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Liturgy Resources
We have compiled the most commonly requested resources relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the Catholic Church in Australia. For use by schools, parishes and individuals, these resources are being continually updated.
All resources relating the Liturgy - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday resources - are categorised according to usage and context.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday
2026 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday Resource Kit
40 years since St Pope John Paul II made his famous address to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, NATSICC is please to release the 2026 Resource kit for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday.
Walking Together in Christ: 40 years on is a comprehensive resource that can be sued by Schools, Parishes and Catholic groups to celebrate a very important day on the Catholic Liturgical Calendar.
All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday Resources
Special Event Liturgies
Reconciliation Week Resources
Reconciliation week is an important event on the Australian calendar and this year, we are asked to reflect on our national identity, and the place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and rights in our nation’s story.
Resources
Healing and forgiveness Booklet
Reconciliation Week Activities
NATSICC TV
Through stories from Elders, program proceedings and presentations, NATSICC TV depicts culture, faith and the ways in which the two are interconnected.
View the various programs and reflect on the following:
How can we welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into our group, congregation or lives?
What can we learn from the deep faith and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
What has resonated with you?
Reconciliation and the Year of Mercy
Make contact with your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Ministry. The act of ‘black and white’ people praying together for mercy, forgiveness and justice is a powerful symbol of all that the Year of Mercy represents.
Visit local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ministry
Have a representative of the ministry visit and explain their work
Works of Mercy Program: In collaboration with the local ministry, host a consultation process where a project is designed to assist the ministry in their Corporal Works.
Highlight the importance of consultation, two way communication and understanding
Ask the Ministry how the Parish/students/class/school can assist
Define achievable outcomes
Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of your area
NATSICC has developed an Acknowledgment guide to assist with conducting culturally appropriate Acknowledgments and organising Welcome to Country. The guide is available here.
Consult the AIATSIS map (right) for Traditional Owners or (preferable as the map is a guide only) contact your local Community organisations to determine the Traditional Owners.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Prayers and Hymns
Prayers
Hymns
