Lent 2019 teacher booklet

Peace, Love and Life: Rongomau, Aroha me te Oranga: Hope and Challenges in South Ngā wāwata me ngā wero o Hūtāne ki te Tonga

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

Welcome to In mid-2018, peace talks between the main parties Geography and People took place in and Khartoum. As a result of The Republic of South Sudan is Africa’s newest nation. the talks, a permanent ceasefire was declared with a South Sudan is a landlocked country of approximately 2 It was formed in 2011, when 99% of South Sudanese powersharing agreement reinstating Riek Machar as one 620,000km . It is a land of expansive grassland, swamps voted to split from the northern territory of Sudan in a of five vice presidents. and tropical rain forest straddling both banks of the referendum. White Nile. Around 72% of the country is covered in Many middle-level governors and religious leaders are forest. It is bordered by Sudan, Ethiopia, , , Since January 2017, South Sudan has consisted of 32 promoting long term peace. At the grass-roots level, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Central African states with a population of approximately 13 million many South Sudanese have had enough of the violence, Republic. people. It is ethnically very diverse with up to 64 and just want their leaders to make peace. different ethnic groups, the largest of which are the There are a range of religions practised in South Sudan, Dinka, Nuer and Shilluk peoples. Since the start of the conflict, almost two million people including traditional religions (around 34%), have been internally displaced, and another two million (around 60%) and (around 6%). Two years after independence was declared, fighting have sought refuge in neighbouring countries, with one broke out in South Sudan between government troops million in Uganda alone. More than 230,000 people are English is the official language, although there are few and rebel factions. Initially the fighting was between sheltering in six United Nations (UN) bases in towns fluent speakers. Many speak Arabic (includes Juba and Dinka followers of President Salva Kiir Mayardit, and across the country. Sudanese variants) and there are 64 tribal languages. Nuer supporters of Vice President, Riek Machar. But, Dinka, Nuer, Bari, Zande, and Shilluk are the most widely since 2013, the violence has escalated to a point that Famine was declared in conflict-affected areas in the spoken. there are now up to 40 militia groups fighting for control first half of 2017. Although a concerted aid effort has of different regions of South Sudan. averted mass starvation, the people of South Sudan are still incredibly vulnerable, with 70% of the population COVER: Students sing at St Theresa’s Primary School in Torit. living in severe poverty. Photo: Crispin Anderlini 2 Because 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 A primary class meets under a tree at the Caritas-supported St Daniel Comboni School in Agok. Photo: Caritas Internationalis 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 teacher carries her baby while she teaches a large class of students.

3 Economy In January 2012, the breakdown of talks on the sharing of oil revenues led South Sudan to halt oil production South Sudan is the most oil-dependent country in the and halve public spending on all but salaries. world, with oil accounting for almost the totality of exports, and around 70% of its gross domestic product (GDP). A deal in March 2013 provided for Sudan to resume pumping South Sudanese oil in May and created a However, the unstable relationship between Sudan demilitarised border zone. and South Sudan, and ongoing internal conflict are threatening the country’s long-term development. Subsistence Agriculture While an estimated 75% of all the former Sudan's oil Despite the potential oil wealth, South Sudan is one of reserves are in South Sudan, the refineries and the Africa's least developed countries. pipeline to the Red Sea are in Sudan. Under the 2005 accord, South Sudan received 50% of the former united South Sudan is still largely a subsistence economy. Sudan's oil proceeds, which provide the vast bulk of About 85% of the working population is engaged the country's budget. But that arrangement was set to in non-wage work, chiefly in agriculture (78%). The expire with independence. 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 South Sudanese farmers work hard to prepare the land. areas are unable to afford the minimum food basket.

Hyperinflation South 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.

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

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

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand Caritas in South Sudan CARITAS SOUTH SUDAN

