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Livesimply
A challenge to schoolchildren to consider how they can make choices that will enable each of us to live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with the poor
God calls us to share so everyone has what they need - a message which especially resonates with children
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Focusing on the theme of sharing, the livesimply picnic is a wonderful opportunity for the whole school community to gather together in solidarity. Includes recipes, activities, stories and children’s liturgy
Free
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A photo, story, reflection and action of every month of the year. Perfect for adding a global dimension to RE, PSHE and citizenship topics throughout the year and an essential addition to your assembly toolkit
Free
Song: If you want to change the world, then change your life (28.00 kB)
A livesimply song by SPANNED (Supporting People with Additional Needs in the Nottingham Diocese) is sung to the tune of "If you're happy and you know it". Learn it all or choose a couple of verses to sing at assembly
The Eighth Day - children's sketch (720.46 kB)
The earth is God’s gift to all of us, so living sustainably helps us to share responsibility for God’s creation. But we don’t always treat the Earth with the respect it deserves, as we can see with this sketch
Reach Out to the World: Vocals (3.46 MB)
Containing the vocal score, track, and lyrics for the specially-penned livesimply song.
Music by Bridget Ovey, arrangement by Ashley Thompson, lyrics by CAFOD
Reach Out to the World: Tune only (3.47 MB)
Containing the tune for the specially-penned livesimply song.
Music by Bridget Ovey, arrangement by Ashley Thompson, lyrics by CAFOD
Reach Out to the World: Harmonies (3.44 MB)
Containing harmonies for the specially-penned livesimply song.
Music by Bridget Ovey, arrangement by Ashley Thompson, lyrics by CAFOD
Reach Out to the World: Backing track (3.47 MB)
Containing the backing track for the specially-penned livesimply song.
Music by Bridget Ovey, arrangement by Ashley Thompson, lyrics by CAFOD
Livesimply picnic liturgy (412.53 kB)
Children's picnic liturgy; By sharing our gifts we can achieve more than acting alone
Use this placemat template to create your own promise placemat to use at your livesimply picnic.
Loaves and fishes photopack (928.71 kB)
Pack of images to help you plan a livesimply picnic for your class. This is a ZIP file so please ensure you have WinZIP software to use it.
The copyright for these pictures is owned by the photographers named. Contact webfeedback@cafod.org.uk if you have any queries
Live Simply photopack (852.07 kB)
Pack of images to help your class engage with the issues involved in the livesimply challenge. This is a ZIP file so please ensure you have WinZIP software to use it.
The copyright for these pictures is owned by the photographers named. Contact webfeedback@cafod.org.uk if you have any queries.
World Gifts: Make a world of difference
Join forces with people in your parish or school to buy World Gifts for your own Virtual Village. Your community can make tangible and lasting improvements to other communities living in poverty
