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Caring for Creation Webinar Series
Sponsored by the Care for Creation Network
and hosted by Parishes in the Diocese of Arlington
****See HERE for recordings to each webinar****
Sponsored by the Care for Creation Network
and hosted by Parishes in the Diocese of Arlington
****See HERE for recordings to each webinar****
Why Catholics Care for Creation
February 8 hosted by St. John Neumann in Reston
This first webinar in the series explains Catholic teaching about the created world and our duty to care for the common home God has given us. Our guest speaker is award-winning author, speaker, and educator, Dr. Catherine Wright. See here for the recording.
See here for the resources.
Using Citizen Science Tools as a Family-Friendly Way to Explore God's Gift of Creation
March 22 at 7 hosted by St. Mark in Vienna
Our speakers from National Geographic Society and Mountain to Sea Education will share their joy of connecting people to nature and discuss ways students, families, and their communities can see which plants and animals share our environment. Two apps that help young (and old) explorers identify species in their own backyards will be demonstrated. The webinar will prepare our families to participate as Citizen Scientists in the upcoming DC City Nature Challenge April 29 to May 2.
Email address to RSVP: stmark.cch@gmail.com See here for the recording.
See here for the resources.
Landscaping with Care
April 20 at 7 pm hosted by Nativity in Burke
What is the relationship between Laudato Si’ and our personal corner of Creation? Learn how to make a practical difference in preserving God’s biodiversity by landscaping with care at home and on our church campuses. The importance of native plants, sustainable gardening practices, and sharing our faith though Mary Gardens and St. Kateri Habitats will be explored.
Email address to RSVP: nativitycreationcare@gmail.com See here for the recording.
See here for the resources.
Reducing Energy Waste: The Quickest, Cheapest, and
Most Effective Way to Care for Creation
May 25 at 7 pm hosted by St. Luke in McLean
In Laudato Si’, Pope Francis lamented the waste of resources that pollutes our planetary home and diminishes both human and other species’ quality of life. Energy waste is a direct and significant contributor to climate change. Learn some of the practical and effective things you can do to minimize your own and your parish’s energy footprint and corresponding energy expenses.
Email address for RSVP: Care4Creation@SaintLukeMclean.org See here for the recording.
Living in Harmony with Creation: A Parish Case Study
June 15 at 7 pm hosted by Our Lady Queen of Peace in Arlington
Pope Francis' care for creation message has taken root at Our Lady Queen of Peace parish. The seeds of action we planted are bearing fruit, the campus is greener and more sustainable. Join us to learn details of how the community was energized, what actions were taken from banning plastic water bottles to installing solar panels. Lessons learned and how minds and hearts were changed. Practical tips will be offered for use in other parishes and homes. See here for the recording
See here for the resources.
Email address for RSVP: ioc.olqpva@gmail.com
February 8 hosted by St. John Neumann in Reston
This first webinar in the series explains Catholic teaching about the created world and our duty to care for the common home God has given us. Our guest speaker is award-winning author, speaker, and educator, Dr. Catherine Wright. See here for the recording.
See here for the resources.
Using Citizen Science Tools as a Family-Friendly Way to Explore God's Gift of Creation
March 22 at 7 hosted by St. Mark in Vienna
Our speakers from National Geographic Society and Mountain to Sea Education will share their joy of connecting people to nature and discuss ways students, families, and their communities can see which plants and animals share our environment. Two apps that help young (and old) explorers identify species in their own backyards will be demonstrated. The webinar will prepare our families to participate as Citizen Scientists in the upcoming DC City Nature Challenge April 29 to May 2.
Email address to RSVP: stmark.cch@gmail.com See here for the recording.
See here for the resources.
Landscaping with Care
April 20 at 7 pm hosted by Nativity in Burke
What is the relationship between Laudato Si’ and our personal corner of Creation? Learn how to make a practical difference in preserving God’s biodiversity by landscaping with care at home and on our church campuses. The importance of native plants, sustainable gardening practices, and sharing our faith though Mary Gardens and St. Kateri Habitats will be explored.
Email address to RSVP: nativitycreationcare@gmail.com See here for the recording.
See here for the resources.
Reducing Energy Waste: The Quickest, Cheapest, and
Most Effective Way to Care for Creation
May 25 at 7 pm hosted by St. Luke in McLean
In Laudato Si’, Pope Francis lamented the waste of resources that pollutes our planetary home and diminishes both human and other species’ quality of life. Energy waste is a direct and significant contributor to climate change. Learn some of the practical and effective things you can do to minimize your own and your parish’s energy footprint and corresponding energy expenses.
Email address for RSVP: Care4Creation@SaintLukeMclean.org See here for the recording.
Living in Harmony with Creation: A Parish Case Study
June 15 at 7 pm hosted by Our Lady Queen of Peace in Arlington
Pope Francis' care for creation message has taken root at Our Lady Queen of Peace parish. The seeds of action we planted are bearing fruit, the campus is greener and more sustainable. Join us to learn details of how the community was energized, what actions were taken from banning plastic water bottles to installing solar panels. Lessons learned and how minds and hearts were changed. Practical tips will be offered for use in other parishes and homes. See here for the recording
See here for the resources.
Email address for RSVP: ioc.olqpva@gmail.com
Learn about these topics through a spiritual lens and with local implementation.
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