter Fleming 27 March 2025 EH

‘What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?’ – Matthew 16:26 Charles de Foucauld lived this verse in reverse. He gave up wealth and success to embrace Christian selflessness.

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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.

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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.

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Classroom encounters

Peter Fleming 13 March 2025 EH

An interfaith classroom can be the catalyst for interesting and respectful discussions.

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Friendly encounters – Questions and activities

Laura Kings 27 February 2025

These questions and activities look at how we relate to each other as good Christians and encourage students to develop the understanding and skills necessary to interact positively with people of different faiths and cultures.

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