Lent
Caritas promotes authentic human development. This means development of the whole person. It provides for their economic, cultural, political, social and spiritual wellbeing.
Lent 2026
Hear the Voice, Answer the Call Whakarongo ki te Reo, Whakahokia te Karanga
Join us on a transformative six-week Lenten journey, learning to listen to God's voice and respond with love and action.
Six Weekly Themes: Wilderness | Life-Changing | Living Water | Vision | New Life | Journey (Holy Week)
What's Included:
Weekly content: Theme introductions, Gospel stories with summaries and reflections, Scripture resources
Prayer and reflection: Opening and closing prayers, reflective questions
Catholic social teaching: CST connections and Caritas stories from Pacific and global communities
Learning resources: Activities, response options, and age-appropriate materials for Years 1-13
Special 2026 Stations of the Cross resource featuring Pope Leo XIV and NZ bishops.
Curriculum Aligned: All resources connect to "Tō Tātou Whakapono - Our Faith," the NZ Catholic Religious Education Curriculum.
Download your resources and begin the journey today!
Key Resources
Ready To Teach Slides
PowerPoint
Google Slides
Stations of the Cross - Liturgies
PowerPoint
Google Slides
Videos
Previous Years Resources:
Lent in Schools 2025 - Restoring Hope: Your Compassion in Action
Lent in Schools 2024 - The Time is Now
Lent in Schools 2023 - I Am the Light of the World
Lent in Schools 2022 - Called to Be Peacemakers: Building Dreams Together
Lent in Schools 2021 - A New Way Forward
Lent in Schools 2020 - Renewed by the Spirit
Lent in Schools 2019 - Living our Lives with Love
Lent in Schools 2018 - Let Us Go Together: Journeying to Peace and Hope in Timor-Leste
Lent in Schools 2017 - Your Face, Lord, Do I Seek