DARWIN diocese has found the friendliest croc to be the face, or snout, of a new teaching initiative for children.
Its name is Cathcroc – an animated saltwater crocodile from Kakadu.
“Some of my favourite things to do when I’m not playing in the Kakadu waterfalls are visiting the museum, going down big water slides at Leanyer water park and catching huge barramundi,” Cathcroc said in its first video launched on February 1.
Cathcroc also loves the footy and eating chicken satays with a mango smoothie.
With a wide smile and a cross around its neck, Cathcroc was ready to take questions from children around the diocese and pose them to Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci for an answer.
Darwin diocese would post videos on its digital channels and acknowledge the question and questioner.
Bishop Gauci said as a Church, “we have things old and new”.
“Each generation needs to proclaim our Faith message in contemporary understanding for all ages,” he said.
“Cathcroc is aimed at children, the parents, guardians, and all other carers of children.
“We pray and trust in the Lord that this will be a useful tool in His hand in the proclamation of His Good News to all.”
A diocese spokesperson said crocodiles played an important part in the Aboriginal culture and the Northern Territory was home to the world’s largest wild crocodile population.
The spokesperson said developing a croc animated character for Territorian children to engage with in their faith journey was almost inevitable.
If you or your kids have any questions about God, keeping safe or anything else important to you, you can email Cathcroc at askcathcroc@gmail.com
“The bishop and I can’t wait to hear from you,” Cathcroc said.
