Celebrating the work of chaplains in schools

National Chaplaincy Week is an annual event hosted by SU Australia to raise awareness of the value of school chaplains and to raise funds (where applicable) to support their work.

Across Australia, schools, churches and community organisations are warmly invited to participate, and this often results in chaplaincy breakfasts, fundraising dinners, games and challenges around the school or other special events.

This year, National Chaplaincy Week will be held 19–26 May 2024.

If you have time to spare during this week, get in touch with your local chaplain for more details or contact us at info@su.org.au for more information.

Chaplaincy Stories

Click below for video clips about chaplaincy. 

What a chaplain does

Impact of chaplaincy

Why chaplaincy

Breakfast Clubs and Chaplaincy

FAQs

National Chaplaincy Week is an annual celebration of school chaplains and the role they and their volunteers play in championing and caring for their local school community. The options are endless for how it looks on the ground, but Chaplaincy Week is all about:

  • raising the profile of school chaplaincy,
  • raising funds (where applicable), and
  • celebrating the amazing work our chaplains and volunteers do for the young people of Australia.

No matter whether you’re a school chaplain yourself, or you represent a church or community organisation wanting to get involved – you’ll find a range of helpful resources on this page to help you celebrate Chaplaincy Week in your local community.

Great question! Whether you’ve got time, funds or energy to give – there’s a way that you can help out at your local Chaplaincy Week. If you’re connected with a local church or community organisation, we’ve got a range of helpful resources below to help you get the word out and promote the work of your local chaplain. Alternatively, if you’re great at flipping pancakes, you could get in touch with your local chaplain and volunteer your services at a Chaplaincy Breakfast or other community event.

*Before you are able to enter school grounds, it’s vital that you are in possession of a working with children check, as is relevant to your state/territory. If you have questions about this, please contact the team at SU Australia by emailing info@su.org.au.

19-26 May is the designated week where we will be celebrating school chaplains from all across Australia, however if these dates clash with another event in your school’s schedule, then the resources on this page can be used at a more convenient time for both parties.

If you love working with children and young people, and you’re looking for a career filled with meaning and purpose, then perhaps school chaplaincy would be a good fit for you!

School chaplains support the social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of school communities across Australia through one-on-one support, running small groups and connecting with staff, students and families.

To find chaplaincy opportunities near you, click on this link and apply today.

Your local SU contact is your go-to person for Chaplaincy Week queries (whether that be your local chaplain or your Field Development Manager (FDM), but if you’ve got an idea that might include the media or needs extra promotional material, our team would love to hear from you.

If you don’t know who your local SU Australia representative is, please contact us at info@su.org.au.

RESOURCES

Chaplaincy Week
Guide Book

Click below for step-by-step instructions on how to run your very own Chaplaincy Week!

Chaplaincy
Snapshot

Each year, we collect information on the demographics, activities and impact of our school chaplains across Australia.

Click below for our latest findings.

Other Resources

Chaplaincy Week Logo

Download this year’s Chaplaincy Week logo.

You might like to display this logo on branded merchandise, balloons which you hand out around the school, or powerpoint presentations. The options are endless!

Chaplaincy Week Poster Templates

Access an easy-to-use Canva template to create your very own Chaplaincy Week poster.

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3…

  1. Include your name,
  2. Include your school,
  3. Include your “Chaplaincy Week Deal” (i.e. Throughout Chaplaincy Week, we are partnering with Joe’s Cafe, where $1 from every coffee sold is donated back to the local school chaplaincy service)

Chaplaincy Week Social Media Tiles

Get social with these Chaplaincy Week tiles for both Instagram and Facebook.

They are full of bite-sized information, so you can easily inform your online networks about what it is you do!

Chaplaincy Week Powerpoint

Create your very own PowerPoint presentation to share what you do at your local church service or community fundraising event.

Check out the 2024 Chaplaincy Snapshot above for the latest data from around the country, or include the ready-to-go Social Media Tiles to add a bit of design flair!

Chaplaincy Week Letterhead

Give your communications a professional look with our latest Chaplaincy Week branded letterhead.

Chaplaincy Week – Church Resources

If you’re part of a church or community group and want to promote Chaplaincy Week click below for our church powerpoint slides!

Chaplaincy Week Photography and Media Permission Forms

We love to hear your stories from Chaplaincy Week.

If you have a great story to tell, or have a great photo to share, please ensure you’ve got written consent for anyone involved (and get the okay from your principal, too).

Chaplaincy Week Breakfast – Letter Template

If you’re running a Chaplaincy Week breakfast, use this letter template as an invitation.

Chaplaincy Week Letter Template for Community Businesses

Hit the ground running in drumming up support for your chaplaincy service with our Letter Template for Community Businesses.

Chaplaincy Week A4 Colouring-In Sheets

Unleash the creative genius in your students with Chaplaincy Week colouring in sheets. We have two options this year, so take your pick!

Colour Fun Run

Ignite your school spirit with explosions of colour powder! Have the best day of the school year by turning your students into running rainbows of happiness!

Chaplaincy Week – School Newsletters Template 2024

Include some information in your schools newsletter about your chaplaincy service and what is happening in Chaplaincy Week.

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