Lent 2019 teacher booklet...Dinka followers of President Salva Kiir Mayardit, and Nuer supporters of...

Peace firstly means there are no wars … but it also means that there is friendship between all, that every day a step ahead is made for justice, so that there are no more children who are hungry, that there are no more sick children who do not have the possibility of receiving healthcare. — POPE FRANCIS

Lent 2019teacher booklet

Peace, Love and Life: Hope and Challenges in South Sudan

Rongomau, Aroha me te Oranga: Ngā wāwata me ngā wero o Hūtāne ki te Tonga

Welcome to South SudanThe Republic of South Sudan is Africa’s newest nation. It was formed in 2011, when 99% of South Sudanese voted to split from the northern territory of Sudan in a referendum.

Since January 2017, South Sudan has consisted of 32 states with a population of approximately 13 million people. It is ethnically very diverse with up to 64 different ethnic groups, the largest of which are the Dinka, Nuer and Shilluk peoples.

Two years after independence was declared, fighting broke out in South Sudan between government troops and rebel factions. Initially the fighting was between Dinka followers of President Salva Kiir Mayardit, and Nuer supporters of Vice President, Riek Machar. But, since 2013, the violence has escalated to a point that there are now up to 40 militia groups fighting for control of different regions of South Sudan.

In mid-2018, peace talks between the main parties took place in Ethiopia and Khartoum. As a result of the talks, a permanent ceasefire was declared with a powersharing agreement reinstating Riek Machar as one of five vice presidents.

Many middle-level governors and religious leaders are promoting long term peace. At the grass-roots level, many South Sudanese have had enough of the violence, and just want their leaders to make peace.

Since the start of the conflict, almost two million people have been internally displaced, and another two million have sought refuge in neighbouring countries, with one million in Uganda alone. More than 230,000 people are sheltering in six United Nations (UN) bases in towns across the country.

Famine was declared in conflict-affected areas in the first half of 2017. Although a concerted aid effort has averted mass starvation, the people of South Sudan are still incredibly vulnerable, with 70% of the population living in severe poverty.

Geography and PeopleSouth Sudan is a landlocked country of approximately 620,000km2. It is a land of expansive grassland, swamps and tropical rain forest straddling both banks of the White Nile. Around 72% of the country is covered in forest. It is bordered by Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Central African Republic.

There are a range of religions practised in South Sudan, including traditional religions (around 34%), Christianity (around 60%) and Islam (around 6%).

English is the official language, although there are few fluent speakers. Many speak Arabic (includes Juba and Sudanese variants) and there are 64 tribal languages. Dinka, Nuer, Bari, Zande, and Shilluk are the most widely spoken.

COVER: Students sing at St Theresa’s Primary School in Torit. Photo: Crispin Anderlini

Father Karlo Kaw preaches during a Palm Sunday Mass at the Catholic Church in Abyei. Photo: Caritas Internationalis

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Education in South SudanBecause of two prolonged periods of civil war – 1953-1972, and 1983-2005 – two generations of South Sudanese missed out on formal education. The adult literacy level today in South Sudan is just 27%.

During the unrest, much educational infrastructure was damaged. Today only 36% of primary school classrooms are permanent buildings. About 27% are semi-permanent, and 28% are open air.

In 2015, statistics indicated that there were one million South Sudanese children in primary school. Of these, 60% were boys, and 40% were girls. In secondary schools, the students are 68% male and 32% female.

Around 79% of primary school students are over-age. This is because many older children missed out on formal education during the fighting and are now catching up. It means that a year one classroom can have students ranging from five years of age to 14 years of age. This can make for difficult dynamics!

The average ratio of students to teachers in primary schools is 50:1; in secondary schools the ratio is 18:1. This large difference in ratios between primary and secondary school can be explained by the huge drop-out rate. While there are over a million children in primary school, there are less than 60,000 in secondary school.

School teachers are predominantly male. Men make up 85% of primary teachers, and 88% of secondary teachers. Again, this reflects the different roles of men and women in South Sudanese society.

Only 38% of primary teachers are actually trained, and 64% of secondary teachers are trained. Only about 70 teachers are trained in the entire country every year.

The Government and Education The South Sudanese Government allocates only 4% of its budget to education, while 50% is spent on security. The average budget allocation for education around the world is 14%. Teachers are paid only $3 (US) per month.

A primary class meets under a tree at the Caritas-supported St Daniel Comboni School in Agok. Photo: Caritas Internationalis

A teacher carries her baby while she teaches a large class of students.

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EconomySouth Sudan is the most oil-dependent country in the world, with oil accounting for almost the totality of exports, and around 70% of its gross domestic product (GDP).

However, the unstable relationship between Sudan and South Sudan, and ongoing internal conflict are threatening the country’s long-term development.

While an estimated 75% of all the former Sudan's oil reserves are in South Sudan, the refineries and the pipeline to the Red Sea are in Sudan. Under the 2005 accord, South Sudan received 50% of the former united Sudan's oil proceeds, which provide the vast bulk of the country's budget. But that arrangement was set to expire with independence.

In January 2012, the breakdown of talks on the sharing of oil revenues led South Sudan to halt oil production and halve public spending on all but salaries.

A deal in March 2013 provided for Sudan to resume pumping South Sudanese oil in May and created a demilitarised border zone.

Subsistence AgricultureDespite the potential oil wealth, South Sudan is one of Africa's least developed countries.

South Sudan is still largely a subsistence economy. About 85% of the working population is engaged in non-wage work, chiefly in agriculture (78%). The current conflict has led to below-average agricultural production, with disastrous effects on the economy, including spiralling domestic prices. Rising food prices mean that many households in both urban and rural areas are unable to afford the minimum food basket.

HyperinflationSouth Sudan’s economy is now in hyperinflation. The annual inflation increased by 730% from August 2015 to August 2016. The Central Bank has no reserves and the limited oil and non-oil revenues are spent on defence and security loans.

