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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jesus, change, changing gender roles and the Church - questions and activities

Laura Kings 6 November 2023 EH

How did Jesus teach us to deal with change? Was Jesus a changemaker? Who were some influential female changemakers from Biblical times? How does the Church change and deal with change when it comes to issues of gender?

Christianity in a climate for change - Questions and activities

Laura Kings 6 November 2023 EH

These questions and activities teach students how to deal with change in their own lives and then explore how change interacts with Church teachings and belief.

Song of the shepherds

Brooke Myler 23 October 2023 EH

What soundtrack would accompany the visit of a shepherd to the baby Jesus 2000 years ago? One of our young writers imagines the scene.

AC+ resources guide - The call to family, community and participation

Laura Kings 16 October 2023 EH

For our AC+ subscribers: Please find a selection of Australian Catholics articles to support your lessons on Catholic Social Teaching and the call to family, community and participation.

Two important celebrations – the Wedding at Cana and the Last Supper

Laura Kings 7 September 2023 EH

Jesus revealed his true divine nature at the wedding at Cana, while he shared a way for us to remember his love at the Last Supper.

Gaming the Gospels – Celebrating the Wedding at Cana

Laura Kings 17 August 2023 EH

The story of the Wedding at Cana showed that Jesus was an obedient son who liked to celebrate too. These festive games help participants deepen their understanding of the story of Jesus’ first miracle.