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.

Stories of the Ascension – questions and activities

Laura Kings 5 June 2025 EH

These questions and activities take a creative look to help students empathise with Christians after the Ascension.

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Telling Jesus’ story – questions and activities

Laura Kings 4 June 2025

These teacher’s notes help students explore how faith and storytelling invite us into a deeper relationship with Jesus and his mission. Students reflect on how Jesus’ humanity and message continue to inspire lives today; through acting, prayer, and creative storytelling.

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AC+ resources on asylum seekers and refugees

Laura Kings 27 May 2025 EH

For our AC+ subscribers: Here are some resources that might be helpful in engaging students in reflection and conversation around asylum seekers and refugees.

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AC+ resources for exploring First Nations perspectives

Michael McVeigh and Laura Kings 27 May 2025 EH

For our AC+ subscribers: Here are some resources that might be helpful in engaging students in reflection and conversation around First Nations perspectives.

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Eastertide events and symbols – questions and activities

Laura Kings 22 May 2025 EH

Support students to understand the Easter season, the role of Jesus and the Spirit, how the season relates to the sacrament of Confirmation and how it is celebrated in the Parish.

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Sacred places and blessed opportunities – questions and activities

Laura Kings 22 May 2025

These engaging, age-appropriate activities to explore themes such as pilgrimage, sacred places and connection to Country by focussing on the Mount of Olives. 

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Women of faith and courage – Questions and activities

Laura Kings 15 May 2025 EH

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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Why does the Resurrection matter? Questions and activities

Laura Kings 15 May 2025 EH

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 15 May 2025 EH

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

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Pope Francis – Conclave

Darius von Guttner 12 May 2025 EH

The funeral rites for a pope and then election of a new pope to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics follow strict rules honed over centuries.

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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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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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