Resources

Parishes

Caritas produces resources to help parishes for prayer, worship, reflection, discussion and action for social justice.

Social Justice Week

Social Justice Week 2014 will run from 14-20 September. This year's theme is Catholic social teaching (CST) we are illustrating seven principles of CST through video.

Lent

Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. Lent 2014 began on Ash Wednesday 5 March, and lasted until Easter Sunday on 20 April.

Publications

Caritas publish a wide range of publications from regular newsletters to our Social Justice booklets.

Submissions

Caritas makes submissions on matters before government and other decision makers. Our views are considered against the principles of Catholic social teaching, and the experience of the Catholic Church in working with the poor and vulnerable.

Catholic Social Teaching

As part of Social Justice Week this year (September 14-20), Caritas is providing examples through video of how different communities are practicing principles of Catholic social teaching in daily life.

Remembering Parihaka

A resource booklet has been prepared on Parihaka –  a place of non-violent resistance in the 19th century that continues to inspire discussion and a collective response to injustice.