Schools

 The Caritas education team promotes awareness and increases understanding of social justice issues through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching.

We provide primary and secondary schools with a range of curriculum-based resources, which are supported by school visits and events. Find out more about each of these here and download our free resources.

  • School Resources

    We provide primary and secondary schools with a range of curriculum-based resources, which are supported by school visits and events.

    Find out more about each of these here and download our free resources.

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  • Lent

    The theme of Lent 2023 is “I am the Light of the World.”

    During Lent this year it is our hope that we all are challenged to reconnect with THE Light of the World as we are inspired to bring light in the world at the same time.

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  • Social Justice Week

    Social Justice Week 2022 runs from September 4-10 and focuses on the topic of racism.

    The title of the Caritas resources is WHAKAKĀHORETIA TE KAIKIRI. KOTAHI ANŌ TĀTOU I ROTO I TE KARAITI / SAY NO TO RACISM. WE ARE ONE IN CHRIST.

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