Education Calendar

The Caritas Education Team works with Catholic school students across Aotearoa New Zealand, helping them explore Catholic social teaching (CST) and connect faith with action and justice.

Through our programs, students discover the root causes of poverty and injustice while learning how they can make a real difference. From composing original songs for SINGout4JUSTICE to creating innovative solutions in the Kaitiaki2Share competition, our students put their faith into action.

Our annual calendar includes Lent resources, Caritas Challenge, Caritas Justice Chats, YCC Day, Social Justice Week, and student competitions that raise both awareness and funds for communities around the world.

A virtual meeting with multiple groups of students and facilitators from different colleges. Some participants are smiling and making gestures, with a mix of desktops and classroom backgrounds.
A collage of six photos with a mission theme, including children praying, students smiling, a classroom presentation, a group of students posing, a classroom setting, and children participating in outdoor activities. The central text reads 'Called to Mission' with a biblical quote about hope, faith, and love for justice.
Group of diverse women and men posing together indoors, smiling, with colorful decorations and space-themed posters on the wall.
Caritas Education Calendar 2026, featuring various events from January to December, including dates for Caritas Challenge, Lent, Refugee and Migrant Prayer Day, Justice Chats, and social justice week, with images of people, children, and logos.

Collaborating with Schools Across New Zealand

Caritas partners with Catholic schools nationwide to help young people respond to injustice in our world. Our Education Team travels across the country, providing engaging resources, interactive sessions (both in person and virtual), and practical support to teachers and students.

Whether it’s developing Lent resources aligned with the liturgical calendar, running workshops on global partnerships, or supporting students through competitions and campaigns, we’re here to help your school community connect faith with action.

A speaker and a woman standing at a podium during a presentation in a conference room filled with seated attendees. The presentation slide on the large screen displays a prayer of forgiveness.
A woman sitting on a bench, raising her hand, giving a presentation at Marist School. A large screen displays a slide titled 'Marist Presentation' with the Caritas logo, the date, and the presenter's name. The classroom has colorful posters and student artwork on the walls, a guitar leaning against a cabinet, and a laptop on a small table.

  • Lent

    The Caritas Education Team creates a suite of resources each year for Lent.

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  • Caritas Challenge

    The Caritas Challenge is an annual event for schools and youth groups around New Zealand to demonstrate solidarity with those living with poverty or injustice.

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  • Caritas Justice Chats

    The Caritas Education Team is excited to spend time with student leaders around New Zealand with a focus on social justice and making a difference for those who need it most.

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  • YCC Day

    Since 2007, Catholic schools around New Zealand have held a special day each year to support small school communities around the Pacific.

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  • SINGout 4 JUSTICE

    This annual competition is a way for students to share their musical talents.

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  • Kaitiaki 2 Share

    This is an annual competition for students to share their creative and unique ideas around how to care for creation.

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  • Social Justice Week

    Each year, we develop engaging resources for Social Justice Week, raising awareness of important issues through the lens of Catholic social teaching principles. Explore this year’s theme and resources.

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