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is the Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is partnering with Caritas www.caritassouthsudan.org Catholic agency for justice, peace and South Sudan and other Caritas agencies to provide development – an official agency of emergency supplies to those affected by the famine and WORK the New Zealand Catholic Bishops conflict in South Sudan where millions of people face Caritas South Sudan (CSS) was formed in 2011 and is the Conference. We work in partnership with severe hunger. The extreme food shortage has been newest member of the Caritas Internationalis network. impoverished communities throughout caused by civil unrest and drought. Thousands have Created in recognition of the worsening humanitarian the world, and through advocacy and been driven from their homes and crops by violence, crisis, it provides an avenue for the collective duty and education for justice here at home in and inflation has meant food prices are very high. commitment of the church to alleviate suffering. CSS Aotearoa New Zealand. Currently we are co-ordinates and collaborates with the seven dioceses working in the Pacific, Asia, the Middle As part of the emergency response, Caritas is nationwide to deliver programming, acting as a hub for East, Africa and Central America. continuing to help in the following ways through our fundraising, which ultimately provides for the needs of partners on the ground: families across the country. Many challenges face our partners, Caritas • Distributing emergency food supplies and other agencies who accompany them VISION • Distributing shelter and household items such as in international development over the Based on the Gospel values and Catholic social teaching, jerry cans, buckets, and other essentials next decade. In this resource, learners will CSS advocates for peace and reconciliation, tackling • Distributing seeds and tools explore how we are working with the local poverty and empowering people to live in dignity. • Promoting peacebuilding Caritas agency in South Sudan to help MISSION Our Senior Humanitarian Programmes Co-ordinator, people who face many daily challenges. CSS is committed to serving the human person in Mark Mitchell, visited South Sudan immediately love and dignity. Standing in solidarity with the poor, following the increase in tension in June 2016 to assist Caritas will witness for justice in the nation. They will in the emergency response. In March and April of 2017, always have a strong commitment to promote national he was there again to assist Caritas South Sudan as reconciliation, peace and human rights. they responded to the famine. In 2018 he has returned twice, most recently in July 2018. 5 COUNTRY STATISTICS comparison with Population: Approx. 13 million Area: 619,745 sq. km New zealand Languages: English, Arabic (both official), , Dinka HDI (Human Development Index) ranking: 181st out of 188 countries Major religions: Traditional religions and Christianity (NZ is 13th) Currency: ($1NZD is worth around £90SSP or up to GNI (Gross National Income per capita): $1,882 (NZ has $32,870) £310SSP on the black market) Life expectancy at birth: 56.1 years (In NZ it is 82.0 years) Capital City: Juba Under-five mortality rate (per 1,000 live births): 92.6 (NZ has 5.7) Economy: The sale of oil accounts for 97% of government revenue Mean years of schooling: 4.8 years (NZ has 12.5 years) Leader: President Salva Kiir Mayardit (since 2011) Primary school enrolment: 64% (NZ has 99%) Date of independence: 9 July 2011 Secondary school enrolment: 10% (NZ has 117%!) Mobile phone subscriptions: 21.5% (NZ has 121%!) Source: World Bank, www.worldbank.org/en/country/southsudan/overview BBC, www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14069082 United Nations Development Programme, http://hdr.undp.org/en/countries/profiles/NZL

A family take refuge from the hot sun.

6 Timeline of Recent Events in South Sudan

1956 Sudan gained independence from Britain and . May 2017 National dialogue launched by President Kiir. Anya Nya Movement (southern Sudan) demanded greater self- Although famine has been averted, there remain significant food government. shortages in South Sudan. Led to armed conflict until 1972. March 2018 United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) extended for one 1972 Addis Ababa Agreement. more year with 17,000 troops in the country. Peace agreement signed between the Sudanese Government and the May 2018 UN Security Council resolution. If no viable political agreement is Southern Sudan Liberation Movement (SSLM). Southern region of reached by July, the Council will impose targeted sanctions on six Sudan established with its own government and a limited budget. high-ranking individuals and/or an arms embargo on South Sudan.

1983 Sudanese Government cancelled Autonomy arrangements of 1972. July 2018 Ceasefire agreed and new powersharing agreement with Riik Machar Led to an uprising by the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) – the being re-instated as one of five vice presidents. armed wing of SPLM. Conflict continued for 22 years. Sept 2018 Six million people are facing acute food insecurity with 2.1 million 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement in which the south was granted acutely malnourished women and children and 1.8 million internally regional autonomy along with guaranteed representation in a displaced persons 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.

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

7 RESOURCES OVERVIEW

TEACHER BOOKLET LENT LENT PICTURE ACTION POSTER PACK PLAN

Includes background information, curriculum links and lesson overviews

26 PRAYER VIDEOS BOOKLET

KOHA BOXES

SOUTH SUDAN LENT MODULE MODULE

ACHIEVEMENT 14 THE WAY OF THE CROSS STANDARD POWER AS90822 POINTS POWERPOINT Includes lessons, worksheets, Includes lessons, fact sheets and stories worksheets and reflection

