Ecology and Sustainability Resources


Laudato Si Explained


May 24

The Vatican announced a Special Laudato Si’ Anniversary Year (May 24th, 2020 – May  24th, 2021) with the hope that the year and the ensuing decade will “be a time of grace, a true Kairos experience and ‘Jubilee’ time for the Earth, and for humanity, and for all God’s creatures."


Online Highlights of Laudato Si'

  • 2020
  •  May 11, 2019
  •  December 12, 2017
  •  September 1, 2017
  •  June 2, 2017
  •  July 31, 2015
  •  June 18, 2015
  •  June 18, 2015
  •  June 10, 2015
  • Read St. Francis of Assisi's Canticle of Creatures (Prayer of Praise)

Multifaith Perspectives

  •  January 2010

Foundational Documents on Ecology and Mission

Higher Education

  • Video of Pope Francis's Climate Scientist V. Ramanathan, Ph.D. of Scripps Institution of Oceanography
  • Jesuit Education: Forming Human Beings in Harmony with their Fellows, with Creation and with God. by Superior General Fr. Arturo Sosa SJ, October 20, 2017.

Catholic Identity

  •  which is published by eight national Catholic organizations, including the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, 2011
  • , J. McCarthy SJ, 2006

Jesuit Catholic Identity

Ignatian Spirituality

Other Sustainability Documents

 


Quotes


Prayers

The title of Pope Francis' Encyclical Laudato Si' is based on St. Francis of Assisi's prayer Canticle of the Creatures


Videos

  •  
    Video of Pope Francis's Climate Scientist V. Ramanathan, Ph.D. of Scripps Institution of Oceanography
  • Addressing Climate Change    2008
    See and hear Archbishop Celestino Migliore, former Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, addressing climate change.
  • Responding to Climate Change   2008
    See and hear Dr. Jame Schaefer responding to Archbishop Celestino Migliore's address.

Online Seminars

  •  Sustainability and the Mission
    The Center for Mission and Identity and the Office of Sustainability hosted a 3-part program on sustainability (food, consumption, energy) in January 2013 facilitated by XU Sustainability Coordinator - Ann Dougherty P.E.

Teaching to the Mission


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St. Francis Pledge - The Catholic Climate Covenant

The St. Francis Pledge is a promise and a commitment by Catholic individuals, families, parishes, organizations and institutions to live our faith by protecting God's Creation and advocating on behalf of people in poverty who face the harshest impacts of global climate change.



AJCU Ecology Educators


Featured Resources

Cover of Teaching to the Mission book

Teaching to the Mission

In this updated pedagogical resource, faculty describe how they incorporate the Jesuit mission and identity into their specific courses, from chemistry to marketing to theology.

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Cover of Daily Examen for Diversity publication

The Examen for Diversity

This adaptation of the Daily Examen helps one reflect on their experience with diversity with five points for spiritual thanksgiving, grace, and introspection.

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Cover of An Ignatian Journal

Ignatian Journal

This handsome, spiral-bound "undated" planner is perfect for faculty, staff, and students alike. Its pages include quotes, illustrations, and reflections. Use it for your daily schedule or journaling.

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