Commitment and Resources

As a Laudato Si’ congregation, School Sisters of Notre Dame, Central Pacific Province embarks on year five of a seven-year journey toward an integral ecology. Our 2026-2027 Laudato Si’ Action Plan reflects existing SSND values and priorities rooted in You Are Sent and Love Gives Everything, as well as our desire to respond proactively and creatively to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.

For year five, we are looking at Laudato Si’ through our more personal experiences while considering the words of Blessed Theresa, “The heart forms itself according to what it loves.” We all relate to nature and creation differently and discerning what goals of Laudato Si’ speak to us the most can help motivate and inspire actions which are most meaningful.

Additionally, this year, we acknowledge the realities of life do not always allow for a one-size-fits-all approach, so we are embracing what is truly possible given our individual, departmental, and ministry situations. We remember that small actions count too.

There is always a way to participate, and we are looking forward to a year of personal and purposeful engagement around the care of creation. Join us!

Central Pacific Province Laudato Si’ Goals

Year Five Action Plan:

Individuals/Communities

7 Laudato Si’ Goals

  1. Response to cry of the earth
  2. Response to cry of the poor
  3. Ecological economics
  4. Adoption of sustainable lifestyles
  5. Ecological education
  6. Ecological spirituality
  7. Community resilience and empowerment

 

Laudato Si’ goals (PDF)

  • Develop tools that encourage ongoing reflection of sustainable lifestyles and are actionable and purposeful for your situation.
    • For example, “house rules” for you, your community, and/or your department, created based on conversation and agreed participation.
  • Utilize storytelling and personal experiences to make prayer, discussion, and action all the more impactful.
  • Suggest and engage in prayer, activities, and opportunities related to Season of Creation, the liturgical calendar, and United Nations Days as meaningful touchstones throughout the year.

Reflection Questions

  • What place, creature, and/or experience brings me into deeper oneness with all creation?
  • What is it that speaks to my heart, based on my lived experience?
  • How am I invited to join with others in this moment?
  • How can I/we awaken this love to act on behalf of the planet and all creation?

Download a PDF of the Central Pacific Province Laudato Si’ Year Five Action Plan.

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