1.10 1.11 1.12 stewardship and environtment and CAFOD

• why should we be stewards?

  whole of creation is Gods gift, it is holy as it comes from God

  • ' love thy neighbour '
• what does stewardship express?

  duty to look after the environment on Gods behalf
• what is CAFOD?

  • CAFOD is a catholic charity helping those experiencing poverty
  • sustainibility respects the environment ( increases balance and harmony )
• why should Catholics care?

  Catholics should consider how their actions will affect the world in centuries to come
• what is one reason for stewardship?

  all of creation is special because it was made by God to be good meaning every part is valued
• what is another reason for stewardship?

  God made humans stewards of this earth
• what is reason 3 for stewardship?


  Jesus taught christians to ' love thy neighbour as yourself ' ( mark 12:31 ) , consider how things can affect all of human life
• what is it important for Catholics to do regarding the environment?

  important for all Catholics to take real actions to help protect the environment
• give 3 ways how Catholics can help the environment at a local level

  • recycle more
  • throw away less waste
  • walk / cycle / public transport
• give 2 ways how Catholics can help the environment at a national level

  • environmentally friendly products
  • pressure on companies + politicians
• give 3 ways how Catholics can help the environment at a global level

  • boycotte
  • exposure
  • pressure government
• what does Genesis 1 : 26 say?

  ' rule over the fish in the sea '
• what is CAFOD?

  official aid agency in England and wales aiming to help people in poverty
• what is one thing CAFOD does?

  encourages to live more simply and use fewer natural resources
• what is another thing CAFOD does?

  help farmers to adopt sustainable, effective and inexpensive farming methods