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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

Download Faith leaders’ invitation to join the Season of Creation

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

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WHAT IS THE SEASON OF CREATION ?

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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

Catholic Social Media Kit

SOC 2022 Official Song

Archbishop Peter Kairo Leads the Franciscan Family in Launching the Season of Creation 2024 Celebration

by Ashley Kitisya The Franciscan family came together on September 7, 2024, at the Franciscan Family Centre in Karen, Nairobi, to celebrate Franciscan Family Day and officially launch the Season of Creation under the theme: “To Hope and Act with Creation—The...

Celebration Of The Feast Of The Exaltation Of The Cross during the Season of Creation

By Steeven Kezamutima   On Saturday, September 14, 2024, the Glorious Cross Ministries, together with the Laudato Si’ Movement, the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC), and the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), gathered to celebrate the 3rd...

More inspiring activities during the Season of Creation!

In the penultimate week of the Season of Creation, we tell you about some amazing activities that are taking place.

God’s Creation Waits: A New Children’s Resource!

Written by acclaimed children’s author and member of LSM’s Minnesota Chapter, Anne E. Neuberger, this 42-page booklet is designed to encourage children to develop an awareness for all of nature and to appreciate it as a gift from God. The activities, stories, and...

Asia Pacific Catholic Communities Prepare for a Transformative Season of Creation 2024

 MovThe Season of Creation presents a special opportunity for prayer, reflection, and action, renewing our shared commitment to caring for our common home. A key event in Asia Pacific this year is the "Season of Creation 2024: Cultivating Hope and Action with...

Save the dates of the Season of Creation 2024 events

Save the dates of the Season of Creation main events. From September 1 to October 4 there will be a variety of virtual ecumenical events.

Plan your Season of Creation actions

Action sows seeds of hope and planning makes it more likely that we will take action. Plan your action for the Season of Creation.

SOC 2024: “To hope and act with Creation”

The theme and symbol for the 2024 Season of Creation have been revealed: “To hope and act with Creation” and “The firstfruits of hope”

Twenty-seven Episcopal dioceses explore expansive prayers for God’s Creation

After a summer of alarming evidence that the global climate is increasingly unstable, with billions of people around the world experiencing heat domes, fires, floods, storms, and deadly drought, many of us feel a deep need to pray. With sober joy we welcome Creation...

Season of Creation 2023: “Let justice and peace flow”

Joint statement from the presidents of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) President of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE), Archbishop Gintaras Grušas, and president of the Conference of...
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