Standing in Solidarity – Resources

Below are links to a range of resources that can help you in organising your actions to be part of Standing in Solidarity.

 

Action Ideas & resources

This document includes a range of actions your school could take and some resources to support it.

 

Circle of Silence – Action resources

Circle of Silence is a reflective action that schools can hold at their schools in solidarity with immigrants and refugees.

 

CAPSA Resource Pack

This pack includes links to factsheets, petitions, prayers, speakers, curriculum packs, books, stories & films – a great resource to have conversations in your school at every level.

 

Educational Resources

A range of activities to get students thinking more deeply about refugee issues.

 

Prayers of Solidarity

Prayers to say in solidarity with those seeking safety.

 

We Welcome Refugees poster

A poster you can print off and put up around your school and community.

 

Circle of Silence flier

If you are hosting a Circle of Silence event, you can use these fliers to explain to others what you are doing and why.

 

Pope Francis on Lesbos

Prayers said to those living in limbo at Camp Moira.

 

Films

A great list of films you can access or purchase.

 

Sample Note to Parents

This a sample letter schools can use to explain to parents what the National Day of Prayer & Action is and why the school is participating.

 

Catholics & People Seeking Asylum

An overview of the central Catholic response to Australia’s immigration policies, compiled by Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ.

 

Basic Policy Overview

A basic outline of Australian policies affecting people seeking asylum, and CAPSA’s view of a more humane alternative.

 

Read more about the National Day of Prayer & Action.

Take the Pledge to be involved in this action.

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