Care+for+God's+Creation

Care For God's Creation
By: Jill B., Nicole B., Abigail C., Katie G., Erin N., Hannah F., and Ashleigh J. 



Brief Explanation of the Theme:
====Care for God's Creation is the seventh Catholic Social Teaching theme that calls us to act as stewards towards what God has created. It teaches us that everything that God has created is important and we are to show it the respect it deserves. God created everything in his own image and likeness, and it is a requirement of our faith to affirm that it is in good condition. Care for God's creation is our responsibility as humans to care for the earth. We can do this by recycling and planting new gardens to make what God created beautiful. We also have the responsibility to care for the living to. As humans, we must treat each other as equals and as God's creation. Many people today around the world do not listen to this and awareness must be brought to this issues. Some examples of these issues like this are: Human-Trafficking, Slavery, and Murder of another human. Since we must take care of the other human's who are part of God's creation, we must take care of ourselves. We must always remember we are a part of God's creation and our body is a temple and we must respect it. Other things we must respect and care for in God's creation are animals. Animals are an important part of God's creation and therefore we cannot abuse them and not care for them. ==== ====

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Important Definition:
====//__Steward__-// A person who utilizes and manages all resources God provides for the glory of God and the betterment of his creation ====

Homelessness-

 * ====Homelessness is a major issue in our society today and is sometimes caused by drug addictions, mental illness, domestic violence, abandonment, poverty, unemployment, etc. We can work together as Catholics to end this issue by giving money to them and charities that support them, raising awareness, and possibly, if you knew the person who was homeless, invite them to stay with you until they can get back on their feet. ====

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Starvation-

 * ====Starvation is a major issue in this theme because when humans are unable to properly feed themselves, their bodies become malnourished, which can lead to sickness or even death. We can work to end this issue by donating food or money to charities that feed the hungry, working in soup kitchens, and raising awareness of this major issue. ====

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Abuse-

 * ====Abuse is a major issue in this theme because when someone is abused they are not being respected. We can work to end this issue by raising awareness, and making sure we treat everyone around us with respect. ====

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<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Pollution-

 * ====<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Pollution is a major issue in today's society, and it is usually not given the attention it deserves. People do not realize that it is important to care for all that God has created, and that polluting is deliberately ruining God's creation. We can work to put an end to this issue by cleaning up local parks or areas in your community, raising awareness, and joining organizations that work to prevent environmental issues. ====

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<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Abandonment-

 * ====<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Abandonment is a serious issue in today's world. Abandonment victims are not being shown the respect that they deserve as part of God's creation, and are not feeling well nurtured or loved. We can stop this issue by adopting abandoned children, donating to charities that work to end this issue, and raising awareness. ====

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<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Bullying-

 * ====<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Bullying is a serious issue in this theme because it belittles others, whom God has created, and makes them feel disrespected. Serious bullying can lead to suicide, depression, eating disorders, etc. We can work to end this issue by sticking up for those around us who are bullied and raising awareness in schools to just how prevalent this issue is in society. ====

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<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Animal Abuse-

 * ====<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Animals play a very important piece in society today, and very often they are abused. We, as Catholics, can work to end this issue by raising awareness, working at a local rescue shelter, donating money to shelters, and rescuing an animal as a pet. ====

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<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Wasting Natural Resources-

 * ====<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Wasting natural resources is an issue within this theme because God intended for us to wisely use the resources he provided us with so that they will be available for generations to come. We can help put an end to this issue by educating people on tips to follow and integrating those tips into our own lives (tips listed below!) ====

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<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">**How Can We Help?**
====<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">We can help show respect and care for everything God has created by giving to charities, animal shelters, and homeless shelters, fighting against these issues, standing up for those who are bullied, raising awareness, helping abandoned or abused animals in your community, disposing of trash in the right places, carpooling, etc. Even the smallest acts can make a difference, and we, as Catholics, must be mindful that our actions will affect generations to come. Also, if you are unable to incorporate the listed ideas into your life, a simple prayer for those in need will make a difference. ====

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">**Thought-Provoking Questions:**

 * ====<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Do I remember that caring for the planet is not just a slogan used on Earth Day, but a requirement of my faith? ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Am I aware that small actions can make a huge difference? ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">What are some ways that we, as Catholics, are called to show respect to what God has created? ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Do I keep in mind how my actions will affect generations later to come? ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Do I show respect to all that God has created including myself, all humans, the environment, and animals? ====
 * ====<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Am I aware of the beauty of the Earth that God provided us with, and do I strive to care for it? ====