Care for Creation

“Care for the environment represents a challenge for all of humanity. It is a matter of a common and universal duty, that of respecting a common good.” –Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, #466

crucifix near flowers surrounded with tall and green trees, representing call to care for creationDive into a comprehensive collection of resources centered on Care for Creation, a vital theme of Catholic Social Teaching. This resource hub offers tools and insights to inspire reflection, education, and action on environmental stewardship and ecological justice. Rooted in the Church’s call to protect God’s creation, these materials empower individuals and communities to live in harmony with the earth and advocate for a sustainable future.

Education for Justice Care for Creation Resources:

  • Faith-Based Reflections: Prayers, meditations, and Scripture-based resources emphasizing our moral duty to care for creation.
  • Lesson Plans and Classroom Tools: Ready-to-use activities and teaching materials for exploring ecological justice through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Multimedia Resources: Inspiring videos, infographics, and articles that highlight the Church’s commitment to environmental care.
  • Advocacy Guides: Practical resources for promoting sustainability, addressing climate change, and supporting policies that honor our shared home.

This diverse collection connects faith with action, helping individuals and communities respond to Pope Francis’s call in Laudato Si’ to protect our common home. By integrating ecological awareness with Catholic values, these resources provide pathways for fostering a culture of care and responsibility for creation.

In Memory of Berta Cáceres (English and Spanish)

Prayer
Berta Cáceres was murdered in 2016 for her outspoken advocacy as she sought environmental justice for her indigenous people in Honduras; this prayer remembers her sacrifice.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God [a] January 1, 2017

Lectionary Reflection
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The Burning Season: The Chico Mendes Story

Film Discussion Guide
Chico Mendes was a Brazilian rubber tapper, trade union leader, environmentalist, and martyr. This film highlights Mendes’s work to end the destruction of the Amazonian rain forest and to organize...

Thomas Berry: One With the Universe

Prayer Service
This prayer service includes prayers, quotes, and questions that invite us to reflect on the life and words of Thomas Berry, C.P.  Through this reflection, participants are challenged to think more...
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Creating Concerned Citizens of the Planet Earth

Creative Voice
Creative Voice Margaret Swedish (author, activist, and founder of the “Spirituality and Ecological Hope” project at the Center for New Creation) thoughtfully reveals the richness in the meaning...
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Prayer for the Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha (July 14)

Prayer
St. Kateri Tekakwitha is the first Native American saint and the patroness of ecology and the environment.
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The Gift of Creation

Creative Voice
This artistic reflection uses quotes from the U.S. Bishops’ statement Global Climate Change: A Plea for Dialogue, Prudence, and the Common Good. To view this resource, click here:...

Gardeners of the Earth: Caring for Our Common Home

Litany
To celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, this litany lifts up 16 “gardeners of the earth,” both those who have gone before us and those in our midst, who recognize the sacredness of the...
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Catholic Social Thought and Canaries in the Coal Mine

Reflection
Fr. Fred Kammer revisits Pope Francis's recent encyclical to focus on the connection between the environment and those in poverty in this resource, which has reflection questions, a prayer, and...
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Caring for Our Common Home Calendar (June 2016)

Calendar
To celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, this creative calendar includes suggested reflections and actions for each day during the month of June. Copyright © 2016 Education for Justice, a...
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Care of Our Common Home

Litany
This litany touches on many issues that affect all of us in our common home and invites each of us to act on behalf of the poorest in our global society.

Bulletin Insert: Care for Our Common Home

Bulletin Insert
This bulletin insert/handout includes quotes from encyclicals on the environment, ways to celebrate Earth Day, reflection questions, and Pope Francis’s Christian Prayer in Union with...