Livesimply
A challenge to schoolchildren to consider how they can make choices that will enable each of us to live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with the poor
God calls us to share so everyone has what they need - a message which especially resonates with children
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A photo, story, reflection and action of every month of the year. Perfect for adding a global dimension to RE, PSHE and citizenship topics throughout the year and an essential addition to your assembly toolkit |
 | Community Challenges for children (71.81 kB) The livesimply challenges encourage children to learn more about ways in which they can make a difference in the world by living simply, sustainably and in solidarity as a school community. |
 | Live Simply photopack (4.39 MB) Pack of images to help your class engage with the issues involved in the livesimply challenge. |
 | Solidarity powerpoint which introduces and explains the idea of working together for a common goal and taking action to bring about change |
 | Song: If you want to change the world, then change your life (28.00 kB) A livesimply song by SPANNED (Supporting People with Additional Needs in the Nottingham Diocese) is sung to the tune of "If you're happy and you know it". Learn it all or choose a couple of verses to sing at assembly |
 | Reach Out to the World: Vocals (3.46 MB)
Containing the vocal score, track, and lyrics for the specially-penned livesimply song. |
 | Reach Out to the World: Tune only (3.47 MB)
Containing the tune for the specially-penned livesimply song. |
| Reach Out to the World: Harmonies (3.44 MB)
Containing harmonies for the specially-penned livesimply song. |
| Reach Out to the World: Backing track (3.47 MB)
Containing the backing track for the specially-penned livesimply song. |
 | Livesimply picnic liturgy (412.53 kB) Children's picnic liturgy; By sharing our gifts we can achieve more than acting alone |
| Livesimply picnic grace (231.77 kB) Use this worksheet to write a grace for your livesimply picnic. |
| Use this placemat template to create your own promise placemat to use at your livesimply picnic. |
 | Loaves and fishes photopack (928.71 kB) Pack of images to help you plan a livesimply picnic for your class. This is a ZIP file so please ensure you have WinZIP software to use it. The copyright for these pictures is owned by the photographers named. Contact webfeedback@cafod.org.uk if you have any queries |
Fundraising and campaigning in your school is a great way for young people to support our work while learning about social justice - here are some schemes you can try
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Come join us on facebook and get in touch. Upload pictures and tell us what you are up to. We'd love to hear from you. |
 | A-Z of Fun Fundraising Ideas (1.13 MB) Great ideas to get your fundraising started! |
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This fundraising toolkit will help you hold successful fundraising events for CAFOD and make planning your event as straightforward as possible. |
