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LENT 2020
TEACHER BOOKLET
RĒNETI 2020
TE PUKA MĀ TE KAIAKO
Caritas in Action:
Restoring Hope and Spreading Love
Caritas e Kōkiri ana i ana Mahi:
Te Whakapiki i te Tūmanako,
te Tuku Whānui hoki i te Aroha
Love is the only light which can constantly illuminate a world grown dim.— POPE FRANCIS
Introduction Whakataki
Lent is the period of preparation for Easter – a time of people on our planet to bring transformation, renewal,
prayer, fasting and almsgiving to those in need. During hope and peace.
this time, we have an opportunity to draw nearer to God
The 2020 resources are unique this year as they have
and be transformed by the Holy Spirit. The theme for
been designed to build upon past resources over the last
Lent 2020 is Renewed by the Spirit. Pope Francis says,
six years. They provide new stories and updates to the
‘Let yourself be transformed. Let yourself be renewed by
many programmes that have been shared in schools. It
the Spirit… do not abandon the path of love but remain
is assumed that students may not have used particular
ever open to his supernatural grace, which purifies and
resources in the past and these resources are still very
enlightens.’ (Gaudete et Exsultate #24)
relevant and effective and can be utilised once more.
Life is a journey, with mountains, valleys, and
Challenges for communities include lack of access
unexpected challenges. We all need time to be renewed
to basic needs (including food, water, shelter and
and transformed. God is the ultimate source of truth and
love. Through this season of Lent let us encounter the healthcare), the impact of climate change, threatened
Spirit anew so that we can continue on the ‘path of love’. land rights, extreme weather events, conflict, Julianne Hickey, the director of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, shares
displacement, managing waste, finding a justice that a special moment with Ursula Rakova from the Carteret Islands
As Pope Francis reminds us, ‘God wants to speak to seems elusive and avoiding poverty.
the world by your life.’ (#24) Our own personal renewal
should be the catalyst to bring further renewal in the There are a range of lesson packs at different levels that There is a selection of lesson packs that are
lives of the people we meet. We can be the hands and include stories, updates, lessons and worksheets for recommended for each level, but teachers also have the
feet of God, as his very ambassadors, on Earth. specific countries and themes. This is different from the flexibility to adapt lesson packs for any particular level.
usual single country focus but with Caritas Aotearoa The recommended lesson packs for each level can be
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, as the agency for justice, found on pages 6 and 7.
New Zealand celebrating it’s 50th anniversary it seems
peace and development, is sharing life with local
fitting to celebrate the diverse work in many nations. For the week 5 lessons, a focus has been placed on
communities all around the world. Through this work,
Caritas is bringing hope and spreading love in different The Lent and Holy Week lesson packs are based on students putting into practice the challenges of Laudato
ways. Schools and other Caritas supporters enable existing liturgical lessons from the current New Zealand Si’ (Pope Francis’ encyclical from 2015). The call to care
Religious Education curriculum and have been adapted for creation – both God’s people and environment – has
this work to happen. The Lent resources for schools in
to be used at the start and the end of the unit. Three a strong connection to the themes for 2020.
2020 are entitled Caritas in Action: Restoring Hope and
Spreading Love and highlight the way Caritas continues separate lessons are provided covering: an introduction All the resources can be accessed online at
to work in solidarity with some of the most vulnerable to Lent, Ash Wednesday and Holy Week. www.caritas.org.nz
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Resources Overview Tirohanga Whānui ki ngā Rauemi
TEACHER BOOKLET
TE PUKA MĀ TE KAIAKO CARITAS CHALLENGE POSTERS
NGĀ PĀNUI WHAKAAHUA MŌ KOHA BOXES
ACTION PLAN TE WERO O CARITAS NGĀ POUAKA KOHA
Includes background information
and curriculum links MAHERE KŌKIRI
LENT POSTER
PĀNUI WHAKAAHUA
MŌ TE RĒNETI
VIDEOS PRAYER BOOKLET
NGĀ ATAATA PUKAPUKA KARAKIA
LESSON PACKS NOTES ACHIEVEMENT STANDARD
NGĀ MŌKIHI AKORANGA HE TUHINGA PAEREWA PAETAE
POWERPOINTS THE WAY OF THE
NGĀ POWERPOINT CROSS POWERPOINT
Includes lessons, worksheets, TE ARA O TE RĪPEKA AS90822 Assessment
stories, resources and country Task Sheet for Students
information
ONLY AVAILABLE AT WWW.CARITAS.ORG.NZ
He taonga rongonui te aroha ki te tangata. Goodwill towards others is a precious treasure.
