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Prayers, reflections and other resources on the theme of environment and creation

Seeds of hope: facing the challenge of climate justice
In this book Prof Celia Deane-Drummond offers a thorough theological response to the global challenge of climate justice. What is the responsibility of Christians as we face this urgent and demanding task?
Cost: £5

Farmer Don Wildo is experiencing the impact of a changing climate

Prayer: We see you (39.00 kB)

We pray that we may see God in the wonders of creation, in the people that surround us and that we will be open to the needs of others, especially those affected by climate change and who live in poverty

Sunset at Lake Titicaca. CAFOD partner CIPCA work in this area of Bolivia providing agricultural training, focussing on soil conservation & facilitation of sharing of best practice across community & beyond [Stephen Hunt]

Prayer for creation (25.00 kB)

We pray this Advent that a fair and binding deal will be reached on climate change in Copenhagen and that all things will be made new

Drought stricken Kenya [Richard Wainwright]

Article: Why is climate change a spiritual issue? (27.50 kB)

An article by theologian and CAFOD theological accompanier Prof Celia Deane-Drummond on why climate change is a spiritual issue that goes to the heart of our faith

Lake Atitla in Guatemala. [Marcella Haddad]

Prayer: You cry out with sorrow (24.50 kB)

This prayer is about restoring our connection to the natural world and renewing our respect for God's creation

Liturgy: livesimply Creation Walk (168.00 kB)

This Creation Walk offers the opportunity to hear and reflect on Scripture and Catholic social teaching and to pray together for change, so that the earth and all humanity can flourish. Contains options for use both outside and indoors. Download and adapt for your group

The Hassa Hissa Camp for internally displaced persons, outside Zalingei in Sudan's violence-torn Darfur region [Paul Jeffrey]

Quotations: Creation and stewardship (44.50 kB)

Quotations from the Bible on the theme of creation and stewardship

Prayer: Walk lightly (24.50 kB)

How to step gently on the earth, how to live simply. This prayer is all about caring for creation

Left to right, Hosanna and Etidot, Helen and Papa, Glory and Blessed, who attended classes at the Medical Missionaries of Mary in Nigeria [Jon Spaull]

PowerPoint: "It's a wonderful world" (2.04 MB)

Inspiring words and images on creation and faith, based on the Call of Creation. Try it with some background music: "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

[Reuters/ Daniel Aguilar courtesy of www.alertnet.org]

PowerPoint: Call of Creation (2.67 MB)

A five-minute presentation based on the Call of Creation Toolkit, looking at environmental issues from a faith perspective

Prayers (67.50 kB)

A collection of our most popular prayers focusing on the issue of environment for you to download

Denge Galgalla (55) tends his goats in drought-affected Kenya. His pastoralist way of life is gravely threatened. [Richard Wainwright]

Climate change: why it matters (152.23 kB)

CAFOD's position on climate change, including quotes, facts and ideas for action.

Published on 06/06/2008, last updated on 30/07/2010

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