STEWARDSHIP OF CREATION

As Christians we
believe that the
whole universe was
created by God.
We are part of
creation, connected
to all beings.
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We have been
entrusted by God
with the
responsibility of
caring for His
creation.
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As stewards of creation, we
must respect, care for and
share all gifts God has given
us – including animals, land,
the environment, our own
personal talents and other
resources.
We must care for creation
responsibly, as true
Carteret Islands, Papua New Guinea, 2012.
Photo credit: Patrick Nicholson/Caritas

stewards rather than

consumers.
Principle of Stewardship
- We respect our loving
Creator by being good
stewards of the earth
 “We show our respect for the Creator by our
stewardship of creation. Care for the earth is
not just an Earth Day slogan, it is a
requirement of our faith. We are called to
protect people and the planet, living our faith
in relationship with all of God’s creation. This
environmental challenge has fundamental
moral and ethical dimensions that cannot be
ignored.”
mindful of the ways
climate change affects the
poorest of the poor, whose
ability to survive is based
on living off the land,
which is most vulnerable
to being impacted by
global warming.
One saint, who worked tirelessly to care for
the environment is St. Isidore the Farmer.
He was known for great concern for the
proper treatment of animals and his love of
the poor, who he found ways to
miraculously supply with food.
Prayer To Care For Our Common Home:
(from the USCCB is based on Pope Francis' Laudato Si': On Care for Our Common Home)

Father of all, Creator and ruler of the universe, You entrusted your world to us as a
gift. Help us to care for it and all people, that we may live in right relationship--
with You, with ourselves, with one another, and with creation. Christ our Lord,
both divine and human, You lived among us and died for our sins. Help us to
imitate your love for the human family by recognizing that we are all connected—
to our brothers and sisters around the world, to those in poverty impacted by
environmental devastation, and to future generations. Holy Spirit, giver of wisdom
and love, You breathe life in us and guide us. Help us to live according to your
vision, stirring to action the hearts of all— individuals and families, communities of
faith, and civil and political leaders. Triune God, help us to hear the cry of those in
poverty, and the cry of the earth, so that we may together care for our common
home. Amen.
Quiz

•Give 10 concrete ways

that you can pesonally do
to care for God's
creation.