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Schools

Caritas helps teachers and students think about questions of social justice, peace and development - and to act justly in a global world. Access the schools information you need here.

Forms for additional Lent resources, request for school visits, and to provide feedback are available from our Lent 2012 - Additional Resources page.

Schools

Teacher and students from St John's College, Hastings on a field trip to Caritas office, Wellington.

Teachers

Caritas supports teachers by providing resources and information, and being available to visit schools.

Students

Find out more about who we are, what we do, and how you can help us. Get answers to key areas of concern.

Singout4Justice

Wellington girl Brianna Anglesey is the winner of our 2012 Singout4Justice competition, with her song It happens all the time. On 11 May, she was presented with her prize by judge Don McGlashan.

Social Justice in schools

The Social Justice 2011 schools resource On a Level Playing Field is still available. Social Justice Week for 2012 will be on 9 - 15 September. The theme is concerned with food.

Students at St Patrick's School, Greymouth raise money for Caritas through a St Patrick's Day mufti-day.

Fundraising in schools

Caritas has a range of ideas and materials to help primary and secondary schools raise funds.

Lenten visitor Head of Caritas Jerusalem, Claudette Habesch meets with students at McAuley High School, Otahuhu, Auckland.

Lent in schools

Lent 2012 in schools focuses on Partnerships for change – hearts filled with hope. This theme is explored through stories and images from the Holy Land.

Students at Sacred Heart College, New Plymouth taking part in a Justice Leadership Day.

Justice Leadership Days

Caritas facilitates whole-day workshops around the country for secondary students responsible for raising awareness of justice and peace issues among their peers.

A classroom at the Rulna School, Western Highlands Province.

Mufti Mania Days

Each year the New Zealand Catholic Primary Principals Association (NZCPPA) organises a Mufti Mania Day to raise money for poor and vulnerable communities. Since 2007 they have partnered with Caritas to support a project.