'Poverty and its remedy have an ecological face.' Elizabeth Johnson
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* May 2008 (PDF)
When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established;
what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them?
Psalm 8: 3-4
Prayer for Justice and Sustainability
God our Maker, through the gift of Creation,
You are Love to the Universe.
Be within us - each spirit, mind and body-
on our way to a conversion of heart so we are people who live your Love.
When Jesus walked on Earth,
He showed us God's way...
...recognize the connection of all elements and creatures in nature
and respect the dignity of all life, everywhere.
...listen with open hearts to hear the stories of violence, deprivation and need
in people and nature from voices who seek security, freedom and basic rights.
When Jesus walked on Earth,
He showed us God's way...
...see the opportunties to give generously of our time, our goods and the fruits of our labour, then celebrate our diverse community becoming strong - spiritually, socially, ecologically and economically.
...speak out with wonder and awe at the splendours of our world,
with words of courage and compassion for all creation,
and reject violence and injustices by being open, forgiving and truthful.
...take only a fair share from the abundance of our planet,
consume wisely and use careful practices - to ensure all life has enough to live and sustain the balance with nature on Earth as You, Creator, intend it.
God our Maker, through the gift of Creation,
You are Love to the Universe.
Courtesy of the Diocesan Commission for Justice and Sustainability - Rockhampton Catholic Diocese. Email dcjs@rok.catholic.net.au for copies.
Since taking on his new role, Luke has worked with a number of Primary and Secondary Schools, Saint John of God Hospitals, Catholic Care agencies and the staff of Catholic Education Offices. He has travelled to Queensland, Tasmania, New South Wales and Victoria.
In recent months Luke has presented papers or workshops at various National Conferences.
Luke's passion for caring for the earth is apparent in all facets of his professional and family life.
Click here to read more about Luke.
Click here to send Luke an email.
She has been invovled with ecology, spirituality and education for many years.
Mary-Ann said, 'this is a tremendous opportunity to be be involved and support the work of the Australian Catholic Bishops in encouraging all to live out their ecological vocation.'
Click here to read more about Sr Mary-Ann.
Click here to send Sr Mary-Ann an email.
All are welcome to drop in.
If coming by train, alight at North Sydney, walk a few paces up Blues Road before turing left and crossing the paved plaza between Gloria Jeans Coffee and Zurich. Walk down the stairs at the left rear of the plaza and the CEA office is on your left, just beyond St Francis Xavier Church.
The intensive formation is aimed at those who are the potential 'change agents' within their organisation. The program engages participants in experiencing and understanding a range of social technologies, such as Theory U, as applied to the context of ecological conversion for both the individual and more particularly, the whole organisation.
The first intensive formation program was held in early April 2011. Participants from the Diocese of Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Rockhampton gathered at Marymount Mercy Centre, Castle Hill, NSW.
A further three Intensive Formation for ASSISI Animators are planned for the 2011, with additional opportuties to be made available in 2012.
A brochure calling for 'Expressions of Interest' in the 2011 formation programs is available now.
Click here to download an 'Expression of Interest' brochure.
Click here to request a brochure be emailed to you.
CEA assisted the University of Fiji to develop and present the 'Sustainability Action and Learning Forum' in Fiji July 15-16th, 2011.
The Forum was very successful - over 100 people on both days. The forum was attended by university staff and students, principals and teachers, parents and local village groups (one with their chief) and the police.
Megan Seneque, from CEA, said, ' There were lots of cameras around (and videotaping), and on the last day the students had put together a visual presentation of the two days with pics and short film clips, which is going to be on the website http://www.unifiji.ac.fj.'
This is a decade to be celebrated! CEA would like to celebrate and remember those who have been a part of the CEA story so far.
You are invited to forward any digital images or scanned images that add to the CEA story [with names of people, events and places if at all possible] to admin@cathoicearthcare.org.au.
CEA is supporting the establishment of Learning Communities as a forum of exchange and support for those involved in the ASSISI program.
The Sydney Archdiocesan Learning Community for Sustainability has opted to explore a case study, provided by the host site, as a tool for prompting reflection, dicussion and application.
The next meeting is at St Ignatius School, Riverview, September 8th, 10am to 12 noon. RSVP admin@cathoicearthcare.org.au.
Orders are being taken for the 2012 People and Planet diary and calendars.
Click here to place your order.
The 'Stations of the Forest' DVD and Booklet have been launched.
A 2 day formation experiences for educators entitled 'Connecting Peace, Ecology and Justice' was run.
To read their latest newsletter click here.
The performance arm of Catholic Mission (Australia), Village Space', has developed a performance and teaching resources for schools entitled 'Climate Justice. Visit the Catholic Mission website for more information.
Caritas Australia has developed 'A Just Climate: Looking Beyond Economics'. Visit their website for more information about this resource and campaign.
To keep up to date with the latest happenings in the kitchen gardens at school within the Parramatta Diocese visit their blogspot
Wild Mob is a not for profit organisation that gives volunteers the opportunity to work on meaningful conservation projects while experiencing some of the most beautiful parts of Australia.
Wild Mob is dedicated to protecting Australia’s unique biodiversity through practical conservation and rehabilitation programs.
Wild Mob has a variety of projects around Australia and are currently recruiting volunteers for a project at Avocet in Central Queensland (taking place between 27 August - 1 September).
For more information on this project click here.
Click here for the latest newsletter.
The Boomerang Alliance Cash for Containers Campaign needs your support to convince the NSW Government to introduce a beverage container deposit-refund system (CDS).
You can find detailed information on www.boomerangalliance.org.au
'Poverty and its remedy have an ecological face.' Elizabeth Johnson
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* May 2008 (PDF)