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Pope to canonise Acutis and Frassati, host meeting on children’s rights
Pope Francis announced that he will canonise Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati next year and that the Vatican will host a world meeting on the rights of the child on February 3. Source: CNS.
Labor to launch national commission for Indigenous youth
A new national commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people will be launched in January. Source: Canberra Times.
Pope Francis visits Vatican’s Summer Camp
Pope Francis brought joy to the children of the Vatican’s Summer Camp yesterday, in what has become an annual tradition for the Holy Father. Source: Vatican News.
Holiday program brings kids closer to God
Dozens of Brisbane school-aged kids were “powering up” with the Holy Trinity at a three-day Encounter Catholic Kids program at Twelve Apostles Church, Darra, last week. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Joy can change the world, Pope tells children
To change the world, children must “press ahead and be joyful”, ask why there is injustice and always help others, Pope Francis told thousands of children gathered in Rome for the Church’s first-ever World Children’s Day. Source: CNS.
Humbly walking with God, SpongeBob and kids
It is my hope that World Children’s Day will enrich parish children’s ministries in the same way that World Youth Day enriches youth ministries, writes Kate Moriarty. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
New curriculum aims to encourage children’s natural curiosity
A world of exploration and wonder has blossomed for children around the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese, with the launch of the Early Years Religious Education Curriculum. Source: Catholic Voice.
Dedicated early education plan to help under-5s
Australia will for the first time have a dedicated strategy for children aged up to five years, in a step towards achieving universal access to early childhood education and care. Source: The Australian.
Campaign launched to find desperately needed foster parents
For more than two years, 11-year-old Ollie has been living in temporary accommodation, cared for by a rotating roster of youth workers. Source: Region Illawarra.