In these eclectic notes, primary school students will look at the sacraments of healing and funeral rites. Older grades will consider what the Bible tells us about suffering and examine how Catholics can use their understanding of reconciliation to heal wounds and repair relationships by considering National Reconciliation Week.
Gambling is often described as a bit of ‘harmless fun’ but there are often serious consequences to this pastime.
These questions and activities consider Catholic morality, making good choices and kindness, culminating in activities for senior students that consider how to make good choices where gambling is concerned.
In a lifetime of witnessing technological advances, for one 80-something it was the telephone that stands out as having an outsized effect.
Faith communities can promote positive mental health and wellbeing for young people in many ways.
A type of compassionate behaviour – radical kindness – is gaining momentum.
In these activities students consider how they can stay connected to God and each other in meaningful ways that enhance their spirituality and connection to their faith.
What does it mean to be a steward and how do you do it? Explore the idea with these classroom questions and activities.
For our AC+ subscribers: Here are some resources that might be helpful in engaging students in reflection and conversation around love and healthy relationships.
The following questions and activities help students make connections between Catholic theology, social teachings and lived experience. In the early years, we start by taking a look at houses (ours, Jesus’ and God’s) as a way of building the knowledge and skills to do this.
While these questions and activities were designed for use before and after the Voice campaign, they are general in nature and suitable for use with teaching a Catholic approach to any divisive or polarising social issue.
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.
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