After the fighting that started in July 2016, the price of a 3.5 kg sack of maize meal in the capital Juba rose from $9.50 NZD to over $100 NZD. This price is equivalent to a month’s average wages in South Sudan.

On current reserve estimates, oil production is expected to reduce steadily in future years and to become negligible by 2035.

South Sudanese farmers work hard to prepare the land.

In the Yambio market there are many stalls such as this one. Photo: Adrian WatsonOil fields and pipelines in Sudan and South Sudan. bbc.com

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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is the Catholic agency for justice, peace and development – an official agency of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference. We work in partnership with impoverished communities throughout the world, and through advocacy and education for justice here at home in Aotearoa New Zealand. Currently we are working in the Pacific, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Central America.

Many challenges face our partners, Caritas and other agencies who accompany them in international development over the next decade. In this resource, learners will explore how we are working with the local Caritas agency in South Sudan to help people who face many daily challenges.

Caritas in South Sudan

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is partnering with Caritas South Sudan and other Caritas agencies to provide emergency supplies to those affected by the famine and conflict in South Sudan where millions of people face severe hunger. The extreme food shortage has been caused by civil unrest and drought. Thousands have been driven from their homes and crops by violence, and inflation has meant food prices are very high.

As part of the emergency response, Caritas is continuing to help in the following ways through our partners on the ground:• Distributing emergency food supplies• Distributing shelter and household items such as

jerry cans, buckets, and other essentials• Distributing seeds and tools• Promoting peacebuilding

Our Senior Humanitarian Programmes Co-ordinator, Mark Mitchell, visited South Sudan immediately following the increase in tension in June 2016 to assist in the emergency response. In March and April of 2017, he was there again to assist Caritas South Sudan as they responded to the famine. In 2018 he has returned twice, most recently in July 2018.

CARITAS SOUTH SUDAN

www.caritassouthsudan.org

WORKCaritas South Sudan (CSS) was formed in 2011 and is the newest member of the Caritas Internationalis network. Created in recognition of the worsening humanitarian crisis, it provides an avenue for the collective duty and commitment of the church to alleviate suffering. CSS co-ordinates and collaborates with the seven dioceses nationwide to deliver programming, acting as a hub for fundraising, which ultimately provides for the needs of families across the country.

VISIONBased on the Gospel values and Catholic social teaching, CSS advocates for peace and reconciliation, tackling poverty and empowering people to live in dignity.

MISSIONCSS is committed to serving the human person in love and dignity. Standing in solidarity with the poor, Caritas will witness for justice in the nation. They will always have a strong commitment to promote national reconciliation, peace and human rights.

Mark Mitchell talks with children in an IDP camp. Joseph Pasquale listens to people in Don Bosco IDP camp.

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COUNTRY STATISTICSPopulation: Approx. 13 million

Area: 619,745 sq. km

Languages: English, Arabic (both official), Juba Arabic, Dinka

Major religions: Traditional religions and Christianity

Currency: South Sudanese pound ($1NZD is worth around £90SSP or up to £310SSP on the black market)

Capital City: Juba

Economy: The sale of oil accounts for 97% of government revenue

Leader: President Salva Kiir Mayardit (since 2011)

Date of independence: 9 July 2011

comparison with New zealandHDI (Human Development Index) ranking: 181st out of 188 countries (NZ is 13th)

GNI (Gross National Income per capita): $1,882 (NZ has $32,870)

Life expectancy at birth: 56.1 years (In NZ it is 82.0 years)

Under-five mortality rate (per 1,000 live births): 92.6 (NZ has 5.7)

Mean years of schooling: 4.8 years (NZ has 12.5 years)

Primary school enrolment: 64% (NZ has 99%)

Secondary school enrolment: 10% (NZ has 117%!)

Mobile phone subscriptions: 21.5% (NZ has 121%!)Source:World Bank, www.worldbank.org/en/country/southsudan/overviewBBC, www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14069082United Nations Development Programme, http://hdr.undp.org/en/countries/profiles/NZL

A family take refuge from the hot sun.

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Timeline of Recent Events in South Sudan1956 Sudan gained independence from Britain and Egypt.

Anya Nya Movement (southern Sudan) demanded greater self-government.

Led to armed conflict until 1972.

1972 Addis Ababa Agreement.

Peace agreement signed between the Sudanese Government and the Southern Sudan Liberation Movement (SSLM). Southern region of Sudan established with its own government and a limited budget.

1983 Sudanese Government cancelled Autonomy arrangements of 1972. Led to an uprising by the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) – the armed wing of SPLM. Conflict continued for 22 years.

2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement in which the south was granted regional autonomy along with guaranteed representation in a national government. Also allowed for a referendum on complete independence for the south.

2011 In the referendum 99% of southern Sudanese vote for independence.

The nation of South Sudan is born.

2013 A conflict between President Salva Kiir and Vice-President Riek Machar leads to widespread violence – initially between Dinka and Nuer ethnic groups.

Conflict escalated, spreading into other parts of South Sudan.

2015-16 A temporary truce. Machar returns from exile to resume his role in government, but by July there is further conflict, and Machar is back in exile.

Feb 2017 Famine declared in South Sudan. 100,000 on the brink of starvation.

May 2017 National dialogue launched by President Kiir.

Although famine has been averted, there remain significant food shortages in South Sudan.

March 2018 United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) extended for one more year with 17,000 troops in the country.

May 2018 UN Security Council resolution. If no viable political agreement is reached by July, the Council will impose targeted sanctions on six high-ranking individuals and/or an arms embargo on South Sudan.

July 2018 Ceasefire agreed and new powersharing agreement with Riik Machar being re-instated as one of five vice presidents.