Only available at www.caritas.org.nz 8 Online south sudan Module Details Worksheets Fact Sheets S1 Thanks Y1–2 S1 Welcome to South Sudan S2 Top 3 S2 Basic Facts about South Sudan S3 My House S3 Geography and People S4 Loving Hands S4 The S5 Caritas in South Sudan S5 Africa in View Y3–4 S6 Responding to the Famine S6 My Food Diary S7 Humanitarian Crisis S7 Camp Creation S8 Education in South Sudan S8 National Anthems S9 Food in South Sudan S10 Economy S9 School is Cool Y5–6 S11 South Sudanese Culture S10 Stop It S12 Agriculture and Cattle Farming S11 Camp Life S13 Animals S12 Dear Rabecca S14 Juba S13 Impact of Conflict Y7–8 S15 Yambio S14 Make a Difference S16 Drivers of War in South Sudan S15 Operation Sustainability S17 The Arms Trade and South Sudan S16 Akol’s Voice S18 Ongoing Challenges and Efforts Toward Peace S19 What is Peace? S17 Putting the Pieces Together Y9–11 S18 Camp Life is Hard S19 Creating Peace All online resources can be found S20 Building Peace at the Grassroots at www.caritas.org.nz

S21 South Sudan and CST Y12–13 S22 Eliminate the Arms Trade S23 Connectors and Dividers S24 Caritas Responding in South Sudan

A family wait with others while shelters are constructed in an IDP camp. 9 Lina Juan Poni sits with friends during a break at St Theresa’s Primary School in Torit. Photo: Crispin Anderlini

Summary of PowerPoints and Videos

PowerPoints Videos (new) Videos (flashbacks) S1 Homes in South Sudan (Y1-4) S1 Greetings in South Sudan S13 South Sudan Famine S2 People are Hungry (Y1-6) S2 Life in Torit: Lina Juan Poni S14 South Sudan Crisis S3 Water (Y1-4) S3 Life in Yei: Peter Taban Alfred S15 South Sudan Food Crisis S4 Life in a Camp (Y1-4) S4 Time for School S16 Mary's Message of Thanks S5 Caritas Lends a Hand (Y1-8) S5 Let’s Play S17 South Sudan: One Year On S6 At School in South Sudan (Y1-8) S6 Mark’s Reflections S18 Prayers for Sudan S7 Introducing South Sudan (Y5+) S7 Working Together S19 National Anthem S8 A Short History of South Sudan (Y5+) S8 Samuel from Jonglei S20 Mangateen Camp in Juba S9 South Sudan: Lifestyle and Culture (Y5+) S9 Nandoor’s Fish S21 Cholera Outbreak S10 Riimenze Farm (Y7+) S10 Peace S22 Camps in Tombura-Yambio S11 Surviving the Famine (Y7+) S11 Inside the Camp S23 Celebrating Independence S12 The Caritas Network in South Sudan (Y7+) S12 WJ and Peace through S24 Water Crisis S13 Take on the Caritas Challenge in 2019 S25 Healthcare Crisis S14 South Sudan Photo Gallery S26 Backing Peace and Education

10 picture pack posters A 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

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. stories from south sudan Seven short stories are provided in the South Sudan module that can be used to provide a perspective on the life and . Many of these focus on both the challenges and the hope for a better future. Poster 5: Hope for Tomorrow Poster 6: Carrying the Cross 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

For more details about these posters and answers to the questions, go to the South Sudan module online at www.caritas.org.nz 11 A priest reads from the Bible during Mass at St Kizito Parish outside Juba. Photo: Crispin Anderlini

Lent Module, Prayers and Holy Week Resources The 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.

First Week of Lent Lent Module Worksheets Prayers for Primary Students An introductory lesson provides the perfect start L1 Around Me S1 Thanks to this season of Lent. The main activities are Ash L2 Starting Again S2 Water Wednesday and deciding on a plan of action for the L3 Here’s Hoping S3 Shelter rest of the term. L4 Words of Love S4 Hope L5 Impacts of Conflict in South Sudan S5 Students Holy Week L6 Rise Above Negativity S6 Peace S7 Hungry The culmination of Lent is found in the events of Way of the Cross PowerPoint Holy Week. The final lesson is based around these Prayers for Secondary Students events through the Way of the Cross and reflections These Stations of the Cross allow us to meditate about what has been learnt during Lent. on Jesus’ journey to the cross whilst reflecting on S8 Freedom the lives of people in South Sudan and around S9 Displaced the world who face their own challenges. S10 Longing for Peace S11 Your Way

12 Catholic social teaching principles featured in the units of work:

PREFERENTIAL PROTECTION FOR THE POOR AND VULNERABLE We 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 DIGNITY Every 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.

SOLIDARITY We 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.

