Volunteering and taking action

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.

Radical acts of kindness – questions and activities

Laura Kings 12 June 2024

The classroom resources help students understand how to be kind, why Christians choose to be kind, how to persevere when making kind choices gets tough and how to be radical in their choices to be kind. They also look at how we can be kind to the homeless.

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.

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.

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.

A dramatic journey through Holy week and the Triduum – questions and activities

Laura Kings 29 February 2024 EH

These questions and activities are inspired by the playlet ‘The Dead Man Spoke’ written by regular Australian Catholics contributor Peter Fleming.

Nurturing faith through creativity and community – questions and activities

Laura Kings 29 February 2024 EH

Join us in exploring how music, art, and community engagement intertwine to nurture faith in young hearts.

Let the young sing and play

Laura Kings 29 February 2024 EH

Church communities could learn a lot about building communal enjoyment if they followed the example of schools in helping young people to express themselves through music.

Embrace the music

Michele Frankeni 29 February 2024 EH

Parishes have the power to lift their music programs from the mundane to the truly inspiring by reaching out to young people.

The dead man spoke

28 February 2024 EH

In this playlet, regular contributor Peter Fleming fills a gap in the Easter story and that gap is filled by women.

Ignite Your Faith Through Music – questions and activities

Laura Kings 21 February 2024 EH

Embark on a melodic journey with resources curated to nurture faith through song and play. From biblical storytelling to group discussions on the power of music, engage in activities designed to deepen spiritual connections through musical exploration and expression.