Caring For The Environment Flashcards
Why do Catholics believe they should care for the environment - reason 1
All of creatin is special because it was made by God to be good.(Genesis 1 ).This means that every part of it should be valued .Catholics can show their love for God by taking care of the world he created
Why do Catholics believe they should care for the environment - reason 2
God made humans stewards of the earth ( Genesis 2 ).This means that humans have been given responsibility by God to look after the earth.
Why do Catholics believe they should care for the environment - reason 3
Jesus taught Christians to “ love your neighbour as yourself “ Mark .For Christians, the word “neighbour” includes all people they share the world with.So Christians are expected to understand how pollution and littering will affect human life , including future generations
The Catholic Church teaches that there is a delicate balance within creation.
Damaging one aspect of the environment may affect other elements too
Catholic Church’s teachings on natural resources
Materials found in nature and used by humans to make more complex things - should be used carefully to preserve them for future generations.
Catholics should think how their actions affect
The world in the centuries to come.
What is an example of the Church helping the environment
In 2008, the Vatican installed thousands of solar panels on the roof of one of its main halls.These help to light and regulate the temperature of a number of buildings in the Vatican.They have reduced the Vatican’s carbon emissions by about 200 tonnes each year.
