Catholic Social Teaching

Laudato Si’ Video for Elementary Students

Video

(4 minutes) Animated video that provides a quick summary of Laudato Si' for elementary aged students from CRS. …

To Go Forth

Website

Blog of the USCCBs’ Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development. Inspiration from Pope Francis’ challenge to go forth to the “peripheries” to share the Good News and stand in solidarity with those suffering poverty and injustice. …

Why did Pope Francis declare a climate emergency?

Webinar

Explore the scientific and theological reasons to declare a climate emergency, the imperative for Catholics around the world to address the climate crisis as a response to the Pope’s call. …

Vocation of the Agricultural Leader

Guide

Integrating Faith with Agriculture and the Environment by the International Catholic Rural Association …

Message of Pope Francis for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (2019)

Homily Help

Bulletin from Pope Francis on September 1, 2019. …

Laudato Si’ (español)

Book

carta enciclica completa en español …

Cardinal Rodriguez: My Faith, My Responsibility to Care

Video

(1 minute) Cardinal Rodriguez explains why Catholics care about climate change. …

Catholicism and the challenge of ecology

Video

(17 minutes) Before the publication of Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment, experts reflect on the history and significance of the church's role in promoting the stewardship of creation. …

We Are Salt and Light

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A new website from the United States Catholic Bishops' Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development to help Catholics respond to Jesus' call to be "salt of the earth" and "light of the world". …

Study Guide for Laudato Si’

Guide

Chapter by chapter guide from the Interfranciscan Commission for Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation. …

Laudato Si’ Curriculum for High School

A comprehensive curriculum on Laudato Si developed by the faculty of Salpointe Catholic High School, Tuscon, AZ, a Carmelite secondary school. …

Faith-Based Study Guide on Poverty and Hunger

Guide

A study guide of reflection on hunger and poverty, on how we relate the current world situation to the story and vision of our Catholic faith. …

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