Popes

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.

Pope Francis – Faith of Pope Francis

Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ 12 May 2025 EH

Relationships with God and with all peoples were the foundation of Pope Francis’ profound belief.

Pope Francis – Witnesses to history

Thea and Thalia Kurniawan 12 May 2025 EH

In Rome on pilgrimage at the time of Pope Francis’ death and funeral, Australian Catholics young writers and sisters Thea and Thalia Kurniawan witnessed firsthand the profound outpouring of faith as the Pope’s body was laid in state and his funeral mass unfolded.

Pope Francis – Growing up in the Francis papacy

Young writers 12 May 2025 EH

Our young writers reflect on Pope Francis’ legacy of justice and mercy.

The Exodus and Refugee Week – questions and activities

Laura Kings 22 July 2024 EH

This Refugee Week let us enter the life of refugees to appreciate their stories of resilience and love by drawing parallels with the experience of Moses and the Exodus, praying intently and developing empathy.

Focus on people

By Andrew Hamilton SJ 5 June 2024

In his June prayer intention for migrants fleeing their homes, Pope Francis asks us to think about the individuals, not the big picture.

AC+ Guide to change and the Church

Laura Kings 4 June 2024 EH

Change relates to the Catholic Church in its ongoing efforts to adapt to modern societal shifts while maintaining its core doctrines and traditions.

Gaming the Gospels – Catholicism trivia challenge

Laura Kings 11 April 2024 EH

Test your Catholic knowledge with these trivia questions. See how well you fare in this exploration of faith and tradition.

Developing a Catholic identity – questions and activities

Laura Kings 23 November 2023

Help students to explore how Christian beliefs shape the way Catholics view themselves and others. In upper secondary, students will Students will explore the diversity of religious and spiritual beliefs in Australian society.

Young, active and living Catholic Social Teachings - Questions and activities

Laura Kings 9 November 2023 EH

The following questions and activities help students make connections between Catholic theology, social teachings and lived experience. In the early years, we start by taking a look at houses (ours, Jesus’ and God’s) as a way of building the knowledge and skills to do this.

Christianity in a climate for change - Questions and activities

Laura Kings 6 November 2023 EH

These questions and activities teach students how to deal with change in their own lives and then explore how change interacts with Church teachings and belief.

AC+ Resources Guide on Catholic culture and identity

Laura Kings 20 September 2023 EH

This resource guide supports discussions and learning around inclusion and diversity in the Catholic Church and the wider Australian community, as we consider the theme, ‘You, me and us’.

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