Sept 2018 Six million people are facing acute food insecurity with 2.1 million acutely malnourished women and children and 1.8 million internally displaced persons

The flag of South Sudan is proudly on display at a school in Torit. Photo: Crispin Anderlini

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RESOURCES OVERVIEW

Only available at www.caritas.org.nz

TEACHER BOOKLET

LENT POSTER

LENT ACTION

PLANPICTURE

PACK

SOUTH SUDAN

MODULELENT

MODULE

Includes lessons, worksheets, fact sheets and stories

Includes lessons, worksheets and reflection

26 VIDEOS

14 POWER POINTS

PRAYER BOOKLET

THE WAY OF THE CROSS

POWERPOINT

ACHEVEMENTSTANDARD

AS90822

KOHA BOXES

Includes background information, curriculum links and lesson overviews

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All online resources can be found at www.caritas.org.nz

Worksheets S1 Thanks Y1–2S2 Top 3S3 My HouseS4 Loving Hands

Y3–4S5 Africa in View S6 My Food Diary S7 Camp Creation S8 National Anthems

Y5–6S9 School is Cool S10 Stop ItS11 Camp Life S12 Dear Rabecca

S13 Impact of Conflict Y7–8S14 Make a DifferenceS15 Operation SustainabilityS16 Akol’s Voice

S17 Putting the Pieces Together Y9–11S18 Camp Life is HardS19 Creating PeaceS20 Building Peace at the Grassroots

Y12–13S21 South Sudan and CST S22 Eliminate the Arms TradeS23 Connectors and DividersS24 Caritas Responding in South Sudan

Fact SheetsS1 Welcome to South SudanS2 Basic Facts about South SudanS3 Geography and PeopleS4 The History of South Sudan S5 Caritas in South SudanS6 Responding to the FamineS7 Humanitarian CrisisS8 Education in South SudanS9 Food in South Sudan S10 EconomyS11 South Sudanese CultureS12 Agriculture and Cattle FarmingS13 AnimalsS14 JubaS15 YambioS16 Drivers of War in South SudanS17 The Arms Trade and South Sudan S18 Ongoing Challenges and Efforts Toward PeaceS19 What is Peace?

Online south sudan Module Details

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Summary of PowerPoints and Videos PowerPoints S1 Homes in South Sudan (Y1-4)S2 People are Hungry (Y1-6)S3 Water (Y1-4)S4 Life in a Refugee Camp (Y1-4)S5 Caritas Lends a Hand (Y1-8)S6 At School in South Sudan (Y1-8)S7 Introducing South Sudan (Y5+)S8 A Short History of South Sudan (Y5+)S9 South Sudan: Lifestyle and Culture (Y5+) S10 Riimenze Farm (Y7+)S11 Surviving the Famine (Y7+)S12 The Caritas Network in South Sudan (Y7+)S13 Take on the Caritas Challenge in 2019S14 South Sudan Photo Gallery

Videos (new)S1 Greetings in South SudanS2 Life in Torit: Lina Juan Poni S3 Life in Yei: Peter Taban Alfred S4 Time for SchoolS5 Let’s PlayS6 Mark’s ReflectionsS7 Working TogetherS8 Samuel from JongleiS9 Nandoor’s FishS10 Peace S11 Inside the Camp S12 WJ and Peace through Reggae

Videos (flashbacks)S13 South Sudan Famine S14 South Sudan Crisis S15 South Sudan Food CrisisS16 Mary's Message of Thanks S17 South Sudan: One Year On S18 Prayers for Sudan S19 National AnthemS20 Mangateen Camp in Juba S21 Cholera Outbreak S22 Camps in Tombura-Yambio S23 Celebrating Independence S24 Water Crisis S25 Healthcare Crisis S26 Backing Peace and Education

Lina Juan Poni sits with friends during a break at St Theresa’s Primary School in Torit. Photo: Crispin Anderlini

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picture pack postersA set of six posters link to the lesson themes and come with questions for reflection. Answers and more details can be found in the South Sudan module.

Poster 1: Life in South Sudan Poster 2: Having Fun

Poster 3: Water is Life Poster 4: A New Home

Poster 5: Hope for Tomorrow Poster 6: Carrying the Cross

For more details about these posters and answers to the questions, go to the South Sudan module online at www.caritas.org.nz

stories from south sudanSeven short stories are provided in the South Sudan module that can be used to provide a perspective on the life and culture of South Sudan. Many of these focus on both the challenges and the hope for a better future.

Story A: Lina Juan Poni’s Story

Story B: Peter Taban Alfred’s Story

Story C: Nandoor’s Story

Story D: Rabecca Mathew’s Story

Story E: Kang John Bol’s Story

Story F: Akol Kuol’s Story

Story G: The Story of the Wunlit Peace Conference

Clockwise from top left: Lina Juan Poni sits in front of her family's tukul (Photo: Crispin Anderlini); Peter Taban Alfred copies notes from the board in class (Photo: Crispin Anderlini); Akol Kuol reads his collection of poems (Photo: Wikimedia Commons); Nandoor protects her fish scales while she supervises a market stall.

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Lent Module, Prayers and Holy Week ResourcesThe Lent module has been prepared specifically for the first term of 2019 and has been designed to integrate with the South Sudan module. Teachers and students are encouraged to use the Lent module for the first and last week of Lent. The South Sudan module is designed to be used through the middle of Lent with four lessons provided at each learning level. Selected prayers have been assembled in the online Prayer Booklet and a PowerPoint has been designed to lead groups through a liturgy for Holy Week using the Way of the Cross.

Lent Module WorksheetsL1 Around Me L2 Starting Again L3 Here’s Hoping L4 Words of LoveL5 Impacts of Conflict in South SudanL6 Rise Above Negativity

Way of the Cross PowerPointThese Stations of the Cross allow us to meditate on Jesus’ journey to the cross whilst reflecting on the lives of people in South Sudan and around the world who face their own challenges.

