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Care for Creation

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!

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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.

Theme

Resource + Assignment

Pray

Meditation on Creation

A Prayer for Our Earth by Pope Francis

A Prayer of Gratitude for Creation

 

1. Click through on the three prayers above.

 

2. Pray them.

 

3. Reflect/Journal: compose your own prayer for Creation.

 

4. Claim your Badge

 

 

Scripture

The Bible on Creation

 

1. Read the Bible passages found at the link above.

 

2. Identify one or two passages that resonate most with you today.

 

3. Reflect/Journal: What does your first selected passage say to your heart?

 

4. Reflect/Journal: What does your second selected passage say to your heart?

 

5. Claim your Badge

 

 

Why Care?

Why Does the Church Care About Global Climate Change?

 

1. Read the article linked above.

 

2. Reflect/Journal: What’s the connection between climate change and the poor and vulnerable of society?

3. Reflect/Journal: How can you be an ally and advocate for those most affected by climate change?

 

4. Claim your Badge

 

 

Laudato Si’

Laudato Si’ (full text)

 

Summary of Laudato Si’

 

Laudato Si’ (short video)

 

1. Click through on at least one of the links above to learn about Pope Francis’ message on Care for Our Common Home.

 

2. Reflect/Journal: How might you respond to the “cry of the earth” and the “cry of the poor”?

 

3. Reflect/Journal: What can you do to align your way of living to better care for God’s creation?

 

4. Claim your Badge

 

 

Hunger

Climate Change & Hunger

1. Read the article linked above (just two pages).

2. Reflect/Journal: Were you aware of how climate change contributes to world hunger? Explain.

 

3. Reflect/Journal: How might you collaborate with others for innovative and sustainable solutions?

 

4. Claim your Badge

 

 

Pledge

St. Francis Pledge to care for creation and the poor

1. This component should be completed after you have completed at least one other component above.

2. Fill out the online form to make your pledge.

 

3. Claim your Badge

 

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    • Staff
    • Ministries and Committees >
      • Pastoral Council
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  • News
  • Faith
    • Advent Reflections 2022
    • Baptism
    • First Communion
    • Confirmation
    • Synod 2023 >
      • Respond
      • Responses
    • Reading the Bible Rebelliously
    • The Lasallian Way
    • Spiritual Growth Challenge >
      • Gun Violence
      • Essential Elements >
        • Essential Elements - Results
      • Personal Journey in Faith
      • Christian Practices
      • Finding LIfe's Purpose
      • Racial Reconciliation
      • Care for Creation
    • GIFT >
      • GIFT Prayer
      • Past GIFT Programs
  • Word
    • Voice of the Community >
      • Reflections
    • Homily
    • Children's Liturgy of the Word
  • Justice
    • Care 4 Creation >
      • Understanding Natural Gas
    • MACG Summary Report
    • Racial Justice
    • Local Resources
    • Renter's Assistance
    • Food Insecurity
    • Utilities Assistance
    • Care For The Elderly
    • St. Vincent de Paul >
      • Who We Are
      • WHAT WE DO
      • GET INVOLVED
      • GIVE
      • GET HELP >
        • FOOD HELP
        • FINANCIAL HELP
      • NEWS