Title

A Summary of the Encyclical by Pope Francis

Description

A summary of Laudato Si': On Care for Our Common Home, by Pope Francis. This summary includes a short introduction and explanation of the encyclical letter, and how to turn the letter into a teachable moment for children. The summary then breaks down the encyclical by briefly defining key topics (Saint Francis of Assisi and an integral ecology; Pollution, waste, and throwaway culture; Climate as a common good; Right of water; Loss of biodiversity; Global inequality; The Gospel of Creation; Integral ecology; Consumerism; Toward a new lifestyle; and Prayers) with direct quotes from the encyclical itself.

Source

Creator(s)

RCL Benziger

Denomination

Christian

Sub-Tradition

Roman Catholic

Audience

Religious Education Teachers

All audiences/General public

Faith Based Organization

RCL Benziger

Rights

The original pdf version of this resource was accessed at https://rclbenziger.com/laudato-si-on-care-for-our-common-home on April 22, 2020.