SUBSIDIARITY Communities 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 GOOD Rather 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 Faith Pono PRIMARY SECONDARY • We can all be peacebuilders • Violence begets violence Leadership • Violence will not overcome violence • Peacebuilding is a creative process Hautūtanga • However bad things are, there is always • The journey towards peace begins with hope ourselves • Human beings can overcome conflict • However dark things are, there is always Valuing culture with acts of goodness Whakamanahia ngā hope • Individuals can bring peace, hope and tikanga ā-iwi • Goodness is an irresistible force positive change • Peace ultimately comes from God, who is • Peace is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit the source of Peace • We can respond to help those who are Supporting others • Young people can have a voice and bring struggling from the effects of conflict Manaakitanga positive change • Life in South Sudan is very different to life in New Zealand • There are many drivers to the conflict in South Sudan Freedom • In South Sudan, access to basic needs Herekorenga is much harder (including food, water, • In South Sudan, millions of people have shelter, health and peace) been displaced from their homes • Caritas continues to respond to the most • Reconciliation is a necessary step for peace in South Sudan Responsibility vulnerable in South Sudan Haepapa • Caritas is partnering with the church to respond in South Sudan through practical emergency help and peacebuilding work Community Whakawhanaungatanga

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.

14 Curriculum Connections Key Competencies Curriculum Values Thinking Diversity Managing self Equity Relating to others Community and participation Participating and contributing Integrity Using languages, symbols and texts Respect Innovation Principles Treaty of Waitangi Cultural diversity Inclusion Community engagement Future focus

Catholic Values and Virtues Pono – 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

Students at St Theresa's School in Torit raise their hands during a morning lesson. Photo: Crispin Anderlini 15 Religious Education Achievement Objectives PRIMARY

Level 1 (Y1-2) Level 3 (Y5-6) God Strand God Strand Children will learn that people are God’s unique creation made in love, for love. Children will learn about God’s constant faithfulness despite at times, people’s What is unique about South Sudan? How do people live there? unfaithfulness, and God’s continual call to people to be reconciled in all their relationships. Jesus Strand In what ways is reconciliation between peoples needed in South Sudan? Children will learn about how Jesus showed love and respect, and how people show love and respect today Children will learn that Catholic people are called to believe in God and with the How did Jesus show love in action? How does Caritas do this? How can we do this? 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 Objective Children will learn that Lent is a season when people who follow Jesus try to live Lent Achievement Objective more like him. Children will learn that Lent is a season to repent, pray and do penance as they How can I be more like Jesus this Lent? make their 40 day journey to Easter. What can I do during Lent this year to focus more on prayer and repentance? Level 2 (Y3-4) Level 4 (Y7-8) God Strand Children will be able to recognise God’s activity in the world as it is expressed in Jesus Strand various cultures. Students will learn how Jesus is an advocate for the poor, the weak, the powerless, Expressions of faith in South Sudan those without mana, and how this challenges Christ’s followers today to bring about justice – tika – and peace in the world. Church Strand Who are the poor, weak and powerless in South Sudan? How can we support the road Children will learn that the Church helps people to be reconciled with God and to peace and justice? each other through the Holy Spirit... Students will learn about original, personal and social sin and people’s struggle How is the Church helping people work for peace in South Sudan? against sin in the light of Jesus’ message of forgiveness – hohourongo. Lent Achievement Objective How does personal and social sin have an influence on the crisis in South Sudan? Children will learn that Lent is a season for turning back to God through prayer. How might reconciliation be achieved? What can I do for God and others this Lent? Lent Achievement Objective Students 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?

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

16 SECONDARY

Y10 Sacraments and Worship Strand 10F – Sinfulness and Reconciliation Students 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 Strand 11B – Conscience, Morality and Values Understand the nature of pono – integrity, freedom and moral responsibility. Boys write notes in class at St Daniel Comboni School in Agok. Photo: Caritas Internationalis 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 Strand 12B – Justice and Peace Identify 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 Issues Explore 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?

Girls take time to laugh at St Daniel Comboni School in Agok. Photo: Caritas Internationalis 17 Primary Y1-2 Lesson overview

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3

LENT MODULE – FIRST WEEK OF LENT SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 1 SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 2 FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS Understanding Lent The country of South Sudan Life in South Sudan ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY Ash Wednesday liturgy Vote on favourite games Compare day to Lina Juan Introducing the Caritas koha box WORKSHEET WORKSHEET WORKSHEET Worksheet S1 Thanks Worksheet S2 Top 3 Worksheet L1 Around Me Complete the bubbles to show what you are Draw your three favourite things to do and Draw everyone who could be loved/helped thankful for in your life compare with Lina Juan RELEVANT RESOURCES RELEVANT RESOURCES RELEVANT RESOURCES Lent poster Poster 1 Life in South Sudan Poster 3 Water is Life Poster 1: Life in South Sudan Poster 2 Having Fun PowerPoint S3 Water Video S5 Let’s Play Video S2 Life in Torit: Lina Juan Poni PRAYER Video S1 Greetings in South Sudan Prayer S2 Water Prayer S6: Peace Prayer S1 Thanks PRAYER CHALLENGE PRAYER Prayer S2 Water Who will I help this Lent? Prayer S1 Thanks ACTION ACTION Continue using greetings Use greetings in South Sudanese Arabic

