Vocations and life choices

Living the example of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga – questions and activities

Laura Kings 20 June 2024 EH

These questions and activities introduce younger students to the idea of patron saint and take a closer look at the patron saint of young students and Christian youth. Older students will then look at practical ways to follow Saint Aloysius’ example by getting involved and practising empathy.

The trials of an athlete

Alex Woolnough 6 June 2024 EH

Religion can play a part in the lives of professional athletes by allowing them to become more resilient in times of trial.

Your choice

Michael McVeigh 6 June 2024 EH

Why do we feel the need to destroy the gifts God has given us?

Making good decisions and developing resilience – questions and activities

Laura Kings 30 May 2024 EH

These classroom questions and activities explore making good decisions like the Good Samaritan and being resilient like Jesus. They also examine contemporary contexts, such as resilience through faith in sports and making good decisions on significant issues.

AC+ Resources on God

Laura Kings 23 May 2024 EH

It's trite to say that you could put all the resources on God in one place, but these resources are designed to support discussion about Catholic beliefs around God in the classroom, as well as supporting students to identify the presence of God in their lives.

You lose

A/Prof Aino Suomi, Prof Daryl Higgins and Maria Battaglia 23 May 2024 EH

Gambling is often described as a bit of ‘harmless fun’ but there are often serious consequences to this pastime.

Honouring a life: it's a common language

23 May 2024 EH

Regardless of beliefs, we all want to honour the departed through reverent burial customs.

A smile, a word, a question

Niamh Kelleher 23 May 2024 EH

People should never underestimate the value of a kind gesture in supporting other’s mental health.

Families blog – Five scientists who believed in God

Michael McGirr 19 May 2024

Many scientists believe in God and see their work as in some way exploring the mysteries of the sacred.

True image

Peter Fleming 16 May 2024 EH

From the legend of Saint Veronica comes a picture of a true believer in Jesus and justice.

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

Michael McVeigh 16 May 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.

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.

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