Whakakāhoretia ti Kaikiri. Kotahi anō tātou i roto i te Karaiti! Say no to Racism - we are one in Christ!

Last week was  Social Justice Week and the kaiako and ākonga spent time reflecting on what racism looks like and how we can stand and say no to racism.

The title of the Caritas resource we have used is SAY NO TO RACISM. WE ARE ONE IN CHRIST. This issue is both challenging and vitally important for all of us. 

As we journeyed through the week, the key question for us to reflect on us was how are we becoming one in Christ? 

Of course, the negative impacts of racial discrimination are explored through the various elements, but the most important step for all of us, is to respond with love and acceptance, following Catholic social teaching (CST) principles, as Jesus modelled.

The poster for Social Justice Week conveys a strong message using thousands of faces to remind us that we are all part of one human family. We may be different in so many ways, but we can come together and work for justice, peace and love. The mosaic that is formed in the poster is the kowhaiwhai pattern that symbolises movement and change.

What is Racism?

Key Messages