Responsible relationships

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.

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.

AC+ Easter resources

Laura Kings 15 May 2025 EH

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

A question of conscience: Questions and activities

Laura Kings 29 April 2025 EH

Students will explore how conscience helps guide good choices, drawing inspiration from Jesus and the community. Using the See, Judge, Act model, older students will reflect on attitudes toward neurodivergent individuals and the ethical implications of AI.

AC+ Resources on Mary, Mother of God

Laura Kings 29 April 2025 EH

Mary plays a central role in Catholic devotion. Find a selection of articles and resources on Mary in this collection.

AC+ Interfaith resources

Laura Kings 2 April 2025 EH

This collection of articles explores interfaith engagement through dialogue—fostering respectful conversations to understand different beliefs—and collaboration, as faith communities work together on social justice, charity, and peace initiatives.

AC+ friendship resources guide

2 April 2025 EH

This resource guide brings together the best Australian Catholics articles on friendship, offering insights into building meaningful relationships through faith, kindness, and inclusion. It provides a collection of stories, reflections, and practical resources to support students in understanding the value of true friendship in light of Catholic teachings.

Exploring interfaith through movies

Laura Kings 2 April 2025

There’s a lot we can learn by watching movies that feature interfaith relationships.

Mission and service – questions and activities

Laura Kings 13 March 2025

These notes explore the concept of mission through Catholic teaching, scripture, and real-world application. The activities are designed to be age-appropriate, engaging, and reflective, incorporating assessment strategies to track student understanding.

Listening and working together – questions and activities

Laura Kings 13 March 2025 EH

These questions and activities explore what is involved in working with people who have different beliefs, helping students to discover that listening is an act of respect and connection, vital in faith and daily life. Students will reflect on the shared human experiences across faith traditions.