Religious Education

On Sept 1st, Christians all around the world marked the beginning of the Season or Creation. This is a time to come together in prayer and action for our common home -Earth. 

It is a time in which we are asked to celebrate the beauty of God's creation and renew our commitment to care for our common home. As we embark on this meaningful journey from September 1st, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to October 4th, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology, let us draw inspiration from his deep reverence for all creatures and his recognition of the interconnectedness of life. The theme for 2024 is “HOPE AND ACT WITH CREATION”

May we pray together 

Loving God,

You created us to live with the birds of the air, animals of the land and sea, trees, flowers, plants and our brothers and sisters around the world. Open our minds, touch our hearts and guide us in ways of care and concern for all you have gifted us. 

We pray for the world, our common home: 

that we may see God’s beautiful creation as a special gift for all of us to protect. 

We pray for world leaders: 

that they act with respect and urgency and work together to take care of our earth and our global family. 

We pray for communities already affected by the changing climate and for those at risk of natural disasters:

May we do what we can to support communities to stay safe and have what they need  We pray for our St Louis' community:

May we continue to listen to God’s call to care for the earth and each other. 

Lord, allow our eyes to see the beauty of creation, 

in flowers, creatures, forests, and cities. 

Allow our ears to listen to those in need. 

Allow our voices to speak out for justice when we see the earth and people mistreated.

Allow our hands to care for the earth. 

Allow our feet to take your message out to the world

We ask this in Your name.  AMEN