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September 1 – October 4, 2022
From September 1 (World Day of Prayer for Creation) to October 4 (Feast of St. Francis) each year, the Catholic Church joins with other faith traditions to celebrate the Season of Creation by praying and acting together to protect our common home.
The 2022 worldwide theme is “Listen to the Voice of Creation”, a focus on the voices of those who suffer the impacts of climate change, those who are muted in public forums and the voices of people who hold generational wisdom about how to live gratefully within the limits of the land. The flame of the Holy Spirit calls us to listen to the voice of creation.
2022 Events
Events happening in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
Mass for the Season of Creation
September 13 @ 5:15pm
St. Mary Catholic Church (Indianapolis)
What a great evening! Couldn’t make it? Read the text of Archbishop Thompson’s homily.
Prayer Services & Pet Blessings
Sept 29 @ 6:30pm
St. Thomas Aquinas
4600 N. Illinois St
Indpls., IN 46208 (Get directions)
Season of Creation Prayer Service to be held outside, weather pending.
Online Events
Sept 14 & beyond – 6 Week Series – Bringing Laudato Si’ to Life (hosted by St. Francis Xavier in New York) Register
Sept 24 – Health Planet, Health People: Living Laudato Si’ in Your Home, Community, and Parish Register
Sept 27 – Creation Care Teams Networking Join
Sept 28 – Putting our Faith into Action: Voting to Protect Our Common Home. Register
Oct 4 – World Premier of The Letter, telling the story of Laudato Si’ (YouTube link TBD)
Do you have a Season of Creation Event or a story to share? We’d love to hear from you! Send us a note at at mail@ourcommonhome.org
Outdoor Challenge 2022
Join people from across the Archdiocese to get out and enjoy God’s creation this fall by participating in the Season of Creation Outdoor Challenge. Complete 4 activities to be entered into a drawing for a 2023 Indiana State Park pass and more!
- Visit an ArchIndy Outdoor Sacred Space
- Go on an excursion (hike, bike, kayak, canoe, etc)
- & 4. Complete 2 “nearby nature activities”
Submit your pictures to mail@ourcommonhome.org.
(Photos may be used for ArchIndy Creation Care social media)
Prayer, Liturgy, and Action Resources
What is the Season of Creation?
- One Page Explainer (Catholic Climate Covenant)
- Ecumenical Explainer (SeasonofCreation.org)
- “Burning Bush” song for SOC including lyrics and chords
- Faith Leaders’ Invitation to join the Season of Creation
Prayer
- Feast of St. Francis Program (Catholic Climate Covenant)
- Season of Creation Celebration Guide
- Holy Hour Prayer for Care of Creation
- Novena to St. Francis (CAFOD)
- Laudato Si’ Movement Prayer Book
- Canticle of Creatures reflection
- September Prayer Intentions and Guide (Laudato Si’ Movement)
Liturgy
- 2022 Season of Creation Liturgical Notes
- Homily Helps (Catholic Climate Covenant)
- Season of Creation Liturgical Guide (Dominican Center)
Ideas for Action
- Season of Creation Toolkit (ArchIndy 2021 edition)
- Feast of St. Francis Program (Catholic Climate Covenant)
- Climate Vigil Songs and Worship Guide (The Porter’s Gate Worship Project)
- Laudato Si’ Action Platform
- More ArchIndy guides from past years
Fall Tree, Shrub & Vine Sale
The ArchIndy Creation Care Ministry is taking a break from our fall tree & wildflower sale in 2022.
You are invited to shop a great selection through Native Plants Unlimited or your local soil and water conservation district.
Past Years
2021 – “A Home for All? Renewing the Oikos of God”
Season of Creation Toolkit
Prayer, learning, and action ideas for parishes, individuals and families, schools, and youth ministry in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
ArchIndy / Marian University Native Tree & Flower Sale
2020 – “Jubilee for the Earth”
Our 2020 daily guide focused around the 7 themes of the Laudato Si’ 5th Anniversary Year (May 2020 – May 2021). Use this guide to reflect, pray and take action in your home or with your fellow parishioners.
Other Resources
- The Earth Cube – Something fun from Laudato Si’ Week and good for kids –
- Season of Creation Guide (Catholic Climate Covenant)
- Coloring Page for the Season of Creation
- 2020 Season of Creation Liturgical Guide (from LISTEN)
2019 – “The Web of Life”
See highlights from 2019 or read our full report.
Action Programs
In his encyclical Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home, Pope Francis calls us to join him in embarking on a new path to shape the future of our planet. During the 5 week Season of Creation we invite you to join us to learn, share with others, and challenge yourself to take new actions every week with each daily theme.
View more resources for each themes of the day!
Prayer
- Feast of St. Francis Program (from the Catholic Climate Covenant)
Thanks to Our Supporters
Thanks to the following groups who have providing monetary and in-kind donations to support Creation Care Ministry throughout the years.
