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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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News Round-up Thursday 15 June 2023

Laura Kings 15 June 2023

News, events, and items of interest relevant to Catholic teachers across Australia.

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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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A Catholic perspective on reconciliation with First Nations - questions and activities

Laura Kings 25 May 2023 EH

These questions and activities support classroom learning around reconciliation with First Nations in Australia from a Catholic perspective. 

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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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Exploring the Holy Land - questions and activities

Laura Kings 4 May 2023 EH

Help students to develop a geographical, historical, political, and faith understanding of the Holy Land. They will also deepen their understanding of the concept of Catholic pilgrimage. Younger students will enjoy exploring their local parish.

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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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Sacraments of Service questions and activities

Laura Kings 9 March 2023 EH

These classroom questions and activities start with a general look at the sacraments for early learners and then zero in on the sacraments of service, religious vocations and marriage, as learners become more advanced. 

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Women and the Church - questions and activities

Laura Kings 2 March 2023 EH

Explore and encourage an active role for women in the Church with these classroom questions and activities. 

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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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