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Religious difference and friendship – questions and activities

Laura Kings 20 February 2025

These questions and activities consider how to reach out the hand of friendship, particularly in the context of religious differences by employing the metaphor of building bridges.

Comparing celebrations and blessings in world religions and cultures

Laura Kings 13 February 2025 EH

Younger students will compare Advent and the Catholic liturgical calendar with Chinese New Year, while older students will use the mirror and window strategy to develop understanding of different faith traditions and their own beliefs.

‘Sneaky Jesus’ Bluey episodes: Cricket

Michael McVeigh 19 November 2024 EH

What can the Australian blockbuster kids' show Bluey teach you about dealing with challenges?

Helping hands – questions and activities

Laura Kings 24 October 2024 EH

In response to World Food Day and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, these questions and activities encourage students to live out their faith through kindness, compassion, and helping others, guided by Catholic social justice teachings.

AC+ Resources on Promoting Peace and the Catholic Church

Laura Kings 18 October 2024 EH

This collection of resources explores Catholic perspectives on Peace. War is the antithesis of how we as Catholics are called by the Holy Spirit to live. Recent Catholic thinkers, including Pope Francis, have questioned whether anything can justify the pursuit of war over the pursuit of peace.

AC+ guide to parables in the Bible

Laura Kings 27 August 2024 EH

Use this guide to explore a range of parables in the Bible, with many suggested articles offering modern contexts for considering ancient lessons.

The Exodus and Refugee Week – questions and activities

Laura Kings 22 July 2024 EH

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.

AC+ resources on asylum seekers and refugees

Laura Kings 17 June 2024 EH

For our AC+ subscribers: Here are some resources that might be helpful in engaging students in reflection and conversation around asylum seekers and refugees.

Focus on people

By Andrew Hamilton SJ 5 June 2024

In his June prayer intention for migrants fleeing their homes, Pope Francis asks us to think about the individuals, not the big picture.

Celebrate the light

By Andrew Hamilton SJ 5 June 2024

This Refugee Week (16-22 June) let us enter the life of refugees to appreciate their stories of resilience and love.

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.

AC+ resources for exploring Youth and the Church

Laura Kings 16 October 2023 EH

Young people have a complex relationship with the Church. They are both developing and questioning their faith whilst being under enormous pressure from family, peers, school, society and the media.

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