The Catholic tradition

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.

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.

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.

Families blog – Understanding the Creed

Michael McGirr 24 May 2025

The creed creates community: As we give thanks for the life of Pope Francis, we can give thanks for the many ways he helped us put belief into practice.

Families blog – Sing justice, sing peace

Fiona Dyball 24 May 2025

There is a wealth of resources for congregations to sing justice and peace.

Families blog – Statement of truth

Ann Rennie 24 May 2025

We are defined by our beliefs and how we live out those beliefs in our words and actions, personally and in community.

Eastertide events and symbols – questions and activities

Laura Kings 22 May 2025 EH

Support students to understand the Easter season, the role of Jesus and the Spirit, how the season relates to the sacrament of Confirmation and how it is celebrated in the Parish.

Sacred places and blessed opportunities – questions and activities

Laura Kings 22 May 2025

These engaging, age-appropriate activities to explore themes such as pilgrimage, sacred places and connection to Country by focussing on the Mount of Olives.

Gifts from the Holy Spirit

Skye Eshman 22 May 2025 EH

Confirmation is more than just a rite of passage – it’s a transformative moment in a young Catholic’s faith journey.

Fourteen stations of the Resurrection

Michael McGirr 22 May 2025 EH

We are familiar with the stations of the cross, a way of being with Jesus as he suffers, but we could also pray 14 stations of the Resurrection.

Why does the Resurrection matter? Questions and activities

Laura Kings 15 May 2025 EH

Explore the key events of the Resurrection and the disciples’ responses. Reflect on how their journey from fear to faith can deepen our understanding of what it means to live as Christians today.

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