TRADITIONAL MĀORI WHAKATAUKĪ 3
Caritas in the World Ko Caritas i roto i te Ao
In Syria, where war has In the Holy Land, Caritas is Caritas works in partnership with Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
Caritas has been
raged for more than 8 currently partnering with Bethlehem Development and Partnership in is the Catholic agency for justice,
supporting hundreds of
years, Caritas workers have University supporting a Livelihood Action (DPA) to help and support peace and development – an official
thousands of Rohingya
been supporting the most Improvement Programme. some of the poorest and most agency of the New Zealand Catholic
from Myanmar who
vulnerable (those left behind Emergency medical care and marginalised people in Cambodia Bishops Conference. Caritas works
are now living in
in dangerous environments ongoing health services in schools – particularly indigenous in partnership with impoverished
Bangladesh – many in
or forced to leave their has been provided in collaboration subsistence farmers in Mondulkiri communities throughout the world, and
the Cox’s Bazaar area.
homes). with Caritas Jerusalem. and Ratanakiri. through advocacy and education for
justice here at home in Aotearoa New
Zealand. Programmes continue in the
Pacific, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
More than 4 million people from Caritas has supported NASSA (Caritas
South Sudan have been displaced Philippines) with emergency response and
in recent years. Caritas is working preparedness for future cyclones; as well as
with their partners in many of the providing assistance to communities to help
refugee camps to provide emergency them adopt more sustainable farming and
assistance. fishing practices.
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Caritas has supported a number In Papua New Guinea, Caritas has Caritas works with both In Kiribati, Caritas supports a
of groups in West Papua continued to respond to a number of natural Church and community Health Champions Programme
including Sekretariat Keadilan disasters. A water supply system is being partners in the Solomon run by Teitoiningaina (the
Perdamaian (SKP), YASANTO, developed in Bitokara (West New Britain). Islands within the Catholic Women’s Association),
and KASHUOKTA over the last Support has been given to women and education sector (with training local women to have
two decades. This support has children in Wabag promoting their rights rural training centres), an impact on their community
enabled local West Papuans to and protection through training for parents. and recent successful through improved nutrition and
realise their rights, find their voice Lujan Home for Girls, in Vanimo, has been renewable resource healthy lifestyles for themselves
and gain new sources of income. supported with funding for food provisions. initiatives. and their families.
In Timor-Leste, Caritas In Fiji, Caritas
supports a women’s supports young
livelihood organisation people to become
called Hamahon Feto Timor self-employed farmers
(HAFOTI) to provide rural through non-formal
women the opportunity to training at the Tutu
learn new skills and gain an Rural Training Centre
income for their families. on Taveuni Island.
Support has also been An emergency
provided to Radio Timor preparedness
Kmanek (RTK), a Catholic programme was
radio station in Dili. successfully carried out
in Suva, in case an event
like Cyclone Winston
was to happen again.
Partnering with
Caritas Tonga,
support has been
given to local families
to help them access
resources; ranging
from basics, such as
Within Aotearoa New Zealand, Caritas works
water, to emergency
through advocacy, education and development to
supplies needed after
promote justice and peace. As part of the commitment
experiencing disasters
to working with indigenous peoples, relationships
– such as Cyclone Gita.
with local communities continue to deepen within the
tangata whenua programme. This includes support of
the Te Roopu Haurongo group in the Bay of Plenty.
