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As signs of spring begin to appear on the landscape all around us, new signs of hope are also evident in other arenas.The Environmental Protection Agency recently officially adopted the
position that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions pose a
danger to the public's health and welfare.
This new move signals a significant change in the government's approach to global warming and there is hope it can lead to greater protection of the environmental and greater accountability regarding the impact of our actions.
Earth Day, observed around the world on April 22nd, must be celebrated every day. We share our one planet and what we do to the earth, we do to ourselves. Our resources below highlight a variety of ways to celebrate Earth Day and reverence the earth.
Peace,
The Education for Justice Team
Katherine Feely, SND, Jane Deren, Liz Leipold
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Poetry Companion for the Easter Season - Alleluia!
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 ...Death Where is Your Sting?
Due to the tremendous response to our Lenten (and Advent) Poetry resource, we have prepared a Poetry Companion for the Easter Season. The poems selected lift up the themes of hope and new life - celebrate and reflect all the way to Pentecost. Pentecost is Sunday May 31, 2009.
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Prayer for Earth Day
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 We Pray...
"As we breathe the very air which sustains us, We remember your love, God, which gives us life. Fill us with your compassion for Creation.
Empty us of apathy, selfishness and fear, of all pessimism and hesitation..." Go to prayer |
Our Sacred Earth - Movie Reflection
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 Visual Meditation
This beautiful "imovie" is a wonderful resource to use any time but especially for Earth Day. Breath-taking images and musical accompaniment provide a look at the glory of God's creation. This resource can be viewed online or downloaded to your computer. "Our Sacred Earth" is approximately 5 minutes in length and concludes with prayer.
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10 Earth-Friendly Ways to Make a Difference
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 One-Pager
Global climate change has been a major topic in the public spotlight these days. While everyone from scientists to politicians is joining forces to address this reality, there are several simple things you can do to make a difference. Catholic social teaching calls us to take responsibility for the way we care for the earth. This one-page resource contains 10 easy things you can do to be a better steward.
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Earth Day Quiz
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 New Online Interactive Quiz
Test your knowledge to see how much you know about the planet we call home. This interactive quiz can be taken online and results will be posted immediately to indicate your accomplishment. Go to interactive quiz
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Theological Reflections on Climate Change
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 PowerPoint Reflection
This presentation offers theological points to reflect upon in connection to climate change. The earth is our one home and the decisions made affect us all. Use this presentation with your own instrumental soundtrack. The five minute presentation concludes with a prayer and can be used by individuals or groups. Approximately 5 minutes in length.
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Climate Change - Facts and Faces
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 Putting a Human Face on the Issue
This 7-page resource outlines the Church's perspective on climate
change, provides the basic facts on climate change (including a flow
chart with pictures), and includes an activity for reflection on how
climate change will impact three families in different parts of the
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Sunday Lectionary Reflection
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The Word Becomes Flesh
The Sunday Lectionary Reflections by Fr. John Bucki, S.J., provide an excellent resource for personal or communal reflection on the Word as well as ideas for homily preparation. Each reflection includes a list of the readings, quotes for reflection, connections to Catholic Social Teaching, Prayers of the Faithful/Petitions, links for action and more. For this week's reflection, follow the link below.
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