Living as a Catholic Environment Season of Creation The Season of Creation 2022: Invite from the Birmingham Justice and Peace Commission We wish to encourage all our Catholic family - parishes, schools, communities and individuals to join in prayer to mark the Season of Creation from 1 September to 4 October - the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. The theme for this year is 'Listen to the Voice of Creation'. This year's symbol is the burning bush. Quick Links Kick Off and Opening Event Message of Pope Francis Official Site Resources Season Of Creation 2022 Kick Off Webinar Season Of Creation 2022 Opening Event- Live on 1 September Message of Pope Francis Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the Celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Message of Pope Francis Season of Creation Official site Access information, resources and a Celebration Guide (including Ecumenical Liturgy for Creation) via the official Season of Creation website. Season of Creation Thursday 1 September marks the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Pray with us: Father, Lord of all creation,we praise you with all your creaturesand the whole universe that comes forth from the work of Your hands.We acknowledge the privilege and responsibilitythat You give us as stewards of Your creation.In our ignorance we have done damage to our common homeand our brothers and sisters are suffering. Through faithfully following your Songuide and direct us to prepare for a better future.Teach us to contemplate You in the beauty of the universe,for all things speak of You.Give us the grace to recognise, respect and protect all You have created,using wisely all that you have entrusted to us. Holy Spirit,who first hovered over the dawn of creation and drew order out of the chaoshelp us to build your kingdom of justice, love, peace and beauty where the poor of the earth are crying out. You, who live and reign, world without end, Amen. Resources Diocesan Poster Resources and information to print and share. CAFOD: Season of Creation Includes World Day of Prayer, Care of Creation Rosary, Novena to St Francis, Laudato Si' encyclical, Prayer Vigil, Climate Sunday Mass. CAFOD: Season of Creation Catholic Climate Covenant Homily Helps: Hints for homilies, continue monthly. Catholic Climate Covenant Columban Missionaries Britain 'Jubilee for the Earth' is a podcast mini-series about biodiversity and our sacred story produced by the Missionary Society of St Columban. Over the course of six weekly episodes the beauty of biodiversity and the threats it faces will be explored. Columban Missionaries Britain Our Common Home Videos, prayer books and other resources for help in caring for our common home. Our Common Home Climate Sunday Mass Liturgy prepared for Holy Trinity and St John Fisher Catholic College, Newcastle-under-Lyme. Climate Sunday Mass suggestions and ideas Justice and Peace Commission Inspired by the gospel vision of God's Kingdom, the social teaching of the Church and the sharing of our faith experience, the Birmingham Justice & Peace Commission aims to promote Justice & Peace, its theology, spirituality and practice throughout the Diocese. Birmingham Justice and Peace Annual Assembly: Find out more and book Laudato Si' Action Platform Plans, practical guidance and community resources as we walk the “path to renewal” together (LS 202). Laudato Si' Action Platform One Life Music A series of daily prayers for primary schools for the season, continuing the OPEN series with OPEN for Creation. OPEN for Creation PLUS full school retreat online or face to face entitled 'Let All Creation Sing'. Online Retreat Face 2 Face Retreat Catholic Bishops' Conference: Background to the Season of Creation During this season we are encouraged to pray and engage in community events in order to deepen our relationship with our God, our neighbour and the earth we share. Season background Archdiocese Environment Page Latest news and information on the environment in the Archdiocese: Environment in the Archdiocese Manage Cookie Preferences