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2020 Lesson Focus Aronga Akoranga
Year Level WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3
Lent introduction KIRIBATI HOLY LAND
Y1–2 and Ash Wednesday Focus: Nutrition Focus: Health care
Lent introduction CAMBODIA TONGA
Y3–4 and Ash Wednesday Focus: Rural farmers Focus: Being prepared
Lent introduction KIRIBATI PHILIPPINES
Y5–6 and Ash Wednesday Focus: Nutrition Focus: Faith in action
Lent introduction WEST PAPUA PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Y7–8 and Ash Wednesday Focus: Rights and guardianship Focus: Finding a new home
Lent introduction CAMBODIA FIJI
Y9–10 and Ash Wednesday Focus: Land rights Focus: Empowering education
Lent introduction SYRIA / SOUTH SUDAN / BANGLADESH TANGATA WHENUA
Y11–13 and Ash Wednesday Focus: Displacement Focus: Youth justice
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WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6
TIMOR-LESTE Living Laudato Si’1
Holy Week
Focus: Learning and sharing Focus: Be the best you
PAPUA NEW GUINEA Living Laudato Si’
Holy Week
Focus: Water Focus: Think of others
Living Laudato Si’
TONGA & FIJI
Focus: Educate others Holy Week
Focus: Emergency response
to protect our environment
SOLOMON ISLANDS Living Laudato Si’
Holy Week
Focus: Energy from waste Focus: Care and protect creation
Living Laudato Si’
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Focus: Make a difference today Holy Week
Focus: Careers
for the good of tomorrow
Living Laudato Si’
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Focus: Hear the cry of the earth Holy Week
Focus: Energy from waste
and the poor
1 Laudato Si’ is the Latin title of Pope Francis’ encyclical letter from 2015 focused on care for our common home.
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Featured Catholic Social Teaching Principles
Ngā Mātāpono Akoranga Pāpori e Aronuitia ana
HUMAN DIGNITY COMMON GOOD
TE TAPU O TE TANGATA HE PAINGA MŌ TE KATOA
Every person is valuable to Creator God, whether they are Rather than just focusing on ourselves, we are called to
men or women, boys or girls, old or young, of any race work for the good of all. This means respecting the rights
or religion, rich or poor, healthy or sick, or people with and responsibilities of all people.
disabilities. Every person has mana and is worthy of our
respect. SUBSIDIARITY
MANA WHAKAHAERE
SOLIDARITY
Communities need to be empowered. Taking account of
WHAKAWHANAUNGATANGA subsidiarity means ensuring decision making happens
We belong to one big human family - one whānau. We at the most appropriate level so all those affected can
need to support each other, no matter where we live in contribute.
the world, so that everyone can live peaceful, happy and
useful lives. STEWARDSHIP
KAITIAKITANGA
PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR THE
God calls us to care for all of his creation – those who walk
POOR AND VULNERABLE on the Earth, and the Earth itself. We need to be stewards –
HE WHAKAARONUI MŌ TE HUNGA kaitiaki – of the treasures that our creator has gifted us.
We need to find ways to help those who are poor,
vulnerable, or less able than ourselves. We must care for PARTICIPATION
them as part of our human family. NĀU TE ROUROU, NĀKU TE ROUROU
Everyone has a part to play as active members of our local and
global communities. Participation means recognising we each
have something unique and important to contribute to society.
How is God challenging us to put these principles into place?
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Communicating means
sharing, and sharing
demands listening…
being able to share
questions and doubts,
to journey side by
side, to banish all
claims to absolute
power and to put our
abilities and gifts at
the service of the
common good.
– POPE FRANCIS
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Key Messages and Values
Faith Ngā Karere Matua me ngā Mahi Nunui
Pono
• God can renew us through his Spirit
Supporting others • Jesus calls us to love others
Manaakitanga • We need to think of others
• Community is important – we are all part of God’s whānau
• We can show love through small daily actions
Valuing culture
Whakamanahia ngā • Poor communities around the world face many challenges
tikanga ā-iwi • Land is important for many reasons
• Education helps to provide hope for the future
Community • Caritas works with some of the poorest and most vulnerable communities throughout the world
Whakawhanaungatanga • After an emergency event, such as a cyclone, people desperately need the basics to life (food, water, shelter, healthcare, etc…)
• Climate change is having a big impact – especially on poorer families that are reliant on growing their own food
• Laudato Si’ calls us all to care for God’s creation
Freedom
Herekorenga • The Holy Spirit can renew and transform us to be God’s ambassadors of love to transform the world
• Loss of both human rights and land rights are significant challenges for indigenous people
• The issue of displacement is important right now – with more than 70 million people having been forced out of their homes
Responsibility
• The impacts of Climate change are very real for vulnerable communities
Haepapa
• In solidarity, we can walk together with others in need
• Ongoing dialogue and commitment enable positive change
Leadership • We must take seriously our responsibility to be guardians and stewards (kaitiaki) of God’s creation
Hautūtanga
• We need to make a difference today for the good of tomorrow
2 Refer to the New Zealand Curriculum and Taking The High Ground: Virtues And Values In Catholic Schools for more information on applying these values.
