Schools

The theme for Lent 2021 is A New Way Forward. In our changing world we all need to work together to find a new way forward to transform our world into one that promotes love, hope and justice for all.

The Caritas Challenge is an annual event for schools and youth groups around New Zealand to demonstrate solidarity with those living with poverty or injustice.

Thank you to all the students and teachers that participated in Justice Leadership Days in 2019 and made them such a great success. We are looking forward to meeting more future social justice leaders in 2020!

Social Justice Week 2020 runs from September 6-12 and focuses on Catholic social teaching principles.

Each year since 2007 the New Zealand Catholic Primary Principals' Association (NZCPPA) have partnered with Caritas to run a Mufti Mania day, building solidarity through raising money for poor and vulnerable communities. 

The SINGout4JUSTICE song writing competition has showcased some of the brightest musical talent in New Zealand for more than a decade.

The KAITIAKI2SHARE competition is back in 2021 encouraging students of all ages to send in great ideas for how we can all care for creation (people and the environment).

Caritas produces a variety of high quality resources for both primary and secondary schools each year, particularly for Lent and Social Justice Week.