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.