10Curriculum Connections Ngā Hononga Marautanga
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Key Competencies Curriculum Values Principles Catholic Values and Virtues
Thinking Diversity Treaty of Waitangi Pono – Honesty, Sincerity, Openness
Managing self Equity Cultural diversity Aroha – Love, Empathy, Understanding, Equity, Developing
Relating to others Community and participation Inclusion relationships, Being open to other cultures and beliefs
Participating and contributing Integrity Community engagement
Hohou-rongo – Making peace, Reconciliation
Using languages, symbols and texts Respect Future focus
Manaaki, Manaakitanga – Respect, Care for, Hospitality
Innovation
Rangimarie – Peace
Our understanding that we are stewards of God’s creation, our solidarity with the Virtues: Faith, Hope, Charity, Prudence (wisdom), Justice,
poor, and our respect for the common good make the issue of environmental justice the Fortitude (courage) and Temperance (self-control).
responsibility of every person. — THE NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE (2006)
3 Refer to the NZCEO’s document, Virtues and values in New Zealand Catholic Schools, www.nzceo.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Virtues-and-Values-in-Catholic-Schools-2014.pdf (Oct 2014)
For further links to the
New Zealand Curriculum go to
www.caritas.org.nz/lent-schools
11Religious Education Achievement Objectives PRIMARY
KURA TUATAHI
Ngā Whāinga Paetae Mātauranga Whakapono
Level 1 (Y1-2) Level 4 (Y7-8)
God Strand God Strand
Children will learn that people are God’s unique creation made in love, for love. Children will learn about the gifts taonga God gives to people to be used for the
Jesus Strand work of the Church to help bring about the Kingdom or Reign of Tika, Rangimarie
Children will learn about how Jesus showed love and respect, and how people and Aroha.
show love and respect today. Jesus Strand
Lent Achievement Objective Children will learn how Jesus is an advocate for the poor, the weak, the powerless,
Children will learn that Lent is a season when people who follow Jesus try to live those without mana, and how this challenges Christ’s followers today to bring about
more like him. justice – tika – and peace in the world.
Lent Achievement Objective
Level 2 (Y3-4)
Children will learn that the readings in Lent challenge people to follow God’s call to
God Strand turn back to God, and live more just and holy lives.
Children will be able to show love and respect for God’s gift of creation, accept
responsibility for the environment, and recognise the tapu sacredness of whenua
land.
Jesus Strand
Children will learn that Jesus respected tapu in people by exercising tika
justice, pono integrity and aroha love.
Lent Achievement Objective
Children will learn that Lent is a season for turning back to God through prayer.
Level 3 (Y5-6)
God Strand
Children will learn that Catholic people are called to believe in God and with the
help of the Holy Spirit to build up the Kingdom or Reign of God – te Rangatiratanga.
Jesus Strand
Children will learn about the life of Jesus Hehu.
Lent Achievement Objective
Children will learn that Lent is a season to repent, pray and do penance as they
make their 40 day journey to Easter.
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KURA TUARUA
Y9 Y11
Scripture and Tradition Strand Theology Strand
9E – Creation and Co-creation 11A – The Trinity
Students will be able to understand the concept of co-creation and recognise that Students will recognise Te Atua as the creator who sustains all of life and that within
Christians are called to co-operate with God in building up creation. creation all life forms are interconnected and interdependent.
Students will be able to recognise that although De-creation is part of human 11B – Conscience, Morality and Values
experience, Hehu Karaiti renews Creation. Students will understand the nature of pono – integrity, freedom and moral
responsibility.
9A – My Story: Our story
Students will be able to identify and reflect on the values and traditions of their Y12
particular whānau and school.
