Laudato Si': Caring for Our Common Home Discussion Guide | en Español -
This discussion guide, for use with Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si', can help small groups explore and dialogue with this important document.
Laudato Si': Caring for Our Common Home Bulletin Insert | en Español -
This one page document is a brief introduction to the encyclical and details ways you can respond to Pope Francis' call.
Prayer to Care for Our Common Home (based on Laudato Si') | en Español
Capitol Hill Briefing on Encyclical Letter Laudato Si': On Care for Our Common Home
Watch Cardinal Peter Turkson's 2015 address to Ohio State on Laudato Si.
Church Teaching and Resources on the Environment (USCCB)
Global Climate Change: A Plea for Dialogue, Prudence, and the Common Good
A Statement of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, June 15, 2001
Renewing the Earth
A Statement of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, November 14, 1991
Resources
Office for Social Concerns
Creation Care Team
Serves as the central diocesan resource for social justice education and advocacy.
Office of Development & Planning
Stewardship Resources
Catholic Conference of Ohio, Care for Creation
This webpage on environmental justice provides resources for families, parishes, schools, and other institutions. This webpage is an excellent link to current issues and Catholic teaching documents.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops - Environmental Justice Program
The Environmental Justice Program (EJP) educates and motivates Catholics to a deeper reverence and respect for God's creation, and encourages Catholics to address environmental problems, especially as they affect poor and vulnerable people. This website provides suggestions for action, discussion guides bulletin inserts, liturgy suggestions, action alerts.
Catholic Climate Covenant
(Start a Creation Care Team)
This organization promotes awareness about the threat of global climate change. This website has links to recent Vatican statements on climate change as well as simple things you can do to make a difference. Take the St. Francis Pledge to care for creation and the poor, learn how to create a Care for Creation Team, and advocate for sound public policy.
Catholic Relief Services
Visit Catholic Relief Services’ Care for Creation resources. Be in solidarity with others around the world.
Catholics Confront Global Poverty
Be in global solidarity with our neighbors.
Catholic Rural Life Conference
CRL has extensive experience promoting stewardship of the land for rural, urban, and suburban communities.
Shepherd’s Corner
This 160-acre ecology center operated by the Dominican Sisters of Peace offers education programs and activities on environmental stewardship.
Ohio Interfaith Power and Light
The organization encourages religious communities to go green. They can also help churches conduct an energy audit.
Columbus Green Spot
Make you parish or school a Green Spot. Take part in this local initiative. Educator’s Toolkit, Green Spot Backyards, sustainability classes, business and school resources, and much more.
Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center
The Ohio State University
Organize a parish or school tour.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES - OFFICE FOR SOCIAL CONCERNS
Many parishes, schools, and groups in the diocese are working to promote good stewarship of the environment. For information about local activities, contact the Office for Social Concerns at (614) 241-2540 or send us an email at socmailbox@columbuscatholic.org.