Encyclicals

Encyclicals written by Pope Francis

Love in the Family (Amoris Laetitia, March 2016)

On Care for Our Common Home (Laudato Si, May 2015) - see discussion guide below

On Faith (Lumen Fidei, June 2013)

More Writings by Pope Francis

Laudato Si

LAUDATO SI’, On Care for Our Common Home
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Discussion Guide on Encyclical Laudato Si’

Download the discussion guide for use with Pope Francis’ encyclica Laudato Si’. The guide can help small groups explore and dialogue with this important teaching document. The guide includes materials for prayer, reflection and discussion, as well as ideas to help Catholics respond to Pope Francis’ message. The discussion section of the guide includes quotes and discussion questions on a variety of themes highlighted in Laudato Si’. The facilitator should decide in advance which topics will be covered during this session. Given the number of rich themes on which Pope Francis focuses in Laudato Si’, you may wish to spread the topics among several sessions.

For additional resources and information on environmentally-related stewardship efforts by some Catholic organizations, follow these links:

http://www.usccb.org/environment - Resources from the USCCB including statements and homilies.
http://www.crs.org/pope-francis-climate/ - details about the work of Catholic Relief Services around the world in areas suffering climate impacts.
 

Additional Resources:

National

• The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change has a website http://www.catholicclimatecovenant.org/
• Request your free Earth Day Guide: April 22, 2018 marks the 48th anniversary of Earth Day. The theme for 2018 is "Beyond a Throwaway Culture: Reduce Waste, Grow Community". The Guide will help you plan a one-hour celebration at your parish or school. You can pick the time/date for your celebration.
• Catholic Relief Services has a website on Laudato Si http://www.crs.org/climate-change

Local

• Racine Dominicans sponsored Eco-Justice Center http://www.racinedominicans.org/eco-j.cfm
• Interfaith Earth Network of Milwaukee http://www.interfaithconference.org/cms-view-page.php?page=earth-network
• The Laudato Si Project http://www.laudatosiproject.com/home.html

Secular

• Waukesha County Green Team https://www.waukeshacountygreenteam.org/
• City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office (ECO) http://city.milwaukee.gov/eco#.Vxk2-dQrLcs

Encyclicals written by Pope Benedict

On Integral Human Development in Charity & Truth (Caritas in Veritate, June 2009)

On Christian Hope (Spe Salvi, Nov 2007)

On Christian Love (Deus Caritas Est, Dec 2005)

More Writings by Pope Benedict XVI

Encyclicals written by Blessed Pope John Paul II

On the Eucharist (Ecclesia de Eucharistia, April 2003)

On the Relationship Between Faith and Reason (Fides et Ratio, September 1998)

On the Value and Inviolability of Human Life (Evangelium Vitae, March 1995)

More Writings by Pope John Paul II

Writings from previous Holy Fathers