Creation Care Ministry of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis

Toolkits | Laudato Si’ Action Platform | Outdoor Challenge | Prayer and Liturgy

May 17-24, 2026

Each year in May, Laudato Si’ Week commenorates the anniversary of Pope Francis’s historic encyclical on the care of creation and calls us to be a part of the Church’s shared response. This global celebration unites Catholics to listen and respond together to the cry of creation, rejoice in the progress we have made in bringing Laudato Si’ to life.

The 2026 worldwide theme is “From Hope to Action.”

Choose some actions to pray and act with Catholics worldwide to protect our common home!

Toolkits & Programs

Use ideas from our 2021 Season of Creation toolkit to pray, learn, and take action. Includes sections for parishes, individuals and families, schools, and youth ministry.

Download the Toolkit

Explore the resources from the Laudato Si’ Movement’s collection of practical tools to move from reflection to transformation

View Resources

This one-hour program from the Catholic Climate Covenant includes prayers, readings, individual reflections, small group discussion questions, a short video, and a suggested advocacy activity. Use for Earth Day or Laudato Si’ Week!

Get the Program

Join the Laudato Si’ Action Platform

The Laudato Si’ Action Platform (LSAP) is an initiative to engage all sectors of the global Catholic Church in a 7-year journey to global sustainability and spiritual conversion. It is framework designed to inspire and equip Catholics and Catholic institutions to implement the teachings of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ with guidance, resources, and community.

How do we get started?

Download this one-page summary for you to use as your parish discerns joining the initiative.

Join as an individual or family today or view our LSAP summary page for videos and FAQ.

Watch: Be inspired by the work of Catholics in Indianapolis!

Outdoor Challenge

Discover something new about God, yourself, and all creation as you explore the outdoors this spring and summer.

Plan a visit to one of ArchIndy’s Outdoor Sacred Spaces and share your adventures on social media by tagging: #IndySacredSpaces

Prayer, Reflection and Liturgy Resources