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Resource Hub

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.

Core Resources

Liturgy Resources

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Reconciliation Week

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Spirituality

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St Pope John II 40th Anniversary of his address to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

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Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country

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Embracing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in the Life of the Catholic Church

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NATSICC Acknowledgement Plaques

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Our Voices On...

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Deacon Boniface Tribute

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10 Year Anniversary of The Federal Apology to the Stolen Generations

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2023 Voice to Parliament Referendum

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Position Papers & Media Releases

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday Resources 2026

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NATSICC Event Calendar

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Statistics

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Resources

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Prayers & Hymns

We Walked on Sacred Ground

Prayer of Aboriginal People

NATSICC Christmas Prayer

Leadership Prayer

Aboriginal Lord's Prayer

Prayers for Youth

Companion Prayer

The Dawn is at Hand

National Reconciliation Prayer

Reconciliation Prayer

Reconciliation Week Prayers

Prayers

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Prayers & Hymns

Receive the Power

Holy Spirit in this Land

One People, One Land

Spirit Surprising

Hymns

Resources

NATSICC Australia Day Statement 2026

Our 2026 Australia Day Statement

Saint John Paul II Resource - Archdiocese of Melbourne

A Eureka Street article written by Fr Frank Brennan in 2011 reflecting on progress in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs

The Pope in Alice: 25 years on

A Eureka Street article written by Fr Frank Brennan in 2011 reflecting on progress in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs

2006 Social Justice Sunday Statement

THE HEART OF OUR COUNTRY Dignity and justice for our Indigenous sisters

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Address of John Paul II to the Aborigines And Torres Strait Islanders

30th Anniversary of Saint John Paul II Resource Booklet

Includes homily notes, classroom activities and liturgy suggestions

NATSICC Response to the Apology in 2008

The Healing Foundation Apology 10 Fact Sheet

Healing Foundation Fact Sheet

10 Steps Towards Reconciliation ACSJC

Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Statement of Sorry (1997)

In 1997 the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference issued a Statement of Sorry and request for forgiveness. In that statement the Bishops committed to the process of ongoing reconciliation.

Healing and Forgiveness Resource

A NATSICC produced booklet describing traditional methods of spiritual healing as well as Catholic prayers and liturgical suggestions. A great amount of healing followed the apology and is still happening today.

ACM Parish Kit

The ACM Perth have developed a Parish kit to commemorate the day. The kit included an FAQ section as well as suggested prayers. Download.

A Tenth Anniversary Reflection on the National Apology

Media Release - NATSICC and the Bishops Commission for Relations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Healing and Forgiveness - A resource for Indigenous Ministry

What is Spirituality to Indigenous Australians? - Thelma Parker

Aboriginal Spiritual Healing - Agnes Palmer

Tree of Life - Pastor George Rosendale

Aboriginal Spirituality - Presented by Joan Hendricks to the 2010 NATSICC Youth Gathering

Reconciliation Liturgy

Ritual of Reconciliation

Next 10 years must deliver more for Indigenous Australians

Media Release - NATSICC and the Bishops Commission for Relations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Letter from Bishop Don Sproxton

Bishop Sproxton reaffirms the Perth Archdiocesan Apology

Documents

These Resources have been designed for use with young people. Created by schools and groups from across Australia, each activity is unique and applicable for use across all age ranges.