Live in solidarity. Live sustainably. Live simply.

‘Within a single generation, we could steer the earth toward our children’s future.’ Joint Statement by Pope John Paul II and Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople, June 2002

Reflecting on our faith, supporting our brothers and sisters at home and overseas, and living in tune with God’s creation are all things we aspire to as Catholics. It is up to us to turn these aspirations into action.

The livesimply award gives national recognition to Catholic parishes making a difference to their community – and the world!

Pilgrims walk across the Pilgrim's Causeway on the CAFOD Holy Island Pilgrimage, 2009. (Photo credit: Joelle Hernandez/CAFOD)

From making your church buildings more environmentally friendly to supporting Fairtrade, there are many ways that you can work towards an award. You might even be doing some of these things already!

Taking part really is an opportunity to inspire your congregation and neighbourhood with a message of hope and transformation. It’s also a way of engaging with big issues such as global poverty. And in your parishes, through the actions you take, the livesimply award is a chance to make a difference to the lives of the world’s poorest men and women.

Put your faith into action, strengthen the bonds of community, and nourish your spiritual life.

Find out how your parish can get involved by going to the livesimply award website or calling David Hughes on 0114 263 6421.

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Give Please help save women, men and children caught up in disasters and emergencies around the world.

Pray Access our unique prayer resources for use in your communities, groups, schools, or for private prayer

Act What kind of future do you want to see? Take action for a greener, fairer world - call on your MP to support the Rio Connection.

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