Lower primary (Prep – Year 3)

Shining with hope: Questions and activities

Laura Kings 12 June 2025

These teacher’s notes explore how hope, optimism, joy, emotional honesty and resilience shape young people’s faith and actions. Drawing on contemporary reflections and the scriptural metaphor of light, the notes invite students to live out their Catholic faith through service, courage and love.

AC+ resources for retreats and formation days on friendship and relationship building

Laura Kings 11 June 2025 EH

This retreat guide offers session ideas to help students explore friendship through a Christian lens, reflecting on how their relationships can show the love and kindness of Christ.

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.

An impossible investigation

Jim McDermott 5 June 2025

Astounded by claims that Jesus of Nazareth was seen alive after his public crucifixion and death, Thomas of Galilee sets out to find the truth.

Anticipating the morning

Kaitlyn Bosco 5 June 2025 EH

Jesus once again leaves his Apostles, but this time they look forward to a different future.

A traveller's tale

Thalia Kurniawan 5 June 2025 EH

The stories of Jesus’ death and miracles provide plenty of fodder for gossip.

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.