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

18 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6

SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 3 SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 4 LENT MODULE – HOLY WEEK FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS Homes in South Sudan Caritas helping in South Sudan Holy Week ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY Finding out about different homes Being loving hands Reflect on learnings about South Sudan Reflect on Lent WORKSHEET WORKSHEET Create new class time focused on highlighting Worksheet S3 My House Worksheet S4 Loving Hands acts of love Paint your home, label the parts and compare Write a short prayer within a hand shape and Send in donations from the Caritas koha box with homes in South Sudan make a class display RELEVANT RESOURCES RELEVANT RESOURCES RELEVANT RESOURCES Way of the Cross PowerPoint Poster 4 A New Home Poster 5 Hope for Tomorrow Poster 6 Carrying the Cross PowerPoint S1 Homes in South Sudan PowerPoint S5 Caritas Lends a Hand www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3UKd6LQKng PowerPoint S4 Life in a Refugee Camp PRAYER REFLECTION PRAYER Prayer S4 Hope Who did I help this Lent? Was it difficult? Prayer S3 Shelter ACTION What did I learn? (refer to week one) ACTION Continue praying for the people of South Sudan Make a donation using the koha box

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

19 Primary Y3-4 Lesson overview

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3

LENT MODULE – FIRST WEEK OF LENT SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 1 SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 2 FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS Introducing Lent – New beginnings School in South Sudan Daily life in South Sudan ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY Ash Wednesday liturgy Compare school experiences Compare daily experiences Introducing the Caritas koha box WORKSHEET WORKSHEET Highlight actions to achieve Worksheet S5 Africa in View Worksheet S6 My Food Diary Learn a game from South Sudan Complete the map of Africa and colour in South Keep a food diary for the week and record how WORKSHEET Sudan. often you feel hungry Worksheet L2 Starting Again RELEVANT RESOURCES RELEVANT RESOURCES Sketch times when you’ve had to start again and Poster 5 Hope for Tomorrow Poster 1 Life in South Sudan show how it felt each time PowerPoint S6 At School in South Sudan Fact PowerPoint S2 People are Hungry RELEVANT RESOURCES Sheet S8 Education in South Sudan PowerPoint S3 Water Lent poster Video S4 Time for School Video S2 Life in Torit: Lina Juan Poni Keep it Simple for Lent Action Plan Video S1 Greetings in South Sudan PRAYER Video S5 Let’s Play PRAYER Prayer S2 Water PRAYER Prayer S5 Students ACTION Pray as a class for those who are starting again or ACTION Reflect on your food diary facing change Use greetings in South Sudanese Arabic CHALLENGE What can I do for God and others this Lent?

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

20 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6

SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 3 SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 4 LENT MODULE – HOLY WEEK FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS Shelter and camp life in South Sudan Faith, church and peace Holy Week ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY Reflect on life in a refugee camp Compare national anthems Reflect on learnings about South Sudan Reflect on Lent WORKSHEET WORKSHEET Create new class time focused on highlighting Worksheet S7 Camp Creation Worksheet S8 National Anthems acts of love Create a small model of a refugee camp complete Sing and compare the national anthems of both Way of the Cross liturgy with homes, trees and people New Zealand and South Sudan Send in donations from the Caritas koha box RELEVANT RESOURCES RELEVANT RESOURCES RELEVANT RESOURCES Video S1 Greetings in South Sudan www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYdfQvZrakM Way of the Cross PowerPoint Poster 4 A New Home Video S19 National Anthem www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3UKd6LQKng PowerPoint S1 Homes in South Sudan Poster 6 Carrying the Cross Video S11 Inside the Camp Caritas Challenge 2019 video REFLECTION PowerPoint S5 Caritas Lends a Hand How did you go in your Lenten personal PRAYER challenge? (refer back to week 1) PRAYER Use words from national anthems on posters that Prayer S3 Shelter can be the prayer focus ACTION ACTION Make a donation using the koha box How can you support the work of Caritas in South Sudan?

