Inquiry Question: Does "equal" always mean "fair"?
1. How did Pauline Jaricot raise funds for mission? How is this similar to what your school does in Socktober? (P)
2. How does the Lideta Catholic Cathedral School provide opportunities for children in Ethiopia?
3. What does "sustainable development" mean? How are the projects we support sustainable?
4. What was happening in the world when Pauline Jaricot founded the Society for the Propagation of the Faith? What challenges did she face? (S)
1. Interview a woman in your life about their job. Could a woman in other countries have access to the same job?
2. What revolutionary shift in equality occurred in US soccer as of this year? Does this exist in other sports too?
3. Create a prayer of thanks using the You/Who/Do/Through method for someone deserving. (P) ⚽
4. Read Awer Mabil’s story. What are the values he learnt while living in a refugee camp, and what does he not want from people? (S)
1. Find a new or extra job you could take on at home to help your family and start today. (P) ⚽
2. Take a pay-cut! Invite your parents to add your pocket money to your Socktober page for a week or longer. (P) ⚽
3. Think about what job you want to do when you finish school. What is one small thing you can do today towards achieving that? ⚽
4. Master a new soccer skill. Note the steps you took to learn it. Would these be different for a student from Ethiopia? (S) ⚽
5. Buddy up with a younger student, or family member, and teach them how to make a sockball. Help them to understand why you are making one. (S)
KEY: ⚽ = Goal Package item! Register as a Socktober Star to choose a Package. | (P) = Primary activity | (S) = Secondary activity
Scripture Link
Colossians 4:5:
"Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity."
Part of proclaiming the gospel and making it clear (Colossians 4:3–4) is found in the believer's actions toward unbelievers. Two important principles are presented here. First, wisdom or discernment should be used regarding our actions—our "walk"—toward unbelievers. What we do and what we say must be consistent, over time, and with each other, in order to clearly present the message of Jesus.
Second, we are to make effective use of our time. Some translations interpret this phrase as "making the most of every opportunity." (BibleRef.)
Catholic Social Teachings
1. Participation and Subsidiarity - God made us to be part of communities, families and countries, so all people can share and help each other. No one community should have dominance over another or interfere in their lives.
2. Human Dignity - God made each person, so every life is important and should be protected.
3. Common Good - A true community is one where the common good is reached when we work together to befter the wellbeing of all people in our community and the wider world.
4. Solidarity - God created all people, so we are all brothers and sisters in God’s family, wherever we live.
Additional Activities: primary
📚 READ...
- The Voyage - Vescio & Edmonds
- I'm Australian Too - Mem Fox
- Open Your Heart to Country - Jasmine Seymour
...and be inspired!
📺 WATCH...
- Australia’s ambassador to the Holy See, Chiara Porro, speaking at the Mission: one heart many voices conference in 2021 ⚽
- ‘Queen of Katwe’ (2016, Directed by Mira Nair)
- ‘How I Harnessed the Wind’ (William Kamkwamba, TEDGlobal 2009)
...and be moved!
🎧 LISTEN...
- ‘Hold On Tight’ – Greg Holden
- ‘Opportunity’ – Sia
- 'Child Like Faith' - Chi Chi Ft. Bryann T (Kingdom Muzic)
...and reflect!
🎨 DO...
- Find out how the Deberety Farm provides opportunities for families in Emdibir.
- Find out who the Lideta Catholic Cathedral School prioritises for its scholarship program. Why do they do this?
- Learn how to play a traditional Ethiopian game, and then teach a friend or family member to play.
- Interview a family member or teacher about their learning opportunities growing up and how this has helped them in their work. What changes have they seen over time and how has it impacted on their industry?
...and make an impact!
Additional Activities: Secondary
📚 READ...
- ‘Census data shows we’re more
culturally diverse than ever. Our
institutions must reflect this’
(Sukhmani Khorana, The Conversation, 2022) - I Was Born for This – Alice Oseman
- 'Ethiopia’ – Country Profile by IWGIA
...and be inspired!
📺 WATCH...
- Australia’s ambassador to the Holy See, Chiara Porro, speaking at the Mission: one heart many voices conference in 2021 ⚽
- ‘Advice to my 12-year-old self’ (Series 1, Briana Davey, Fran Kelly, ABC iView)
- ‘What’s it Like? …to be a refugee’ (Series 1, ABC iView)
...and be moved!
🎧 LISTEN...
- ‘Hold On Tight’ – Greg Holden
- ‘Opportunity’ – Sia
- ‘Beds are Burning’ – Midnight Oil
...and reflect!
🎨 DO...
- Find out how the Deberety Farm provides opportunities for families in Emdibir.
- Why is it more difficult for women to find work in Ethiopia and other developing countries? Do they have equal rights to employment and income? How is that different to working conditions in Australia?
- Learn more about the Young Christian Students movement at www.aycs.org.au. What is their philosophy in approaching issues of injustice in Australia? How are you able to get involved in their work?
- How has the world game of soccer promoted opportunity around the world? How are the outcomes different in Ethiopia from Australia or the United States?
