Nurture faith in families

Support and nourish families in your school community with articles from our Families Blog, to share in school newsletters and emails home to parents. 

AC+ Resources on Promoting Peace and the Catholic Church

Laura Kings 26 October 2023 EH

This collection of resources explores Catholic perspectives on Peace. War is the antithesis of how we as Catholics are called by the Holy Spirit to live. Recent Catholic thinkers, including Pope Francis, have questioned whether anything can justify the pursuit of war over the pursuit of peace.

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Understanding the mass and the wisdom of St Thomas - questions and activities

Laura Kings 15 June 2023 EH

These questions and activities help students to deepen their understanding of the Mass and then explore matters of faith by learning from the example of St Thomas the Apostle.

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Questions and activities - Jesus raises Jairus daughter and heals ten lepers

Laura Kings 8 June 2023 EH

Explore two stories of miracles performed by Jesus' and consider how these stories relate to our experience today.

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AC+ Resources on the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

Laura Kings 16 May 2023 EH

This resources guide not only considers the sacrament of anointing of the sick, but themes of caring, grief, mortality, martyrdom, resurrection and the afterlife. 

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AC+ Resources on Mary, Mother of God

Laura Kings 2 May 2023 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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Considering the role of ritual on ANZAC Day and in Catholicism - questions and activities

Laura Kings 20 April 2023 EH

Understanding the nature of rituals is a very important part of practicing Catholicism. The classroom questions and activities use ANZAC Day as a vehicle for more closely exploring Catholic Rituals and for reinforcing the message of peace. 

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Holy Week questions and activities

Laura Kings 23 March 2023 EH

What happens in the Catholic Church during Holy Week? Why is Holy Week such a big deal?

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Catholic perspectives on harmony - Questions and activities

Laura Kings 15 March 2023 EH

These questions and activities look at ways we can live in harmony and according to Catholic values at school, home and in the wider world. 

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Loving and including your neighbour - questions and activities

23 February 2023 EH

These classroom activities focus on themes of diversity, being kind, helping others and valuing difference against a background of encouraging inclusive behaviour at school and in future endeavours. 

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Faith vocation volunteering and considering others - Questions and activities

Laura Kings 15 February 2023 EH

How can I be helpful? Why should I be helpful? What should I consider before I serve others? Will I find my vocation in volunteering? Will God help me find a way? Help students explore these questions and more with the following questions and activities.

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Gaming the Gospels - Ball games that break the ice and build teams

Laura Kings 24 January 2023 EH

Promote bonding in the religious education setting with these novel games. 

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Australian Catholics film viewing guide for classrooms

Laura Kings 23 November 2022 EH

Turn your students into active viewers with this guide on viewing films in the classroom.

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