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

21 Primary Y5-6 Lesson overview

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3

LENT MODULE – FIRST WEEK OF LENT SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 1 SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 2 FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS Introducing Lent History and school in South Sudan People are hungry ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY Ash Wednesday liturgy Summarise key events in recent history Find out more about the level of hunger in South Introducing the Caritas koha box Compare school experiences Sudan and the Caritas response Highlight actions to achieve WORKSHEET WORKSHEET Learn a game from South Sudan Worksheet S9 School is Cool Worksheet S10 Stop It WORKSHEET Create a presentation to show what school is like Plan a Caritas Challenge ‘Stop It’ event to remind Worksheet L3 Here’s Hoping in South Sudan compared with school in New everyone about what it’s like to be hungry List hopes for the year and create a poster as a Zealand RELEVANT RESOURCES visual reminder RELEVANT RESOURCES PowerPoint S2 People are Hungry RELEVANT RESOURCES PowerPoint S8 A Short History of South Sudan Video S2 Life in Torit: Lina Juan Poni Keep it Simple for Lent Action Plan Video S4 Time for School PowerPoint S5 Caritas Lends a Hand Ash Wednesday liturgy Video S3 Life in Yei Peter Taban Alfred Video S16 Mary’s Message of Thanks Introducing the Caritas koha box PowerPoint S6 At School in South Sudan PRAYER Video S5 Let’s Play Video S1 Greetings in South Sudan Prayer S7 Hungry PRAYER PRAYER ACTION Prayer S4 Hope Prayer S5 Students Plan a Caritas Challenge event CHALLENGE ACTION Choose tasks on Action Plan to achieve during Use greetings in South Sudanese Arabic Lent

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

22 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6

SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 3 SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 4 LENT MODULE – HOLY WEEK FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS Refugee camps Peace in South Sudan Holy Week ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY Research current statistics Write a letter to a young inspiring peacebuilder Reflect on learnings about South Sudan Reflect on Lent WORKSHEET WORKSHEET Way of the Cross liturgy Worksheet S11 Camp Life Worksheet S12 Dear Rabecca Send in donations from the Caritas koha box Write a story or draw a cartoon of life in a refugee Write a letter to Rabecca to encourage her in her camp work to bring peace and hope in South Sudan RELEVANT RESOURCES Way of the Cross PowerPoint RELEVANT RESOURCES RELEVANT RESOURCES Video S25 Healthcare Crisis Fact Sheet S19 What is Peace? REFLECTION Video S11 Inside the Camp Story D Rabecca Mathew’s Story How did you go achieving your actions during Video S19 National Anthem Lent (chosen in week one)? PRAYER www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYdfQvZrakM Prayer S3 Shelter CHALLENGE PRAYER Live ordinary lives with extraordinary love ACTION Video S18 Prayers for Sudan Continue using greetings ACTION Reflect on Rabecca's life and learn from her example

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

23 Primary Y7-8 Lesson overview

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3

LENT MODULE – FIRST WEEK OF LENT SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 1 SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 2 FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS Introducing Lent The impact of conflict The 2017 famine ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY Displaying the Action Plan Comparing own experience with conflict Comparing drought and famine Ash Wednesday liturgy Research conflict within Africa Considering how New Zealanders can help Introducing the Caritas koha box WORKSHEET WORKSHEET Highlight calendar actions to achieve Worksheet S13 Impact of Conflict Worksheet S14 Making a Difference WORKSHEET Creating an artwork that shows the impact of Organise a Caritas Challenge ‘Stop It’ event to Worksheet L4 Words of Love conflict understand what it’s like to be hungry Choose an inspirational quote about love to RELEVANT RESOURCES RELEVANT RESOURCES create a bumper sticker PowerPoint S8 A Short History of South Sudan Video S13 South Sudan Famine RELEVANT RESOURCES Video S8 Samuel from Jonglei Video S15 South Sudan Food Crisis PowerPoint Keep it Simple for Lent Action Plan Video S14 South Sudan Crisis S11 Surviving the Famine Ash Wednesday liturgy Story E Kang John Bol’s Story Video S9 Nandoor’s Fish Introducing the Caritas koha box Video S1 Greetings in South Sudan Caritas Challenge 2019 video Video S2 Life in Torit: Lina Juan Poni PRAYER PRAYER PowerPoint S9 South Sudan: Lifestyle and Prayer S6 Peace Prayer S7 Hungry Culture ACTION ACTION PRAYER Use greetings in South Sudanese Arabic Plan a Caritas Challenge event Use the bumper stickers as inspiration during prayer time CHALLENGE Choose tasks on calendar to achieve during Lent

