Integral Ecology

Symbols of Your Creation Prayer

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,...
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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.

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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Bulletin Insert: Environmental Justice and the U.S. Elections (Revised)

Bulletin Insert
Our tradition calls us to protect the life and dignity of every person, and it is increasingly evident that this responsibility is inseparable from the care and defense of all creation. Reflect on...
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Caring for the Environment and Each Other

Film Discussion Guide
In the 2024 papal encyclical Laudate Deum, Pope Francis challenges us to heed both the "cry of the earth and the cry of the poor," urging reflection on the legacy we leave for future generations. A...
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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.

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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Our Bodies are Nature Prayer

Prayer
Pray and celebrate all bodies that are made in the image and likeness of God.

Our Bodies are Nature Reflection

Reflection
We can recognize that we as humans are woven into the diversity of the natural world and that we too, have a responsibility to care for creatures great and small in our world.

Mass for Creation

Prayer
Catholic Climate Covenant created a mass template that can be used to uplift care for creation. This Mass guide offers hope in the midst of the climate crisis.

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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Laudato Si' Spiral

Activity
This reflection utilizes the pastoral spiral to deepen individual and communal reflection around a few themes of Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato si'. Participants discern specific commitments and...
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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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