Lower secondary (Year 7 – 9)

Families blog – Saints in song

Fiona Dyball 19 May 2024

Celebrate the Feast of St Mary of the Cross and Feast of the Assumption with bespoke musical compositions.

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.

Families blog – Wholly curious

Ann Rennie 19 May 2024

The wonder of science is a compliment to the wonder of God.

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.

More than history

Ann Rennie 16 May 2024 EH

The Way of the Cross pilgrimage in Israel is a framework for our lives, not just a walk through history.

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.

Gambling on making good decisions – questions and activities

Laura Kings 15 May 2024

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.

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.