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livesimply for youth leaders

Breaking bread at LiveIt! [CAFOD]
Breaking bread at LiveIt! [CAFOD]

Challenge the young people you work with to be radical, to stand out from the crowd and to make a difference to the world by committing to livesimply

Inspired by the justice-based Papal encyclical Populorum Progressio (‘On the Development of Peoples’ for those of you too young to have learnt Latin) written by Pope Paul VI in 1967, the livesimply challenge calls us to live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with people who are poor.

Here you will find resources which you can use in an informal setting with young people, although many of our other materials can also be used under the banner of livesimply, so take a look around and you’re sure to find something that suits your needs.


Resources to order

Click on the resource name to order by email, or call 0207 095 5572

'Great generation' tshirts [CAFOD]

Great generation hoodies and t-shirts

Featuring the popular design from the ‘great generation’ posters.
Ethically sourced and available in sizes unisex S, M, L XL and ladies fitted, sizes 10-16
Cost: Hoodies £24 plus P&P. T-shirts £12 plus P&P

Great generation A6 postcards and A2 posters

Featuring the challenge from Nelson Mandela to the young people of the world. Printed on recycled paper/card.
FREE

Louder Than Words DVD-Rom

Introduces livesimply to KS3/4 and contains a KS3 scheme of work on "Church: Community and Responsibility". Also contains eight dynamic film clips from around the world
Free

Resources to download

Why bother? General Election Resource (134.00 kB)

Resources to help Catholic young people consider issues around the General Election, created by the Livesimply Youth Network.

Tackling climate change at liveit! in Manchester, March 2008 [CAFOD]

Youth liturgy based on treasure (32.29 kB)

This creative and participative liturgy for young people uses the scriptural quote “For wherever your treasure is, there will your heart be also”.

With my own two hands powerpoint (1.85 MB)

A 24-slide powerpoint reflection which can be used by itself or as part of the Youth liturgy based on treasure (which contains directions for using the powerpoint and details of suggested music)

Great generation poster (705.97 kB)

Downloadable poster featuring the inspiring quote from Nelson Mandela

Word document

Quick quiz on livesimply (50.00 kB)

Catholic social teaching quiz with answers

Word document

Simply the Best instructions (53.00 kB)

Host your very own catholic social teaching (CST) show!

Published on 15/02/2007, last updated on 26/02/2009
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