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.

Prayer Service

Thomas Berry: One With the Universe

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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Creative Voice

Creating Concerned Citizens of the Planet Earth

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

Prayer for the Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha (July 14)

St. Kateri Tekakwitha is the first Native American saint and the patroness of ecology and the environment.
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Creative Voice

The Gift of Creation

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:...
Litany

Gardeners of the Earth: Caring for Our Common Home

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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Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Canaries in the Coal Mine

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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Calendar

Caring for Our Common Home Calendar (June 2016)

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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Litany

Care of Our Common Home

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

Bulletin Insert: Care for Our Common Home

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...
Fact Sheet & Handout

United Nations Climate Change Convention

This fact sheet includes a summary of the upcoming climate change talks in Paris that will focus on a universal agreement on environmental regulations for the participating countries. Copyright ©...
Video

Reflection on Pope Francis’s Address to the U.S. Congress

Reflect on the prophetic and passionate words of Pope Francis as he challenged us to care for our common home and for one another in his address to the U.S. Congress: http://bit.ly/1jeCr4U.  
Film Discussion Guide

A Place at the Table

This documentary peels back the curtain on the problem of food insecurity, weaving together the stories of low-income Americans who struggle to put healthy food on the table. The film also includes...