First Week of Lent An introductory lesson provides the perfect start to this season of Lent. The main activities are Ash Wednesday and deciding on a plan of action for the rest of the term.

Holy Week The culmination of Lent is found in the events of Holy Week. The final lesson is based around these events through the Way of the Cross and reflections about what has been learnt during Lent.

Prayers for Primary StudentsS1 ThanksS2 WaterS3 ShelterS4 HopeS5 StudentsS6 PeaceS7 Hungry

Prayers for Secondary StudentsS8 FreedomS9 DisplacedS10 Longing for PeaceS11 Your Way

A priest reads from the Bible during Mass at St Kizito Parish outside Juba. Photo: Crispin Anderlini

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Catholic social teaching principles featured in the units of work: PREFERENTIAL PROTECTION FOR THE POOR AND VULNERABLEWe need to find ways to help those who are poor, vulnerable, or less able than ourselves. We must protect them as part of our human family.

HUMAN DIGNITYEvery person is valuable to Creator God, whether they are men or women, boys or girls, old or young, of any race or religion, rich or poor, healthy or sick, or people with disabilities. Every person has mana and is worthy of our respect.

SOLIDARITYWe belong to one big human family – one whānau. We need to support each other, no matter where we live in the world, so that everyone can live peaceful, happy and useful lives.

SUBSIDIARITYCommunities need to be empowered. Taking account of subsidiarity – mana whakahaere – means ensuring decision making happens at the most appropriate level so all those affected can contribute.

COMMON GOODRather than just focusing on ourselves, we are called to work for the good of all – hei painga mō te katoa. This means respecting the rights and responsibilities of all people.

How is God inviting us to respond to these principles?

Christ the King Primary School students in Yei wait outside their classrooms. Photo: Crispin Anderlini 13

Key messages and values1 PRIMARY • We can all be peacebuilders

• Violence will not overcome violence

• However bad things are, there is alwayshope

• Human beings can overcome conflictwith acts of goodness

• Individuals can bring peace, hope andpositive change

• Peace is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit

• We can respond to help those who arestruggling from the effects of conflict

• Life in South Sudan is very different to lifein New Zealand

• In South Sudan, access to basic needsis much harder (including food, water,shelter, health and peace)

• Caritas continues to respond to the mostvulnerable in South Sudan

SECONDARY • Violence begets violence

• Peacebuilding is a creative process

• The journey towards peace begins withourselves

• However dark things are, there is alwayshope

• Goodness is an irresistible force

• Peace ultimately comes from God, who isthe source of Peace

• Young people can have a voice and bringpositive change

• There are many drivers to the conflict inSouth Sudan

• In South Sudan, millions of people havebeen displaced from their homes

• Reconciliation is a necessary step forpeace in South Sudan

• Caritas is partnering with the churchto respond in South Sudan throughpractical emergency help andpeacebuilding work

1 Refer to the New Zealand Curriculum and Taking The High Ground: Virtues And Values In Catholic Schools for more information on applying these values.

Valuing culture Whakamanahia ngā

tikanga ā-iwi

Supporting others Manaakitanga

Faith Pono

LeadershipHautūtanga

Community Whakawhanaungatanga

ResponsibilityHaepapa

FreedomHerekorenga

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Curriculum ConnectionsKey CompetenciesThinkingManaging selfRelating to othersParticipating and contributingUsing languages, symbols and texts

PrinciplesTreaty of WaitangiCultural diversityInclusionCommunity engagementFuture focus

Catholic Values and VirtuesPono – Honesty, Sincerity, Openness

Aroha – Love, Empathy, Understanding, Equity, Developing relationships, Being open to other cultures and beliefs

Hohou-rongo – Making peace, Reconciliation

Manaaki, Manaakitanga – Respect, Care for, Hospitality

Virtues: Respect for all life; Integrity; Love; Compassion; Dignity of the person; Joy; Solidarity with the poor; Community; Justice; and Peace.

For further links to the New Zealand Curriculum go to www.caritas.org.nz/lent-schools

The true strength of the Christian is the power of truth and love, which leads to the renunciation of all violence. Faith and violence are incompatible. – Pope Francis

Curriculum ValuesDiversityEquityCommunity and participationIntegrityRespectInnovation

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Level 1 (Y1-2)God StrandChildren will learn that people are God’s unique creation made in love, for love.What is unique about South Sudan? How do people live there?

Jesus StrandChildren will learn about how Jesus showed love and respect, and how people show love and respect todayHow did Jesus show love in action? How does Caritas do this? How can we do this?

Lent Achievement ObjectiveChildren will learn that Lent is a season when people who follow Jesus try to live more like him. How can I be more like Jesus this Lent?

Level 2 (Y3-4)God StrandChildren will be able to recognise God’s activity in the world as it is expressed in various cultures.Expressions of faith in South Sudan

Church StrandChildren will learn that the Church helps people to be reconciled with God and each other through the Holy Spirit...How is the Church helping people work for peace in South Sudan?

Lent Achievement ObjectiveChildren will learn that Lent is a season for turning back to God through prayer.What can I do for God and others this Lent?

Level 3 (Y5-6)God StrandChildren will learn about God’s constant faithfulness despite at times, people’s unfaithfulness, and God’s continual call to people to be reconciled in all their relationships.In what ways is reconciliation between peoples needed in South Sudan?

Children will learn that Catholic people are called to believe in God and with the help of the Holy Spirit to build up the Kingdom or Reign of God – te Rangatiratanga.How can I contribute to building up the reign of God this Lent?

Lent Achievement ObjectiveChildren will learn that Lent is a season to repent, pray and do penance as they make their 40 day journey to Easter.What can I do during Lent this year to focus more on prayer and repentance?