Social Justice Strand
Y10 12B – Justice and Peace
Students will identify and explore key principles and concepts - including human
Human Experience Strand
dignity, freedom and responsibility - underlying the Church’s teaching on particular
10A – Discovering our Identity
issues of social justice.
Students will understand that life is a journey during which Christians accept
responsibility for one another. Students will identify ways in which people can build justice and peace.
Social Justice Strand Y13
10E – Inspiring Men and Women Social Justice Strand
Students will recognise what it means to be an inspiring man or woman – both in 13C – Ethics and Ethical Issues
our own society and in the Jewish and Christian traditions – and identify men and Students will justify in accordance with Catholic Ethics, a course of action in a
women in our own time who fulfil this role. particular situation.
Sacraments and Worship Strand 13J – Current Religious Issues
10 F – Sinfulness and Reconciliation Students will explore issues related to life and society from the perspective of
Students will recognise the impact of sin in our world and understand its origins in church and scripture.
the misuse of human freedom and the failure to love Te Atua and one another.
10H – Expressions of Catholic Life
Students will recognise how the nature and work of the Catholic Church shows itself
in people’s lives at both the local and universal levels.
13CHALLENGING
ALL YOUTH!
The Caritas Challenge is a nationwide event for
schools and youth groups in New Zealand. It
offers hands-on experiences that are fun and
informative, while raising funds and providing
an opportunity for young people to experience
some of the challenges faced by those living with TE WERO
poverty and injustice. O CARITAS
In 2020 the focus will be on the many
communities Caritas is supporting around the
world – some of which are the poorest and most
vulnerable on the planet.
Launch Weekend 1–3 May 2020
Events happening throughout New Zealand
1 May – 14 June 2020
Join us to stand in solidarity with those living in poverty and injustice
around the world. All funds collected in 2020 will help Caritas Aotearoa
New Zealand support thousands of people who are desperate for the
very basics we take for granted, including food, water, health, shelter
and peace. Because of our partnership with the New Zealand Aid
programme, every dollar raised could be matched by up to $4.
MOVE IT LIVE IT SWEAT IT STOP IT
For more information contact:
challenge@caritas.org.nz or 0800 22 10 22
WWW.CARITAS.ORG.NZ/CARITAS-CHALLENGE
14RELEVANT WEBSITES
WORTH CHECKING OUT
ĒTAHI PAE TUKUTUKU WHAI
HUA KI TE TITIRO ATU
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand Catholic
New Zealand Bishops Conference
www.caritas.org.nz www.catholic.org.nz
Caritas Bangladesh Nufuels
https://caritasbd.org www.bfsnz.biz/nufuels
Caritas Internationalis United Nations Data
www.caritas.org http://data.un.org/en
Caritas Jerusalem World Bank Data
www.caritasjr.org www.worldbank.org/en/
country
Caritas Philippines
www.nassa.org.ph World Factbook
www.cia.gov/library/
Caritas Syria publications/resources/the-
https://syria.caritas.org world-factbook/
DPA (in Cambodia) World Health ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS HE KUPU WHAKAMIHI
http://dpacam.org Organisation
Writing – Michael Stewart and Teresa Shanks
Faith Alive www.who.int/countries
Programmes input – Murray Shearer, Marion Fergusson,
www.faithalive.org.nz
Phil Brass, Amanda Craddock, Finn Egan and Julianne Hickey
Faith Central Consultation – Thanks to the many principals, teachers,
www.faithcentral.org.nz RE advisors, students and Caritas staff that gave feedback
Main phone: 04 496 1742
Translation – Piripi Walker and Danny Karatea-Goddard
HAFOTI (in Timor-Leste) Free phone: 0800 22 10 22
Editing – Amanda Gregan and Graeme Siddle
https://hafoti.com Website: www.caritas.org.nz
Design – Rose Miller (Kraftwork)
Images – Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand and Caritas Internationalis
Video editing – Michael Stewart and Teresa Shanks
Liturgy sketches – Johannes Sijbrant caritasaotearoa
caritasnz
ISBN 978-0-908348-56-5 (print) caritasaotearoanz
978-0-908348-57-2 (online)
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