Prayer

Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Life of Pope Francis

On April 21, 2025, the Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he became the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church in March 2013. He was the...
Resource for the Lenten journey that calls us to pray through the lens of Catholic Social Thought and social justice
Prayer

Video Prayer on the Lenten Journey

Prayer on the Lenten Journey video prayer calls us to embrace Christ’s Passion, recognize suffering in the world, and journey through the darkness toward the renewal and hope of...
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Prayer

Symbols of Your Creation Prayer

Symbols of Your Creation expresses gratitude to God for creating the Earth and all living things. It asks for guidance to protect the environment, show kindness to all creatures,...
All of these quotes revolving around Earth Day should push us to come together and preserve the Earth. Sustaining the Earth evolves community for the human family and the care for our common home.

Earth Day Social Media Pack 1

Download these EFJ social media images to share on your social media feeds around Earth Day and the environment. View samples of all the social media images.  In his encyclical Laudato Si’,...
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Earth Day: Protectors of Creation

In his inaugural homily, Pope Francis calls us to be protectors of creation. To heed his call, we need to be informed and reflect on the signs of the times. This fast fact sheet helps launch the...

Earth Day: Green Cities

As more than half the world's population lives in urban settings, Earth Day 2014 focuses on the development of sustainable places to live and grow.   In his encyclical Laudato Si’, Pope...
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Creative Voice

A Modern Day Parable: The Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor

Creative Voice Rhett Engelking weaves together two stories that take place centuries apart. Two men, Ciero and Malchus, sit together in a small bar in the town of Belem, Brazil and share with each...
Toolbox

Earth Day

This toolbox is a compilation of resources pertaining to Earth Day and the CST theme of care for God’s creation. Bulletin Insert: Care for Creation Creative Voice: Green Classrooms: Green...
Prayer

Prayer for Earth Day: Common Home

This prayer is inspired by the title of Pope Francis’s encyclical, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home, a title which references St. Francis of Assisi and his song of praise for...
Prayer Service

A Prayer Service for Earth Day (April 22)

Celebrate Earth Day, April 22, with a prayer service and a focus on the signs of the times relative to climate change. The following two-page resource provides a prayer service with reflections on...
Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan: Making Prayer Flags for Earth Day

This artistic and creative activity engages students and/or young adults in a reflection on the Church's teaching on the environment and encourages them to celebrate the gift of God's creation in...
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Fast Facts for Earth Day

This one page handout provides fast facts about our planet. Includes reflection questions and ideas for action.   In his encyclical Laudato Si’, Pope Francis calls for urgent action to...