Level 4 (Y7-8)Jesus StrandStudents will learn how Jesus is an advocate for the poor, the weak, the powerless, those without mana, and how this challenges Christ’s followers today to bring about justice – tika – and peace in the world.Who are the poor, weak and powerless in South Sudan? How can we support the road to peace and justice?

Students will learn about original, personal and social sin and people’s struggle against sin in the light of Jesus’ message of forgiveness – hohourongo. How does personal and social sin have an influence on the crisis in South Sudan? How might reconciliation be achieved?

Lent Achievement ObjectiveStudents will learn that the readings in Lent challenge people to follow God’s call to turn back to God, and live more just and holy lives.How can I live a just and holy life?

Religious Education Achievement Objectives PRIMARY

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. – Nelson Mandela

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Y10 Sacraments and Worship Strand10F – Sinfulness and ReconciliationStudents will develop an understanding of the deep human desire for wholeness, unity and peace, and recognise ways in which forgiveness from sins is expressed in different cultures.How is forgiveness and reconciliation expressed in South Sudanese cultures? Where in South Sudan can we see signs of the desire for peace?

Y11 Theology Strand11B – Conscience, Morality and ValuesUnderstand the nature of pono – integrity, freedom and moral responsibility.What are the moral responsibilities that come with power and governance?What are the values of different groups working for peace in South Sudan?

Y12 Justice Strand12B – Justice and PeaceIdentify ways in which people can build justice and peace.How can peace be restored in South Sudan? What role can the Church play? What role can other nations play? What are the peace processes currently underway in South Sudan?

Y13 Current Religious IssuesExplore issues related to life and society from the perspective of church and scripture.How does the international arms trade impact on the conflict in South Sudan? How can we apply Christian principles (from Church teaching and Scripture) to areas such as weapons manufacturing?

SECONDARY

Boys write notes in class at St Daniel Comboni School in Agok. Photo: Caritas Internationalis

Girls take time to laugh at St Daniel Comboni School in Agok. Photo: Caritas Internationalis 17

SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 1

FOCUS The country of South Sudan

ACTIVITYVote on favourite games

WORKSHEETWorksheet S1 ThanksComplete the bubbles to show what you are thankful for in your life

RELEVANT RESOURCESPoster 1 Life in South SudanPoster 2 Having Fun Video S5 Let’s PlayVideo S1 Greetings in South SudanPrayer S1 Thanks

PRAYERPrayer S1 Thanks

ACTIONUse greetings in South Sudanese Arabic

LENT MODULE – FIRST WEEK OF LENT

FOCUS Understanding Lent

ACTIVITY Ash Wednesday liturgyIntroducing the Caritas koha box

WORKSHEET Worksheet L1 Around MeDraw everyone who could be loved/helped

RELEVANT RESOURCES Lent posterPoster 1: Life in South Sudan

PRAYER Prayer S6: Peace

CHALLENGE Who will I help this Lent?


FOCUSLife in South Sudan

ACTIVITYCompare day to Lina Juan

WORKSHEETWorksheet S2 Top 3Draw your three favourite things to do and compare with Lina Juan

RELEVANT RESOURCESPoster 3 Water is LifePowerPoint S3 Water Video S2 Life in Torit: Lina Juan Poni Prayer S2 Water

PRAYERPrayer S2 Water

ACTIONContinue using greetings

Primary Y1-2 Lesson overview

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3

Despite challenges in South Sudan there is always hope. Photo: Crispin Anderlini

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FOCUS Homes in South Sudan

ACTIVITYFinding out about different homes

WORKSHEETWorksheet S3 My HousePaint your home, label the parts and compare with homes in South Sudan

RELEVANT RESOURCESPoster 4 A New HomePowerPoint S1 Homes in South Sudan PowerPoint S4 Life in a Refugee Camp

PRAYERPrayer S3 Shelter

ACTIONMake a donation using the koha box


FOCUS Caritas helping in South Sudan

ACTIVITYBeing loving hands

WORKSHEET Worksheet S4 Loving HandsWrite a short prayer within a hand shape and make a class display

RELEVANT RESOURCESPoster 5 Hope for Tomorrow PowerPoint S5 Caritas Lends a Hand

PRAYERPrayer S4 Hope

ACTIONContinue praying for the people of South Sudan

LENT MODULE – HOLY WEEK

FOCUS Holy Week

ACTIVITY Reflect on learnings about South SudanReflect on LentCreate new class time focused on highlighting acts of love Send in donations from the Caritas koha box

RELEVANT RESOURCESWay of the Cross PowerPointPoster 6 Carrying the Crosswww.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3UKd6LQKng

REFLECTION Who did I help this Lent? Was it difficult?What did I learn? (refer to week one)


Two boys wash themselves early in the morning in an IDP camp in Agok. Photo: Caritas Internationalis

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FOCUS School in South Sudan

ACTIVITYCompare school experiences

WORKSHEETWorksheet S5 Africa in ViewComplete the map of Africa and colour in South Sudan.

RELEVANT RESOURCESPoster 5 Hope for TomorrowPowerPoint S6 At School in South Sudan Fact Sheet S8 Education in South SudanVideo S4 Time for SchoolVideo S1 Greetings in South Sudan

PRAYERPrayer S5 Students



FOCUS Introducing Lent – New beginnings

ACTIVITY Ash Wednesday liturgyIntroducing the Caritas koha boxHighlight actions to achieveLearn a game from South Sudan

WORKSHEET Worksheet L2 Starting AgainSketch times when you’ve had to start again and show how it felt each time

RELEVANT RESOURCESLent posterKeep it Simple for Lent Action PlanVideo S5 Let’s Play

PRAYER Pray as a class for those who are starting again or facing change

CHALLENGE What can I do for God and others this Lent?


