Find out more about cafod westminster events by contacting us on. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Read pope francis new encyclical online, in pdf, or in paperback form. He says that climate change is real, urgent and it must be tackled, asking us to remember that the climate is a common good, belonging to all and meant for all. Cafod south wales blog updates from cafod in the cardiff and menevia dioceses. It articulated the churchs critique of the throwaway culture that we live in today and the unsustainable model of. Liam finn, cafods uk news officer, looks at the impact of the encyclical.
Cafod works in communities across africa, asia and latin america, helping people to tackle the poverty and injustice they face. In the words of this beautiful canticle, saint francis of assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us. Georges cathedral, influenced by the lampedusa cross. Download a prayer for the care of creation to use in your parish. Susy brouard, from cafod s theology team, and gisele henriques, from our international programmes team, reflect on how. Ppt a reflection on pope francis powerpoint presentation. A study guide on the encyclical by pope francis produced by the archdiocese of washington. Exploring pope francis encyclical with children cafod. Sep 18, 2015 cafod works in communities across africa, asia and latin america, helping people to tackle the poverty and injustice they face.
Activities can be used separately or together to make a whole session. The encyclical has the subtitle on care for our common home. The video was created in collaboration with caritas catholic international humanitarian aid organizations throughout the world. He also stressed the importance of listening to pope francis. As i read through the document, i saw, on practically every page, the influence of romano guardini and his. In our hectic lives we usually find ourselves depending on news media, blogs, twitter and rumour to interpret what others write and say. Download the pilgrimage and lead one around your parish church or local area. Wordpress download manager best download management plugin. Developed by the carmelite ngo, this comprehensive curriculum is available to all to download or in hard copies. Gods love is the fundamental moving force in all created things. To download a copy of the encyclical just click on the link below. This study guide, brought to you by cafod and sciaf, is inspired by.
If you are planning on using all the activities, allow an hour and a half. Christian spirituality proposes an alternative understanding of the quality of life, and encourages a prophetic and contemplative lifestyle, one capable of deep enjoyment free of the obsession with consumption. In it, the pope critiques consumerism and irresponsible development, laments environmental degradation and global warming, and calls all people of the world to take swift and unified global action. Introduction in this time of ecological crisis, gccm is launching a lau. Pope francis used this letter to the world to call for action on issues such as climate change and for us to rethink our ideas of progress. I wish to address every person living on this planet. Cst 101 life and dignity of the human person by catholic relief services.
The catholic agency for overseas development cafod is the official aid agency of the catholic church in england and wales and part of caritas international. In the words of this beautiful canticle, saint francis of assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we. We are called to reject the contemporary throwaway culture and to open our eyes to. Download pope francis encyclical on the environment and human ecology. He says that climate change is real, urgent and it must be tackled, asking us to remember that the climate is a common good, belonging to. Linda jones is head of the cafod theology programme. Cafod climate and environment resources primary teaching. Cafod s representative in cardiff and menevia, shares this account of her recent visit to two hereford cub groups. Discover the catholic churchs teaching on ecology, climate change, and care for. Pope francis encyclical urges climate change action time. Francis assisi, patron saint of creation, the poor and peace. We work wherever the need is greatest, with people of all faiths and. Right click and save as to download and save this animation. The papal encyclical offers us an opportunity to reflect on the world around us, and to respond to the signs of the times.