Lent

Caritas promotes authentic human development. This means development of the whole person. It provides for their economic, cultural, political, social and spiritual wellbeing.

Lent 2026

Hear the Voice, Answer the Call Whakarongo ki te Reo, Whakahokia te Karanga

Join us on a transformative six-week Lenten journey, learning to listen to God's voice and respond with love and action.

What's Included:

Weekly content: Theme introductions, Gospel stories with summaries and reflections, Scripture resources
Prayer and reflection: Opening and closing prayers, reflective questions
Catholic social teaching: CST connections and Caritas stories from Pacific and global communities
Learning resources: Activities, response options, and age-appropriate materials for Years 1-13
Special 2026 Stations of the Cross resource featuring Pope Leo XIV and NZ bishops.

Curriculum Aligned: All resources connect to "Tō Tātou Whakapono - Our Faith," the NZ Catholic Religious Education Curriculum.

Download your resources and begin the journey today!

Key Resources

Teacher Guide

Lent Poster

Resources Overview

Caritas Challenge Poster

Action Plan

Y12 AS90822 Assessment

Gospel Illustrations

Weekly Teaching Toolkit

Bring the Gospel to Life

Ready To Teach Slides

PowerPoint

Lessons & Activities (Y1-4)

Google Slides

Wks 4-6

Wks 1-3

Lessons & Activities (Y1-4)

Lessons & Activities (Y5-8)

Lessons & Activities (Y9-13)

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