Caritas is the Catholic Aid Organisation working for a
world free of poverty and injustice.
*Delivering aid in emergencies
*Supporting development overseas
*Working for justice in Aotearoa New Zealand
and throughout the world.
The exercise of the ministry of charity has been part
of the church’s activity since the time of the apostles. Together with the
Sacraments and the proclamation of the Word, it is an essential expression of
the deepest nature of the Church. As an integral part of the Church in Aotearoa
New Zealand, our Catholic schools participate
in this ministry. A key way in which they do this is by participating in the
work of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand.
Caritas was established by the Bishops of New Zealand
to enable Catholics to participate in the work of justice and charity within New Zealand and
in other countries. Every Catholic school’s involvement with Caritas is an
essential part of the expression of its Catholic character.
Caritas New Zealand
is part of Caritas Internationalis, a network of 165 Catholic
aid, development and social justice agencies working
to build a better world. Caritas agencies work especially for the poor and
oppressed in over 200 countries and territories. (Information from “A Guide to Caritas for schools”)
In our
school we have supported Caritas in 2012 by:
·
Our Tables -A -thon in Lent, where
we raised $3152. This made our school one of the most successful fundraisers
for Caritas this year.
·
A visit from The CEO of Caritas
Aotearoa, New Zealand in August. Julianne Hickey spoke to our middle and senior
syndicate students about the work of Caritas. She was particularly impressed
with the level of questioning of our children and their interest in the topic.
·
Our focus on Sustainability in
Term 2 was based on the Caritas Social Justice unit, God’s Earth, Our Earth
based on the fundamental belief that we have to look after the gifts God has
given us, our talents and our health.
Mufti Day
To conclude our Caritas fund raising we will have Mufti Mania Day on 21st September. Children
will wear mufti to school and bring a gold coin donation. Mufti Mania Day is an
annual event organised by the NZ Catholic Primary Principals Association
to raise money for poor and vulnerable communities. This year the money
raises is being spent on education in the Soloman Islands.
Nau te rourou,
Naku te
rourou,
Ka ora ait
e iwi.
With your
contribution
And my
contribution
The
wellbeing of all
People is
assured.
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