Advent 2020 – A Classroom Resource for Secondary Schools (Caritas – PDF)
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Fourth World Day of the Poor_15th November 2020
Fourth World Day of the Poor 15th November 2020 “Stretch forth your hand to the poor” (Sir 7:32) 4th World Day of the Poor Message (Pope Francis / pdf) Pope Francis has lunch with the poor in the Paul VI Hall (Vatican Media) Pope’s message for World Day of Poor: Prayer inseparable from… Continue Reading Fourth World Day of the Poor_15th November 2020
CARITAS – Advocacy Toolkit 2020
www.caritas.org.au End poverty Promote justice Uphold dignity Our Common Home Working together to create a climate of justice “…hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.” – Pope Francis, Laudato Si Calling… Continue Reading CARITAS – Advocacy Toolkit 2020
Prayer for the People of Lebanon
Pledge now to #EndCOVIDForAll
www.caritas.org.au End poverty Promote justice Uphold dignity Pledge now to #EndCOVIDForAll Show your support for some of our most vulnerable neighbours. Together, let’s pledge to stand in solidarity with our global neighbours, and encourage vital support… Continue Reading Pledge now to #EndCOVIDForAll
Caritas_COVID-19 Prayer
Be a Good Egg This Easter_Purchase Slavery-free Chocolate
Be a Good Egg This Easter INFORMATION & CAMPAIGNS A. ACRATH Newsletter, March 2020 https://acrath.org.au/acrath-newsletter-march-2020/ B. The boys from Tanna who were stolen from their island home https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-21/blackbirding-legacy-haunts-tanna-vanuatu/11764586 C. Australia’s Blackbirding trade: How Pacific Islanders were lured to work, Patricia Karvelas on RN Drive https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/drive/how-pacific-islanders-were-lured-to-work/11986098 D. New film documents tragedy of human trafficking by presenting ‘Wells of… Continue Reading Be a Good Egg This Easter_Purchase Slavery-free Chocolate
Project Compassion COVID-19 Benefit Concert_LOUNGEROOM SESSION on Saturday 9th May 2020
CLEAR THE DIARY FOR SATURDAY, MAY 9th – OH WAIT, IT’S ALREADY CLEAR! You’re all set, then, for a free online concert called Loungeroom Sessions, featuring some of Australia’s greatest musicians, in support of Caritas Australia and their annual appeal, Project Compassion. On Saturday, 9th May, Gary Pinto, Aria award winning artist and… Continue Reading Project Compassion COVID-19 Benefit Concert_LOUNGEROOM SESSION on Saturday 9th May 2020
International Women’s Day 2020_8th March 2020
Project Compassion Begins_26th February 2020
Caritas Australia Website Join Project Compassion this Lent to help end poverty and transform lives. This Lent, your support can deliver emergency and humanitarian aid to people living in poverty around the world. Project Compassion On Ash Wednesday, Caritas Australia, the international aid and development agency of the Catholic Church, launches its annual Project Compassion… Continue Reading Project Compassion Begins_26th February 2020
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – 18th to 25th January
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 2020 Caritas invites communities and member organisations to pray, listen and reflect together as part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2020. The week runs from 18th to 25th January. An extract from the Caritas Internationalis website for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and… Continue Reading Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – 18th to 25th January
Be an Angel this Christmas: Buy a Global Gift
Global Gift Poster (PDF) CHRISTMAS COLLECTION as a GLOBAL GIFT At Christmas time, so special for children & families here in Australia, it’s appropriate that we take the opportunity to share our Christmas with children & families in far less privileged circumstances. Your parish may choose to support this through a Christmas collection for CARITAS GLOBAL… Continue Reading Be an Angel this Christmas: Buy a Global Gift
World Day of the Poor_17th November 2019
17 November 2019_WORLD DAY OF THE POOR The World Day of the Poor will be held on the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, this year on 17 November 2019. “The involvement of Christians in this World Day of the Poor and especially in the events of everyday life, goes beyond initiatives of assistance. Praiseworthy and… Continue Reading World Day of the Poor_17th November 2019
Climate Change Affects Us All_Sign the PETITION
From girls in rural Zimbabwe forced to walk increasing distances for clean water, to farmers in Australia tackling prolonged droughts, to Pacific Islanders facing rising seas and forced migration… Climate change is affecting us all. Fossil fuels are the largest driver of climate change. It is critically important that we transition from fossil fuels to… Continue Reading Climate Change Affects Us All_Sign the PETITION
World Water Day_22nd March 2019
Your generosity this Project Compassion is already making a world of difference Successful launches throughout the country. International guest speakers touching the hearts of schools and parishes. West Tigers Coach encourages sporting communities to “Give 100%” It was a busy March for us here at Caritas… and Lent has only begun. Read Story … Continue Reading World Water Day_22nd March 2019