Classroom resources

Australian Catholics is committed to providing great quality resources to support teachers in Catholic schools to approach religious topics from contemporary angles. Students will appreciate reading articles and completing activities that allow them to see how Catholicism relates to their world or to walk in someone else’s shoes. Each set of notes unpacks a topic relevant to the teaching of religious education in Australian Catholic schools using our extensive range of articles and resources. Each set of questions and activities has resources for lower primary, upper primary, lower secondary and upper secondary. So, whether you are looking for inspiration or trying to plan, look at how our questions and activities can inspire effective and engaging classroom practice.

AC+ resources on the Sacrament of Confirmation

Laura Kings and Staff 9 May 2025 EH

For our AC+ subscribers: Here are some resources that might be helpful in engaging students in reflection and conversation around the Sacrament of Confirmation.

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Women of faith and courage – Questions and activities

Laura Kings 8 May 2025

Explore the courage, faith, and significance of Catholic women throughout history, with a focus on Mary Magdalene and St Lucia. Students will examine how women have been represented in Church tradition, scripture, and history, and consider how these representations can be better understood and reimagined today.

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AC+ resources on the Sacrament of Baptism

5 May 2025 EH

These resources have been carefully collated to help engage students in reflection and conversation around the Sacrament of Baptism.

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Why does the Resurrection matter? Questions and activities

Laura Kings 1 May 2025

Explore the key events of the Resurrection and the disciples’ responses. Reflect on how their journey from fear to faith can deepen our understanding of what it means to live as Christians today.

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AC+ Easter resources

Laura Kings 1 May 2025 EH

This list of resources on Easter has ben compiled especially for AC+ subscribers. 

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A question of conscience: Questions and activities

Laura Kings 29 April 2025 EH

Students will explore how conscience helps guide good choices, drawing inspiration from Jesus and the community. Using the See, Judge, Act model, older students will reflect on attitudes toward neurodivergent individuals and the ethical implications of AI.

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AC+ Resources on Mary, Mother of God

Laura Kings 29 April 2025 EH

Mary plays a central role in Catholic devotion. Find a selection of articles and resources on Mary in this collection. 

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Peaceful remembrance on ANZAC Day: Questions and activities

Laura Kings 23 April 2025 EH

These teacher’s notes offer a path to understanding how Catholics can commemorate ANZAC Day by viewing it through a lens of understanding, respect, remembrance and a call for peace and justice.

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Gaming the Gospels: What’s going on in Eastertide?

Laura Kings 16 April 2025 EH

This game is energetic and fun also but deepens the learning by focusing entirely on the key events from the Eastertide period.

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Gaming the Gospels: Eastertide Would You Rather?

Laura Kings 15 April 2025 EH

Bring the joy, wonder, and mystery of Eastertide into the room with this reflective and imaginative twist on a classic game.

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Holy Week revision and retention – questions and activities

Laura Kings 2 April 2025 EH

These questions and activities are designed to showcase retention and revision strategies centred on learning about Holy Week. 

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AC+ Interfaith resources

Laura Kings 2 April 2025 EH

This collection of articles explores interfaith engagement through dialogue—fostering respectful conversations to understand different beliefs—and collaboration, as faith communities work together on social justice, charity, and peace initiatives.

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