resources

Powerpoint on livesimply

As part of their wider school-based enrichment days, CAFOD has produced a Powerpoint presentation about the genesis of livesimply and what it means to take up the livesimply challenge. You can download it as part of the enrichment day pack here.

livesimply anthology

This resource contains articles, reflections and prayers which invite us to examine our lifestyles and transform ourselves and the world. There are practical tips for living in a simpler way and suggestions for how to use the material creatively in liturgies and group discussions.

livesimply: A CAFOD resource for living simply… sustainably… in solidarity sedited by Annabel Shilson-Thomas. Contributors range from Rowan Williams to Desmond Tutu, Tom Cullinan to Tina Beattie.

Published by Canterbury Press and CAFOD, price £9.99. Orders resources@cafod.org.uk or 020 7095 5571 

For reflection

This article by Gail Ballinger was published in the Julian Meetings Magazine, April 2008.

Living Simply, by Gail Ballinger

'Solidarity' is one of the three main planks of the livesimply challenge - but What is it and what does it mean for church communities?  Address by Father Rob Esdaile, with questions to explore.  

Theology of Solidarity

Resources from livesimply members:

An Introduction to livesimply  A short talk prepared by the Liverpool Justice and Peace Commission

A Theft from the Poor: Pax Christi briefing on the links between poverty and war

Women Living Simply: a leaflet prepared by the National Board of Catholic Women with an A-Z of tips and ideas, and useful contacts for more information (PDF, 608 kb)

livesimply resources for youth leaders, available from the CAFOD website (opens in a new window).