Care for Creation

November 19, 2007 Bangladesh Cyclone Devastates Thousands

On November 15, 2007 Bangladesh was hit by a cyclone that has devastated entire villages and left hundreds of thousands of people homeless. This four-page resource provides an overview of what...
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10 Pasos que Usted Puede Tomar para Cuidar la Tierra

This is the Spanish version of EfJ's resource, "Ten Earth-Friendly Ways You Can Make a Difference." The English version is also available.

Agua de Vida (Water of Life)

This Water of Life two-page resource, translated from the English version, makes a great fact sheet, insert for bulletins or newsletters. The resource includes: Sacramental connections to water...
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A CST Perspective on Climate Change

This article, with discussion questions and a prayer, uses the CST principles and bishops' statements to reflect on how allowing global warning to continue is a violation of global solidarity,...
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Themes of CST: Care for God's Creation

Reflection
This seven-page background resource on the principle of environmental stewardship provides a thorough overview for anyone interested in a greater understanding of the foundations of Catholic social...
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Lesson Plan: Making Prayer Flags for Earth Day

Lesson Plan
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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Backgrounder w/ Activities: Biblical Foundations of Justice

The call to be people of justice is part of God's ongoing revelation in scripture. This background resource with activities is designed to lay the groundwork for understanding the biblical...
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The Beauty of God's Creation: A Half-Day Retreat

Retreat
As the seaons change, this half-day retreat experience can be used individually or in small groups to reflect on the beauty of God's creation - and to deepen our call to protecting the environment....
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Spirituality of Justice Reflections: Thirty Daily Reflections with Pope Benedict XVI

Retreat
Spend 5 minutes a day in prayer with Pope Benedict XVI, reflecting each day on a justice quote from the pope, reflection questions, and a prayer. The format of this resource is a short half-page to...
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Farm to Cafeteria Project - Support Your Local Farmers

This is a creative new legislative proposal to bring healthy locally grown foods to local schools which would help children in poverty and all children eat nutritional food while helping small farms...
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Christians, Muslims and Jews: Working Together to Heal the Environment

The three largest religions in the U.S. are Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Members of each of the religions, united around the central belief in the same God and a common understanding of...
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