Environment

Student Guide on Environmental Justice and the U.S. Elections

Activity
Climate change is deeply intertwined with poverty, as its consequences often stem from actions that go against the fundamental values of humanity. Our tradition calls us to protect the life and...
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Canticle of Creation Activity

Activity
Learn more about what a canticle is and take a moment to write your own canticle to celebrate the Season of Creation.  Traditionally, a canticle is a short song or hymn from scripture that is not...
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Season of Creation 2024

Activity
A Catholic liturgical guide for the 2024 Season of Creation, featuring reflections on the readings, general intercessions, final blessings, and music suggestions.

Laudato Si' and Ecological Conversion

Reflection
Learn about 'ecological conversion' in the context of Laudato Si' and how Pope Francis calls each of us to make individual lifestyle choices and to work for structural change to protect the integrity...
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Video: Ecological Examen

Video
Use this two minute guided prayer to express gratitude for the gifts of creation and to reflect on where we have fallen short in our call to care for creation and, therefore, our sisters and brothers...
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CST and Farming

Fact Sheet & Handout
Learn more about Catholic Social Teaching’s outlook on food and agriculture through different encyclicals, documents, and homilies. Explore documents that have continued to inform the teachings of...
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Teach Us to Be Stewards Prayer

Prayer
This prayer encourages people to fight excessive consumerism and to become stewards of our earth. This prayer won the Education for Justice Earth Day contest in Spring 2023. It is written by Anna...
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IFTJ Keynote Reflections 2022

Reflection
This discussion guide can be used to help break open the keynote discussions during the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice held from October 22-23 in Washington D.C. Use this document to reflect on...
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2022 Season of Creation Liturgical Guide

Lectionary Reflection
The 2022 Season of Creation Liturgical Guide was created to help integrate themes from the Season of Creation into liturgy during the month of September. The 2022 Season of Creation theme is Listen...
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A Mercy Guide to Living Laudato Si'

Activity
A Mercy Guide to Living Laudato Si' is meant to help you reflect on and take action around the Laudato Si' Action Platform's seven goals. The guide is available in English and Spanish. This guide...
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Earth Day 2022: Invest in Our Planet

Fact Sheet & Handout
The theme for Earth Day 2022 is Invest in Our Planet. This handout provides an overview of the theme, a prayer, and suggested resources that provide action steps you can take to care for our common...
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Video Prayer: World Water Day

Video
This is a video adaptation of a prayer for World Water Day. The video prayer is available in English and...
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