FOCUSDaily life in South Sudan

ACTIVITY Compare daily experiences

WORKSHEET Worksheet S6 My Food DiaryKeep a food diary for the week and record how often you feel hungry

RELEVANT RESOURCES Poster 1 Life in South Sudan PowerPoint S2 People are Hungry PowerPoint S3 WaterVideo S2 Life in Torit: Lina Juan Poni

PRAYER Prayer S2 Water

ACTION Reflect on your food diary



A girl carries a chair on her head during her walk to school in Agok. Photo: Caritas Internationalis

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FOCUS Shelter and camp life in South Sudan

ACTIVITY Reflect on life in a refugee camp

WORKSHEETWorksheet S7 Camp CreationCreate a small model of a refugee camp complete with homes, trees and people

RELEVANT RESOURCESVideo S1 Greetings in South Sudan Poster 4 A New Home PowerPoint S1 Homes in South Sudan Video S11 Inside the Camp PowerPoint S5 Caritas Lends a Hand


ACTIONMake a donation using the koha box


FOCUS Faith, church and peace

ACTIVITY Compare national anthems

WORKSHEET Worksheet S8 National Anthems Sing and compare the national anthems of both New Zealand and South Sudan

RELEVANT RESOURCESwww.youtube.com/watch?v=RYdfQvZrakM Video S19 National Anthem Poster 6 Carrying the CrossCaritas Challenge 2019 video

PRAYERUse words from national anthems on posters that can be the prayer focus

ACTIONHow can you support the work of Caritas in South Sudan?


FOCUS Holy Week

ACTIVITY Reflect on learnings about South SudanReflect on LentCreate new class time focused on highlighting acts of love Way of the Cross liturgySend in donations from the Caritas koha box

RELEVANT RESOURCESWay of the Cross PowerPointwww.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3UKd6LQKng

REFLECTIONHow did you go in your Lenten personal challenge? (refer back to week 1)


Water containers can be very heavy – especially when balanced on your head! Photo: Caritas Internationalis

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FOCUS History and school in South Sudan

ACTIVITY Summarise key events in recent historyCompare school experiences

WORKSHEETWorksheet S9 School is Cool Create a presentation to show what school is like in South Sudan compared with school in New Zealand

RELEVANT RESOURCESPowerPoint S8 A Short History of South Sudan Video S4 Time for School Video S3 Life in Yei Peter Taban Alfred PowerPoint S6 At School in South SudanVideo S1 Greetings in South Sudan

PRAYERPrayer S5 Students



FOCUS Introducing Lent

ACTIVITYAsh Wednesday liturgyIntroducing the Caritas koha boxHighlight actions to achieveLearn a game from South Sudan

WORKSHEETWorksheet L3 Here’s HopingList hopes for the year and create a poster as a visual reminder

RELEVANT RESOURCESKeep it Simple for Lent Action PlanAsh Wednesday liturgyIntroducing the Caritas koha boxVideo S5 Let’s Play


CHALLENGE Choose tasks on Action Plan to achieve during Lent


FOCUSPeople are hungry

ACTIVITY Find out more about the level of hunger in South Sudan and the Caritas response

WORKSHEETWorksheet S10 Stop It Plan a Caritas Challenge ‘Stop It’ event to remind everyone about what it’s like to be hungry

RELEVANT RESOURCESPowerPoint S2 People are Hungry Video S2 Life in Torit: Lina Juan Poni PowerPoint S5 Caritas Lends a Hand Video S16 Mary’s Message of Thanks PRAYERPrayer S7 Hungry

ACTIONPlan a Caritas Challenge event



Peter Taban Alfred laughs with his friends in class. Photo: Crispin Anderlini

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FOCUS Refugee camps

ACTIVITY Research current statistics

WORKSHEET Worksheet S11 Camp LifeWrite a story or draw a cartoon of life in a refugee camp

RELEVANT RESOURCESVideo S25 Healthcare Crisis Video S11 Inside the Camp


ACTIONContinue using greetings


FOCUS Peace in South Sudan

ACTIVITYWrite a letter to a young inspiring peacebuilder

WORKSHEETWorksheet S12 Dear RabeccaWrite a letter to Rabecca to encourage her in her work to bring peace and hope in South Sudan

RELEVANT RESOURCESFact Sheet S19 What is Peace? Story D Rabecca Mathew’s StoryVideo S19 National Anthemwww.youtube.com/watch?v=RYdfQvZrakM

PRAYERVideo S18 Prayers for Sudan

ACTIONReflect on Rabecca's life and learn from her example


FOCUS Holy Week

ACTIVITY Reflect on learnings about South SudanReflect on LentWay of the Cross liturgySend in donations from the Caritas koha box

RELEVANT RESOURCESWay of the Cross PowerPoint

REFLECTIONHow did you go achieving your actions during Lent (chosen in week one)?

CHALLENGELive ordinary lives with extraordinary love


Families that have left their homes must carry all their belongings with them. Photo: Caritas Internationalis

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FOCUS The impact of conflict

ACTIVITY Comparing own experience with conflictResearch conflict within Africa

WORKSHEETWorksheet S13 Impact of ConflictCreating an artwork that shows the impact of conflict

RELEVANT RESOURCESPowerPoint S8 A Short History of South SudanVideo S8 Samuel from JongleiVideo S14 South Sudan CrisisStory E Kang John Bol’s StoryVideo S1 Greetings in South Sudan

PRAYERPrayer S6 Peace



FOCUS Introducing Lent

ACTIVITYDisplaying the Action PlanAsh Wednesday liturgyIntroducing the Caritas koha boxHighlight calendar actions to achieve

WORKSHEETWorksheet L4 Words of LoveChoose an inspirational quote about love to create a bumper sticker

RELEVANT RESOURCESKeep it Simple for Lent Action PlanAsh Wednesday liturgyIntroducing the Caritas koha boxVideo S2 Life in Torit: Lina Juan PoniPowerPoint S9 South Sudan: Lifestyle and Culture

PRAYERUse the bumper stickers as inspiration during prayer time

CHALLENGE Choose tasks on calendar to achieve during Lent


FOCUSThe 2017 famine

ACTIVITY Comparing drought and famineConsidering how New Zealanders can help

WORKSHEETWorksheet S14 Making a DifferenceOrganise a Caritas Challenge ‘Stop It’ event to understand what it’s like to be hungry

RELEVANT RESOURCESVideo S13 South Sudan Famine Video S15 South Sudan Food Crisis PowerPoint S11 Surviving the Famine Video S9 Nandoor’s FishCaritas Challenge 2019 video

PRAYERPrayer S7 Hungry

ACTIONPlan a Caritas Challenge event



Collecting water can require walking long distances as these children experience daily.

