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Wish you could live more simply? Tired of a world of consumerism and hype? Then join the livesimply project and get ready for change

Economic growth that tramples on the rights of the poor is not progress. The accumulation of riches at the expense of people and the environment is not true wealth.

We can choose to live in a way that puts us back in touch with what really matter, and create a world where human dignity is respected and people in developing countries have the chance to live their lives to the full.

God calls us to live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with people who are poor.

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Call of Creation toolkit
A stimulating group discussion/workshop tool for exploring green issues in a faith context. Photocards, liturgy and essential Church teaching. Live simply and sustainably. Cost: £3

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

[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

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

Genet, Abeba, Aron and Alem care for tree seedlings at this nursery before they are planted in the open fields and mountains of Ethiopia [Freweini Gebre Mariam/Ethiopialives.net]

Call of Creation: Words of inspiration (96.50 kB)

A selection of brief readings on caring for creation, for use with groups. Use as a supplement to your Call of Creation toolkit

Prayers (76.50 kB)

Inviting us to live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with those who live in poverty

Landscape near Shinyanga, Tanzania [Sean Sprague]

Reflection: Words of wisdom (118.50 kB)

Reflections on livesimply for Lent by Fr Jim O'Keefe

Liturgy: summer loaves and fishes picnic (3.30 MB)

This pack will help you organise a livesimply summer picnic with your parish and wider community. You’ll find practical tips, a short liturgy for the event, suggestions for Mass on or near the day, and ideas for children

Reflection: Populorum Progressio and livesimply (119.68 kB)

Six weekly reflections, readings, prayers and actions taking different themes from Populorum Progressio, the document that inspired livesimply

Reflection for groups (205.02 kB)

Prayers, discussion questions and readings for groups taking part in livesimply

(Left to right) Richard Cockle, John Corney, Lizzie Cranfield, and Gavin Baxter celebrate together after finishing the Great North Run 2005 [CAFOD]

CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales

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