Lent

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

Welcome to Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand's Lent 2025 resources, centered on the theme "Restoring Hope: Your Compassion in Action / Kia Puawai Te Tūmanako." This transformative journey aligns with Pope Francis's Jubilee Year theme of being "Pilgrims of Hope," inviting us to actively embody love, compassion, and hope in our daily lives.

Our weekly resources guide you through six key themes: Journey, Transformed, Impact, Hope, Love, and Unity. Each week, we'll explore Gospel stories alongside inspiring narratives from Caritas partners in countries like Tonga, Fiji, Gaza, and Ukraine, illustrating how compassion restores hope in challenging times.

These materials are designed to integrate seamlessly with the New Zealand Catholic Religious Education Curriculum, "Tō Tātou Whakapono - Our Faith," featuring a dedicated "Curriculum Connections" section with Achievement Objective 9. This approach ensures our Lenten journey enriches both spiritual growth and educational outcomes.

Join us in this season of reflection, renewal, and action as we embrace the Lenten pillars of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Together, let's strengthen our faith, deepen our commitment to service, and become true bearers of God's love and hope in our world.

Key Resources

Teacher Guide

Lent Poster

Stations of the Cross (Seniors)

Resources Overview

Caritas Challenge Poster

Stations of the Cross (Juniors)

Schools Across Aotearoa Bring Hope

Action Plan

Y12 AS90822 Assessment Task

Gospel Illustrations

Catholic schools - love in action!

For Lent 2025, Catholic schools across Aotearoa New Zealand are sharing how they live out their faith by fostering hope and spreading love in their communities. We have created a PowerPoint presentation showcasing images and stories from schools, as well as a video version featuring Given to Me by Adrienne Walter-Laulu from St Mary's College, Ponsonby.

We’d love to hear from more schools about how they are making a difference, so we can continue to grow and share this inspiring resource.