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FOCUS Empowerment and sustainability

ACTIVITY Find out about Peter’s daily lifeDiscover what life is like in a camp

WORKSHEET Worksheet S15 Operation SustainabilityDesign a model of a farm showing what will be produced and whereRELEVANT RESOURCESVideo S3 Life in Yei: Peter Taban AlfredVideo S11 Inside the Camp Video S22 Camps in Tombura-YambioPowerPoint S10 Riimenze Farm

PRAYERSentence prayers for the people of South Sudan

ACTIONReflection time


FOCUS Positive change

ACTIVITYBe inspired by Akol Kuol’s storySee what Caritas is doing

WORKSHEETWorksheet S16 Akol’s Voice Write a poem or a song imagining you are Akol Kuol

RELEVANT RESOURCESwww.caritas.org.nz/where-we-work Video S7 Working TogetherPowerPoint S5 Caritas Lends a HandPowerPoint S12 The Caritas Network in South SudanStory F Akol Kuol’s Story


ACTIONContinue planning a Caritas Challenge event


FOCUS Holy Week

ACTIVITY Reflect on learnings about South SudanReflect on LentWay of the Cross liturgySend in donations from the Caritas koha boxResearch current peace status in South Sudan

RELEVANT RESOURCESWay of the Cross PowerPointVideo S5 Let’s PlayPoster 2 Having Fun

REFLECTIONHow did you go achieving some of your actions during Lent (from week one)?


Caritas South Sudan volunteers distribute tarpaulins and other items. Photo: Caritas Internationalis

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FOCUS Freedom, responsibility and conflict

ACTIVITYLearn about the drivers of the conflict in South Sudan

WORKSHEET Worksheet S17 Putting the Pieces TogetherJigsaw reading activity summarising different factors fuelling the conflict in South Sudan

RELEVANT RESOURCESVideo S23 Celebrating IndependenceVideo S17 South Sudan: One Year On Video S14 South Sudan CrisisFact sheet S10 Economy Fact sheet S16 Drivers of War in South Sudan Fact sheet S17 The Arms Trade and South SudanFact sheet S18 Ongoing Challenges and Efforts toward PeaceCaritas Challenge 2019 video

PRAYERPrayer S8 Freedom

ACTION Plan a Caritas Challenge event


FOCUS Introducing Lent and South Sudan

ACTIVITY Find out about South Sudan and the crisis

WORKSHEET Worksheet L1 Impacts of Conflict in South SudanIdentify the impacts of the crisis on the country and write a letter to Mark Mitchell

RELEVANT RESOURCESPowerPoint S8 A Short History of South SudanFact Sheet S7 Humanitarian CrisisVideo S6 Mark’s Reflections

PRAYERPray for humanitarian work in South Sudan and around the world

CHALLENGE What can our class do during Lent to support the work of Caritas in South Sudan?


FOCUSDisplacement and humanitarian assistance

ACTIVITY Research current statistics for South Sudan

WORKSHEET Worksheet S18 Camp Life is HardCompare life before the conflict to life in the camp.

RELEVANT RESOURCESVideo S20 Mangateen Camp in Juba Video S11 Inside the CampVideo S8 Samuel from Jonglei Video S9 Nandoor’s FishVideo S16 Mary’s Message of Thankshttps://data2.unhcr.org/en/situations/southsudanwww.reliefweb.int

PRAYERPrayer S9 Displaced

ACTION Continue planning a Caritas Challenge event



Peace, and an end to conflict, are the common messages from most of the people. Photo: Crispin Anderlini

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FOCUS Building peace

ACTIVITY Understand challenges young people in South Sudan face and how they can bring peace and change

WORKSHEETWorksheet S19 Creating PeaceReflect on Pope Francis’ key principles for peacebuilding and on personal peacebuilding experiences

RELEVANT RESOURCESVideo S3 Life in Yei Peter Taban Alfred Video S4 Time for School Video S26 Backing Peace and Education Video S12 WJ and Peace through ReggaeVideo S10 Peace

PRAYERPrayer S10 Longing for Peace

ACTION Apply one of Pope Francis’ key principles for peace in your own life


FOCUS Forgiveness and reconciliation

ACTIVITY Reflect on the Wunlit Peace Conference and efforts towards reconciliation

WORKSHEETWorksheet S20 Building peace at the GrassrootsConsider symbols that express forgiveness and reconciliation and the role of peer mediation in schools to resolve conflicts

RELEVANT RESOURCESStory G The Story of the Wunlit Peace Conference

PRAYERPrayer S11 Your Way

ACTIONPractise active listening in at least one conversation every day


FOCUS Holy Week

ACTIVITY Reflect on learnings about South SudanReflect on peace and reconciliation Way of the Cross liturgySend in donations from the Caritas koha box

RELEVANT RESOURCESWay of the Cross PowerPointVideo S7 Working TogetherPowerPoint S12 The Caritas Network in South Sudan

REFLECTIONLook back at your Lent challenge in week one. Has your class successfully completed an action to help the people of South Sudan?


