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September 1 – October 4, 2024
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 2024 worldwide theme is “To hope and act with Creation”. The symbol for 2024 is
The firstfruits of hope. Freedom and responsibility enable us to make the world a better place. Only when we work together with Creation can the firstfruits of hope emerge.
Infographic on the 2024 theme
Read a message from Pope Francis on the 2024 World Day of Prayer for Creation
Season of Creation Explainer
2024 Events
Events happening in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
Mass for the Season of Creation
September 24, 2024
Music begins at 5:00pm
Mass at 5:30pm
St. Bartholomew
1306 27th Street, Columbus, IN 47201
Join Archbishop Thompson and the St. Bartholomew Care for Our Common Home Ministry for a Mass for the Season of Creation. Light refreshments and fellowship will follow.
Season of Creation Celebration
October 3, 2024
Mass at 6:00pm
Environmental Justice Presentation and Discussion at 7:00pm
St. Thomas Aquinas
4600 N. Illinois St, Indianapolis, 46208
Join the St. Thomas Creation Care Ministry and Race & Culture Committee for Mass and a special presentation by Paula Brooks, Environmental Justice Director at Hoosier Environmental Council.
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
Guides & Resources
- ArchIndy Social Media & Bulletin Kit 2024
- Feast of St. Francis Program (Catholic Climate Covenant)
- Living the Season of Creation Nonviolently (Ignatian Solidarity Network)
- Laudato Si’ Action Platform
- ArchIndy guides from past years
Prayer and Liturgy
What is the Season of Creation?
- One Page Explainer (Catholic Climate Covenant)
- Faith Leaders’ Invitation to join the Season of Creation
Prayer
- River Ritual (Irish Conference of Bishops)
- 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
- Blessing of Animals
- Climate Vigil Songs and Worship Guide (The Porter’s Gate Worship Project)
Liturgy
- 2024 Season of Creation Liturgical Notes (Irish Conference of Bishops)
- Homily Helps Sept 2024 (Catholic Climate Covenant)
Resources from Past Years
2022 – “Listen to the Voice of Creation”
Text of Archbishop Thompson’s 2022 homily from the Mass for the Season of Creation.
Find ways to connect with God in nature through prayer, reflection and activity with the 2022 ArchIndy Connecting with God in Nature Guide.
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.
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!
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.
