Climate Change and the Church's Social Teaching - A Study Guide

Produced by Operation Noah. Supported by CAFOD, Columban Faith and Justice, National Justice and Peace Network.

A Study Guide on Climate Change based upon key themes in Catholic Social Teaching. It is intended for study and reflection by adult groups. The Guide contains agendas for six meetings with accompanying appendices, reflection and action sheets, reading sheets, plus a prayer and worship section.

Contents:

1. The Common Good - The Catholic Church is committed to the Common Good which is undermined by Climate Change.
2. Option for the Poor - Climate Change hits the poorest hardest and this greatly concerns a Church committed to the Option for the Poor
3. Caring for God's Creation - Thankfulness for God's gift of the natural world and respecting it.
4. Human Dignity - Exploring the place humans have in relation to the rest of Creation.
5. Rights and Responsibilities - Individuals, parishes and schools can all take responsibility for promoting justice, peace and the integrity of creation and addressing Climate Change.
6. Sustainable Development - We must act on Climate Change to build a sustainable future.

"I welcome these study materials from Operation Noah. They are a practical and stimulating way in which to help deepen our appreciation of the environment and understand the challenges arising from Climate Change. The world of nature is a gift from God and a primary way in which God invites us to share in God's life and become more truly human. God saw what he had made and found it good." - Bishop Declan Lang of Clifton Diocese, Episcopal Liaison for Environmental Justice, Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

Price: £5.00 plus £1.00 p+p

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Available from mid-May 2008

Please send your name, address, number of books ordered and £6.00 for each book to: Operation Noah, The Grayston Centre, 28 Charles Square, London N1 6HT.

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