Our Common Home

Catholic Ethical Purchasing Alliance

JJRey16 — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:41:33 +0000

Catholic communities are called to use their talents to build a more just society by actively integrating the principles of Catholic Social Teaching into the purchasing decisions of their church, school, college or university.

Pastoral Planning

JJRey16 — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:02 +0000

Resources for parish leaders to help get started and put a plan into action. Ideas and tools for working with various parts of your community, including families & kids, youth, and adults. Suggestions for scheduling your efforts throughout the year.

Guardians of Creation – 5 Report Series

JJRey16 — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 15:20:30 +0000

A framework for parishes and dioceses looking to translate Laudato si’ into practical action. Includes a suite of seven reports and some supplementary materials, each dealing with a separate aspect of diocesan decarbonisation.

Environmental Stewardship in Places of Worship: A guide to reducing our carbon footprint

JJRey16 — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 15:17:38 +0000

A straightforward overview of climate change and what responding to it means for places of worship. Includes ‘decision trees’ to help guide you through the initial stages of taking action to reduce the impact of your place of worship on the environment.

Invest Your Values

JJRey16 — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:01:10 +0000

A free online tools to show you exactly what companies are embedded in your funds and which funds are aligned with your values.

Divest Invest

JJRey16 — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:55:23 +0000

A wealth of information for individuals and institutions looking towards divestment from fossil fuels and investment in sustainable solutions.

Ethical Investments in an Era of Climate Change

JJRey16 — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:44:31 +0000

A comprehensive guide for faith-based institutions concerned with investing in light of Catholic Social Teaching, with the additional lens on the concerns expressed in Laudato Si’.

Net Zero by 2050 Roadmap, divestment from fossil fuels and mining for Catholic Institutions

JJRey16 — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:30:15 +0000

Discussion of the the IEA Net Zero by 2050 Roadmap, commissioned by the International Energy Agency (IEA), first divestment legislation in Main (the USA), Vatican and discuss a pathway for Catholic community to end fossil fuels globally and in the countries of a Global South and shift every Catholic institution onto a renewable and low carbon path.

Season of Creation Prayers of the Faithful

JJRey16 — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 23:42:18 +0000

A selection of Prayers of the Faithful that can be used during mass or other religious service for the Season of Creation Month.

Our Common Home CD

JJRey16 — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 23:40:09 +0000

Inspired by Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ encyclical, these songs for liturgy and prayer from well-known OCP composers speak to themes of care for creation, poverty and solidarity.

Selection of Best Operational Practices for parishes, schools and individuals

JJRey16 — Mon, 17 May 2021 20:21:51 +0000

From the ArchIndy 2019 Living Laudato Si’ Sustainability Pilot Program Workshop.

10 Ways Your Parish Can Make a Difference

JJRey16 — Sat, 15 May 2021 15:46:27 +0000

From the Catholic Climate Covenant, simple steps to get started