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

24 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6

SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 3 SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 4 LENT MODULE – HOLY WEEK FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS Empowerment and sustainability Positive change Holy Week ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY Find out about Peter’s daily life Be inspired by Akol Kuol’s story Reflect on learnings about South Sudan Discover what life is like in a camp See what Caritas is doing Reflect on Lent Way of the Cross liturgy WORKSHEET WORKSHEET Send in donations from the Caritas koha box Worksheet S15 Operation Sustainability Worksheet S16 Akol’s Voice Research current peace status in South Sudan Design a model of a farm showing what will be Write a poem or a song imagining you are Akol produced and where Kuol RELEVANT RESOURCES RELEVANT RESOURCES Way of the Cross PowerPoint RELEVANT RESOURCES Video S3 Life in Yei: Peter Taban Alfred Video S5 Let’s Play www.caritas.org.nz/where-we-work Video S11 Inside the Camp Poster 2 Having Fun Video S7 Working Together Video S22 Camps in Tombura-Yambio PowerPoint S5 Caritas Lends a Hand REFLECTION PowerPoint S10 Riimenze Farm PowerPoint S12 The Caritas Network in South How did you go achieving some of your actions PRAYER Sudan during Lent (from week one)? Sentence prayers for the people of South Sudan Story F Akol Kuol’s Story ACTION PRAYER Reflection time Prayer S4 Hope ACTION Continue planning a Caritas Challenge event

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

25 secondary Y9-11 Lesson overview

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3

LENT MODULE – FIRST WEEK OF LENT SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 1 SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 2 FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS Introducing Lent and South Sudan Freedom, responsibility and conflict Displacement and humanitarian assistance ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY Find out about South Sudan and the crisis Learn about the drivers of the conflict in South Research current statistics for South Sudan Sudan WORKSHEET WORKSHEET Worksheet L5 Impacts of Conflict in South Sudan WORKSHEET Worksheet S18 Camp Life is Hard Identify the impacts of the crisis on the country Worksheet S17 Putting the Pieces Together Compare life before the conflict to life in the and write a letter to Mark Mitchell Jigsaw reading activity summarising different camp. factors fuelling the conflict in South Sudan RELEVANT RESOURCES RELEVANT RESOURCES PowerPoint S8 A Short History of South Sudan RELEVANT RESOURCES Video S20 Mangateen Camp in Juba Fact Sheet S7 Humanitarian Crisis Video S23 Celebrating Independence Video S11 Inside the Camp Video S6 Mark’s Reflections Video S17 South Sudan: One Year On Video S8 Samuel from Jonglei Video S14 South Sudan Crisis Video S9 Nandoor’s Fish PRAYER Fact sheet S10 Economy Video S16 Mary’s Message of Thanks Pray for humanitarian work in South Sudan and Fact sheet S16 Drivers of War in South Sudan https://data2.unhcr.org/en/situations/southsudan around the world Fact sheet S17 The Arms Trade and South Sudan www.reliefweb.int CHALLENGE Fact sheet S18 Ongoing Challenges and Efforts PRAYER What can our class do during Lent to support the toward Peace Prayer S9 Displaced work of Caritas in South Sudan? Caritas Challenge 2019 video ACTION PRAYER Continue planning a Caritas Challenge event Prayer S8 Freedom ACTION Plan a Caritas Challenge event

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

26 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6

SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 3 SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 4 LENT MODULE – HOLY WEEK FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS Building peace Forgiveness and reconciliation Holy Week ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY Understand challenges young people in South Reflect on the Wunlit Peace Conference and Reflect on learnings about South Sudan Sudan face and how they can bring peace and efforts towards reconciliation Reflect on peace and reconciliation change Way of the Cross liturgy WORKSHEET Send in donations from the Caritas koha box WORKSHEET Worksheet S20 Building peace at the Grassroots Worksheet S19 Creating Peace Consider symbols that express forgiveness and RELEVANT RESOURCES Reflect on Pope Francis’ key principles for reconciliation and the role of peer mediation in Way of the Cross PowerPoint peacebuilding and on personal peacebuilding schools to resolve conflicts Video S7 Working Together experiences PowerPoint S12 The Caritas Network in South RELEVANT RESOURCES Sudan RELEVANT RESOURCES Story G The Story of the Wunlit Peace Conference Video S3 Life in Yei Peter Taban Alfred REFLECTION PRAYER Video S4 Time for School Look back at your Lent challenge in week one. Has Prayer S11 Your Way Video S26 Backing Peace and Education your class successfully completed an action to Video S12 WJ and Peace through Reggae ACTION help the people of South Sudan? Video S10 Peace Practise active listening in at least one conversation every day PRAYER Prayer S10 Longing for Peace ACTION Apply one of Pope Francis’ key principles for peace in your own life

