This category tags ideas or projects or movements that will be named as categories on this site when they are “current” (possibly hot topics and other things that gain significant attention), and are also selected because they represent a “current” – something that seems to be moving, or that perhaps has a ripple effect.
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The Global Catholic Climate Movement released the Eco-Parish Guide for Catholic Parishes. It is a free-guide that assists in bringing Laudato Si’ to life in the church. It offers explanations on how to form green teams, reduce parish emissions, advocate for climate justice, and care for those harmed by climate change. To read more or download the guide, click here.
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Pope Francis stated that the recent amount of natural disasters should prompt people to understand that humanity will “go down” if it does not address climate change. When asked about the Paris Agreement and the U.S’s decision to withdraw he commented, “All of us have a responsibility, all of us, small or large, a moral responsibility. We have to take it seriously. We can’t joke about it,” he said. “Each person has their own. Even politicians have their own.” To read the entire article, click here.
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This video on Laudato Si’ is a resource from the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development meant to explain the encyclical in a simple and easy to understand way. It describes what an encyclical is, what is being asked, and why any of it matters. To watch the video, click here.
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The Laudato Si’ study guide is a document from the Catholic Climate Covenant. It includes passages from the encyclical, reflections, discussion questions, ideas for actions, and prayers. To read the entire study guide, click here.
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Key Quotes from Laudato Si’ is a document from Catholic Climate Covenant that highlights the elements of the Pope’s encyclical. The document breaks up the key ideas into sections and gives the most important quotes from each. To read the entire document, click here.
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Wonderful Wilderness: A Meditation on Laudato Si’ is a guided mediation from JustFaith Ministries. It is a short meditation read by Joe Grant that is meant to bring Laudato Si’ into the lives of those looking to live Pope Francis’ invitation. To view or participate in this mediation, click here.
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Catholic institutions are divesting from fossil fuels and investing in renewable energy, but what is divestment? Click here to read about what it is and how it applies to the Catholic Church.
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Catholic institutions are turning away from fossil fuels and investing in renewable energy. On October 4, 2017, a group of 40 Catholic institutions from 11 countries committed to divest from fossil fuels making it the largest joint Catholic announcement to date. Approximately 60 Catholic institutions to date have announced plans to partially or fully divest from the fossil fuel industry. This has taken an estimated $5 trillion away from oil, coal, and gas companies. To read the entire article and see all that committed, click here.
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The Global Catholic Movement created a page of climate change facts that include videos, statement from faith and science leaders, and resources. To view this page of facts, click here.
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Live Laudato Si’ is a resource created by the Global Catholic Climate Movement. Its’ purpose is to raise awareness of the encyclical’s message and to encourage the Catholic community to take action with the urgency required by the climate crisis. The website offers resources to assist Catholics in living out the message in their congregations and day to day life. To view the website, click here.