Growth / Learning Plan
“Our care for one another and our care for the earth are intimately bound together. Climate change is one of the principal challenges facing society and the global community. The effects of climate change are borne by the most vulnerable people, whether at home or around the world” (USCCB).
You are invited into personal faith growth and study on care for God's creation. Choose a theme from the chart that appeals to you today. Click through on the link to access the free resource, and follow the simple “Assignment” steps. You’ll be amazed at how much you learn!
After each component, be sure to click Claim Your Badge, fill out the form and within 24 hours you will receive a digital badge acknowledging your achievement, and $10 will be donated to St. Charles Faith Formation.
You are invited into personal faith growth and study on care for God's creation. Choose a theme from the chart that appeals to you today. Click through on the link to access the free resource, and follow the simple “Assignment” steps. You’ll be amazed at how much you learn!
After each component, be sure to click Claim Your Badge, fill out the form and within 24 hours you will receive a digital badge acknowledging your achievement, and $10 will be donated to St. Charles Faith Formation.
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Pray |
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Prayer for Our Earth by Pope Francis |
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1. Click through on the three prayers above. |
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2. Pray them. |
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3. Reflect/Journal: compose your own prayer
for Creation. |
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Scripture |
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1. Read the Bible passages found at the link
above. |
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2. Identify one or two passages that resonate
most with you today. |
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3. Reflect/Journal: What does your first
selected passage say to your heart? |
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4. Reflect/Journal: What does your second
selected passage say to your heart? |
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Why Care? |
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1. Read the article linked
above. |
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2. Reflect/Journal: What’s
the connection between climate change and the poor and vulnerable of society? |
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3. Reflect/Journal: How can you be an ally and advocate for those most
affected by climate change? |
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Laudato Si’ |
Laudato Si’ (full text) |
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Laudato
Si’ (short video) |
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1. Click through on at
least one of the links above to learn about Pope Francis’ message on Care for
Our Common Home. |
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2. Reflect/Journal: How
might you respond to the “cry of the earth” and the “cry of the poor”? |
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3. Reflect/Journal: What
can you do to align your way of living to better care for God’s creation? |
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Hunger |
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1. Read the article linked above (just two
pages). |
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2. Reflect/Journal: Were you aware of how climate
change contributes to world hunger? Explain. |
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3. Reflect/Journal: How might you
collaborate with others for innovative and sustainable solutions? |
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Pledge |
St.
Francis Pledge to care for creation and the poor |
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1. This component should be completed after
you have completed at least one other component above. |
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2. Fill out the online form to make your
pledge. |
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