Two students embrace at St Theresa's School in Torit.

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FOCUS Peacebuilding and CST

ACTIVITYConsider drivers of conflict and how CST principles relate to efforts for peace

WORKSHEETWorksheet S21 South Sudan and CSTMatch peace activities with CST principles

RELEVANT RESOURCESPowerPoint S8 A Short History of South Sudan Fact Sheet S16 Drivers of War in South SudanVideo S12 WJ and Peace through ReggaeCaritas Challenge 2019 video

PRAYERShare a song that promotes peace

ACTION Lead a Caritas Challenge event


FOCUS Introducing Lent and South Sudan

ACTIVITYFind out about South Sudan and the crisis

WORKSHEET Worksheet L1 Rise Above NegativityReflect on the need for positivity in peacebuilding

RELEVANT RESOURCESPowerPoint S8 A Short History of South SudanVideo S6 Mark’s Reflections

PRAYERPray for all those engaging in peacebuilding in South Sudan

CHALLENGE What can I do during Lent to ‘rise above negativity’ in my own life?


FOCUSInternational arms trade and moral responsibility

ACTIVITYFind out more about the international arms trade and how our investment decisions may matter

WORKSHEETWorksheet S22 Eliminate the Arms TradeExamine New Zealand’s position on the International Arms Trade

RELEVANT RESOURCESFact Sheet S16 Drivers of War in South Sudan Fact Sheet S17 The Arms Trade and South SudanPope Francis' prayer intentions for June 2017: Eliminate arms tradewww.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=74&v=hUtxTvdSF_4

PRAYERPray for the elimination of the arms trade

ACTIONFind out more about your KiwiSaver scheme and share your findings with others



Community pumps are essential sources of water.

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FOCUS Peace, connectors and dividers

ACTIVITY Find out more about efforts for peace in South Sudan

WORKSHEETWorksheet S23 Connectors and DividersIdentify people and factors that connect or divide in the search for peace

RELEVANT RESOURCESFact Sheet S18 Ongoing Challenges and Efforts Toward PeaceVideo S26 Backing Peace and EducationVideo S10 Peace

PRAYERPray for the work of peacebuilders and connectors in South Sudan

ACTIONReflection on how we can be more of a connector and less of a divider


FOCUS The Caritas response and CST

ACTIVITYFind out more about what Caritas is doing in South Sudan

WORKSHEET Worksheet S24 Caritas Responding in South SudanReflect on the Caritas response in South Sudan and how it connects to CST principles RELEVANT RESOURCESVideo S7 Working Together Video S11 Inside the CampVideo S16 Mary’s Message of ThanksVideo S20 Mangateen Camp in JubaVideo S21 Cholera OutbreakVideo S22 Camps in Tombura-Yambio

PRAYERPrayer S9 Displaced

ACTION Continue to plan a Caritas Challenge event


FOCUS Holy Week

ACTIVITY Discuss the different levels of society in which peace needs to be restoredWay of the Cross liturgySend in donations from the Caritas koha box

RELEVANT RESOURCESWay of the Cross PowerPoint

ACTIONComplete the final stages for your Caritas Challenge event


Many South Sudanese work very hard outside like this man in Torit. Photo: Crispin Anderlini

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CHALLENGING ALL YOUTH!The Caritas Challenge is a nationwide, 24-hour event for schools and youth groups in New Zealand. It offers hands-on experiences that are fun and informative, while raising funds and providing an opportunity for young people to experience some of the challenges faced by those living with poverty and injustice.

In 2019 the focus will be on South Sudan, where ongoing conflict, food insecurity and poverty continue to challenge millions of South Sudanese.

For more information contact: [email protected] or 0800 22 10 22WWW.CARITAS.ORG.NZ/CARITAS-CHALLENGE

Launch Weekend 3–5 May 2019Events happening throughout New Zealand 3 May – 16 June 2019

Join us to stand in solidarity with those living in poverty and injustice around the world. All funds collected in 2019 will help Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand support Caritas South Sudan as they help thousands of people who are in need of the very basics we take for granted, including food, water, health, shelter and peace. STOP ITSWEAT ITLIVE ITMOVE IT

TE WERO O CARITAS

Students celebrate the start of lunch at St Joseph’s Primary School in Juba. Photo: Crispin Anderlini

http://www.caritas.org.nz/caritas-challenge

Relevant websites worth checking outGovernment of South Sudan www.goss-online.org

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand www.caritas.org.nz

Caritas Internationalis www.caritas.org/where-caritas-work/africa/south-sudan/

Caritas South Sudan http://caritassouthsudan.org

The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand www.catholic.org.nz

CIA factbook www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/od.html

If it were my home www.ifitweremyhome.com/compare/NZ/SS

United Nations Data http://data.un.org/en/iso/ss.html World Bank Data www.worldbank.org/en/country/southsudan/overview

World Health Organisation www.who.int/countries/ssd/en/ caritasaotearoanz

A child covers his head with a blanket after waking up in an IDP camp in Wau. Photo: Caritas Internationalis

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSWriting: Michael Stewart, Gemma Sinnott, Mark Mitchell, Crispin Anderlini, Teresa Shanks and Adrian WatsonEditing: Graeme SiddleHumanitarian Co-ordinator: Mark MitchellCaritas Kaihāpai Māori: Tāneora Ryall Design: Rose Miller (Kraftwork)Photography/Videography: Crispin Anderlini, Mark Mitchell, Adrian Watson and Caritas InternationalisVideo editing: Michael Stewart, Crispin Anderlini and Jo-Angelique AraizaNarrator: Nyabana Atem RiakLiturgy sketches: Johannes Sijbrant

ISBN 978-0-908348-47-3 (print) 978-0-908348-48-0 (online)

Main phone: 04 496 1742 Free phone: 0800 22 10 22 Website: www.caritas.org.nz

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