When we consider the enormous ecological and social challenges our world is facing today, it can be hard to imagine the difference we can make in our own corner of creation. However, Pope Francis continually reminds us that by working together, each one of our small acts contributes to a global movement that can create real change.
Inspired by this sense of hope, we have pulled together one or two steps to help you get started in your parish, as well as some key resources to inspire you along the way.
As always, everything we do must be rooted in prayer and our environmental action is no different.
Before you begin the process of beginning your project, we encourage you to spend time in prayer – perhaps even outdoors – to help focus your mind on how God might be calling you to respond.
Click here to download our diocesan Prayer for our Common Home or view below:
Starting a new parish project is undoubtedly daunting, and when we look at the scale of our environment crises, it can be difficult to see what difference we can make.
But Laudato Si’ – the environmental encyclical from the late Pope Francis – reminds us that there is always hope, even in the smallest of actions; a message echoed by his successor, our new pope, Pope Leo XIV. And so, we’ve put together a short guide to give you one or two ideas on how to begin the process.
We hope these steps are helpful to you as you begin your own parish project! If you would like further guidance or support, please contact our environment team at laudatosi@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Don’t forget! We’re always delighted to hear news from our parishes and schools. Please do keep us in the loop with your parish activities by emailing communications@dioceseofsalford.org.uk
Gardening for Wildlife