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

27 secondary Y12-13 Lesson overview

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3

LENT MODULE – FIRST WEEK OF LENT SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 1 SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 2 FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS Introducing Lent and South Sudan Peacebuilding and CST International arms trade and moral responsibility ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY Find out about South Sudan and the crisis Consider drivers of conflict and how CST Find out more about the international arms trade principles relate to efforts for peace and how our investment decisions may matter WORKSHEET Worksheet L6 Rise Above Negativity WORKSHEET WORKSHEET Reflect on the need for positivity in peacebuilding Worksheet S21 South Sudan and CST Worksheet S22 Eliminate the Arms Trade Match peace activities with CST principles Examine New Zealand’s position on the RELEVANT RESOURCES International Arms Trade PowerPoint S8 A Short History of South Sudan RELEVANT RESOURCES Video S6 Mark’s Reflections PowerPoint S8 A Short History of South Sudan RELEVANT RESOURCES Fact Sheet S16 Drivers of War in South Sudan Fact Sheet S16 Drivers of War in South Sudan PRAYER Video S12 WJ and Peace through Reggae Fact Sheet S17 The Arms Trade and South Sudan Pray for all those engaging in peacebuilding in Caritas Challenge 2019 video Pope Francis' prayer intentions for June 2017: South Sudan Eliminate arms trade PRAYER CHALLENGE www.youtube.com/watch?time_ Share a song that promotes peace What can I do during Lent to ‘rise above continue=74&v=hUtxTvdSF_4 negativity’ in my own life? ACTION PRAYER Lead a Caritas Challenge event Pray for the elimination of the arms trade ACTION Find out more about your KiwiSaver scheme and share your findings with others

Community pumps are essential sources of water.

28 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6

SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 3 SOUTH SUDAN MODULE – LESSON 4 LENT MODULE – HOLY WEEK FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS Peace, connectors and dividers The Caritas response and CST Holy Week ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY Find out more about efforts for peace in South Find out more about what Caritas is doing in Discuss the different levels of society in which Sudan South Sudan peace needs to be restored Way of the Cross liturgy WORKSHEET WORKSHEET Send in donations from the Caritas koha box Worksheet S23 Connectors and Dividers Worksheet S24 Caritas Responding in South Identify people and factors that connect or divide Sudan RELEVANT RESOURCES in the search for peace Reflect on the Caritas response in South Sudan Way of the Cross PowerPoint and how it connects to CST principles RELEVANT RESOURCES ACTION RELEVANT RESOURCES Fact Sheet S18 Ongoing Challenges and Efforts Complete the final stages for your Caritas Video S7 Working Together Toward Peace Challenge event Video S11 Inside the Camp Video S26 Backing Peace and Education Video S16 Mary’s Message of Thanks Video S10 Peace Video S20 Mangateen Camp in Juba PRAYER Video S21 Cholera Outbreak Pray for the work of peacebuilders and connectors Video S22 Camps in Tombura-Yambio in South Sudan PRAYER ACTION Prayer S9 Displaced Reflection on how we can be more of a connector ACTION and less of a divider Continue to plan a Caritas Challenge event

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

29 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 TE WERO O CARITAS 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.

Launch Weekend 3–5 May 2019 Events happening throughout New Zealand 3 May – 16 June 2019 Students celebrate the start of lunch at St Joseph’s Primary School in Juba. Photo: Crispin Anderlini

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. MOVE IT LIVE IT SWEAT IT STOP IT

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

Government 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 A child covers his head with a blanket after waking up in an IDP camp in Wau. Photo: Caritas Internationalis CIA factbook www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ geos/od.html ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Writing: Michael Stewart, Gemma Sinnott, Mark Mitchell, Crispin Anderlini, Teresa Shanks and Adrian Watson If it were my home Editing: Graeme Siddle www.ifitweremyhome.com/compare/NZ/SS Humanitarian Co-ordinator: Mark Mitchell Caritas Kaihāpai Māori: Tāneora Ryall United Nations Data Design: Rose Miller (Kraftwork) Main phone: 04 496 1742 Free phone: 0800 22 10 22 http://data.un.org/en/iso/ss.html Photography/Videography: Crispin Anderlini, Mark Mitchell, Website: www.caritas.org.nz Adrian Watson and Caritas Internationalis World Bank Data Video editing: Michael Stewart, Crispin Anderlini and Jo-Angelique Araiza caritasaotearoa www.worldbank.org/en/country/southsudan/overview Narrator: Nyabana Atem Riak Liturgy sketches: Johannes Sijbrant caritasnz World Health Organisation www.who.int/countries/ssd/en/ caritasaotearoanz ISBN 978-0-908348-47-3 (print) 978-0-908348-48-0 (online) Students from Christ the King Primary School in Yei prepare for an inter-school competition. Photo: Crispin Anderlini