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

Teacher Guide
Lent Poster
Resources Overview
Caritas Challenge Poster
Action Plan
Y12 AS90822 Assessment
Gospel Illustrations
Weekly Teaching Toolkit
Bring the Gospel to Life

Ready To Teach Slides

PowerPoint

Lessons & Activities (Y1-4)

Google Slides

Wks 4-6
Wks 1-3
Lessons & Activities (Y1-4)
Lessons & Activities (Y5-8)
Lessons & Activities (Y5-8)
Lessons & Activities (Y9-13)
Lessons & Activities (Y9-13)

Stations of the Cross - Liturgies

PowerPoint

Junior Stations - All (PPT)
Senior Stations - All (PPT)

Google Slides

Junior Stations - All (Google)
Senior Stations - All (Google)
Junior Stations - Part 1 (PPT)
Senior Stations - Part 1 (PPT)
Junior Stations - Part 1 (Google)
Senior Stations - Part 1 (Google)
Junior Stations - Part 2 (PPT)
Senior Stations - Part 2 (PPT)
Junior Stations - Part 2 (Google)
Senior Stations - Part 2 (Google)

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