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to Celebrate Season of Creation

“If we learn how to listen, we can hear in the voice of creation a kind of dissonance. On the one hand, we can hear a sweet song in praise of our beloved Creator; on the other, an anguished plea, lamenting our mistreatment of this our common home”.
Pope Francis

Organize your own events for the Season of Creation 2022

You are especially invited to be a leader in order to let your local groups to organize a community event and inspire others to live the Season of Creation intensely. You can organize an online or in-person event, on eco-spirituality, lifestyles or advocacy actions.

Download the 2022 Celebration Guide

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Download Faith leaders’ invitation to join the Season of Creation

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Tell us how you are celebrating SOC

Your story matters. Your story can and will move people to take action. In order to truly bring Laudato Si’ to life and to care for creation throughout the world, it will take all of us taking action and telling our stories. Your voice matters. Thank you for sharing your story!

This year’s theme:

SoC Resources

ONE PAGER

WHAT IS THE SEASON OF CREATION ?

SYMBOL

VIDEO

Pope Francis Message

For the first time, Pope Francis has published in advance his message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which is celebrated every September 1. Signed on July 16, memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the message was officially released on July 21, at a press conference at the Vatican.

Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the Celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

The 4 key points of the Pope’s message for the Season of Creation

Press Conference for the presentation of the Pope Francis' Message

Press Release for Media

More resources

Editable blog draft for your website

Email template to share with your community

Catholic Social Media Kit

SOC 2022 Official Song

Laudato Si' Mass

Listen to the Voice of Creation: Liturgical Resource

Kit for Catholic Communities

Despite the EU resolution, the EACOP project continues and threatens biodiversity in Uganda and the greater Africa

by guada | October 7, 2022 | Catholic, News | 0 Comments

In line with this year’s Season of Creation theme, “Listening to the voice of creation”, and the symbol, the burning bush, a group of African animators participated an online Season of Creation event that sought to ask, “What role should Catholics play in ending...

“We are merely servants: we have done no more than our duty”

by paola | October 2, 2022 | Catholic | 0 Comments

It is our opportunity to raise awareness upon the provision of adequate care for our older people in settings that foster their ongoing inclusion and an appreciation of their place in the life of our communities.

Season of Creation is about to end, but events continue

by paola | September 30, 2022 | Catholic, News | 0 Comments

Last weeks of the Season of Creation, but events continue happening all over the world.

Take a contemplative walk in a forest or by the sea and take in the view with your eyes

by paola | September 25, 2022 | Catholic | 0 Comments

In today’s Gospel the rich man fails to hear the Cry of the Poor and misses the opportunity to help the poor man Lazarus.

We continue to mobilize worldwide for the care of creation

by guada | September 23, 2022 | Catholic, News | 0 Comments

Catholics continue to join the Season of Creation from different regions of the world. Gardens, schools and prayer days are some of the events registered.

Spain has already exceeded one hundred Season of Creation events

by guada | September 22, 2022 | Catholic, News | 0 Comments

Spain is one of the countries that is standing out in terms of the organization of events for the Season of Creation. More than 100 have already been registered and the number continues to grow.

Latin America joins the Season of Creation!

by guada | September 19, 2022 | Catholic, News | 0 Comments

A summary of all that has happened in the first stage of the Season of Creation 2022. The worldwide ecumenical family has come together to “Listen to the voice of creation”.

How to live a more sustainable Season of Creation (and a more sustainable life)?

by guada | September 19, 2022 | Catholic, News | 0 Comments

We recommend six ways to live a more sustainable Season of Creation (and life) inspired by the commitments made by the LSM Secretariat.

The Season of Creation continues in Italy. Second week of events

by guada | September 19, 2022 | Catholic | 0 Comments

The second week of the Season of Creation saw an explosion of events and creativity involving the whole Italian church.

The science is clear: our world is warming because of human activity

by paola | September 18, 2022 | Catholic | 0 Comments

When it comes to the reality of our environmental crisis, change is urgently needed at all levels of society. The science is clear: our world is warming because of human activity, giving rise to drought, famine, devastating wildfires, extreme weather events, a rise in sea levels and the displacement of millions of people.

Thank you for your interest in the Season of Creation liturgies, materials, and other resources. Please feel free to use them at will. There are no copyright requirements on any of the official Season of Creation materials, including but not limited to the Season of Creation Celebration Guide and other branded materials and resources. If you would like, you’re welcome to credit or mention that you are using a liturgy from the Season of Creation Celebration Guide and link to the appropriate website or PDF. But such a mention is not required. Thank you again for your interest and your great work.