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Educator Toolkit – Season of Creation and Pilgrims of Hope 2025

JJRey16 — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:09:57 +0000

A toolkit for educators prek-12 to incorporate the Season of Creation, Pilgrims of Hope, and 800th Anniversary of the Canticle of Creatures in the classroom and beyond.

Mapping Church Grounds for Biodiversity

JJRey16 — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:09:31 +0000

This document aims to help you map your church grounds in simple practical steps.

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.

Our Planet Earth Articles

JJRey16 — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:13:27 +0000

Collection of articles on ecological spirituality and sustainable practices published by Catholics in the Diocese of Evansville, IN.

Laudato Si’ Plans from Around the World

JJRey16 — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:28:31 +0000

See how other parishes, schools, organizations and individuals are creating sustainability plans and putting them into action.

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.

Climate and Energy Resources for Faith Communities: A Briefing with the U.S. Department of Energy

JJRey16 — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 14:49:26 +0000

Join us for a briefing with the U.S. Department of Energy to learn more about sustainability opportunities related to the Inflation Reduction Act including direct pay, the tax credits, the programs, and the role faith communities can play in helping our country address the climate crisis and ensure that all communities are supported.

Laudato Si’ and the US Catholic Church Conference

JJRey16 — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 14:43:57 +0000

Recordings from the biennial conference series  to equip and inspire Catholics to more deeply integrate Laudato Si’ and its creation care teachings into the U.S. Church. The purpose of this year’s conference was to encourage a greater understanding of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform’s seven goals.

Banking Responsibly to Save Children’s Lives

JJRey16 — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 15:15:16 +0000

Includes a checklist of actions to engage with your own or your institution’s bank or financial service provider and ideas to support divestment from in fossil fuels.
generations.

Purchasing is a Moral Act

JJRey16 — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:55:15 +0000

A consumer examination for people of faith from the St. Columban Mission.