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Caritas and Lent2015
Light a fire in the heart of the world.Whakakāngia te kāpura ki roto i te ngākau o te ao tāngata.
The central symbol of Caritas is the cross and flames
The flames represent God’s love
for the world.
And our love for
each other.
Caritas ‘lights a fire in the heart of the world’ by
encouraging people to help those who suffer from injustice and poverty.
Human dignity
Principles that guide our choices
Solidarity
Stewardship
Preferential Option for the Poor
We work where there are natural disasters
Bringing emergency relief and help with recovery
We help refugees after man-made disasters like wars
Through education
Caritas helps people to develop their communities...
at kindergartens in the Solomon Islands
Through improved water facilities
in the Philippines
Through helping people grow food
in Nepal
Caritas works with people in Aotearoa New Zealand
Te Kura taumata o Panguru
Caritas is concerned about caring for the environment
Last year Caritas produced a report about the Pacific region called ‘Small but Strong’.
Education about social justice is important. Why?
Building Back Better in the Philippines
Helping Filipinos to be better prepared for disasters
Lent calendarTeachers’ booklet including prayers
Online worksheetsVideos and PowerPointsKoha boxSingout 4 justiceWay of the Cross
Resources to help you during Lent
Light a fire in the heart ofthe world
Sing out 4 Justice
Justice Leadership Days
Fundraising for Lent
Caritas Challenge
The Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development
Ngā Mihi
Thank you
MaramingSalamat Po
Thanks to our partners for supplying the photos.