Earth Day is annually commemorated on April 22. For Catholic health ministries, this is an opportunity to reignite our commitment to stewardship of the resources entrusted to us and to more deeply consider the role of environmental sustainability in our social justice efforts and as we address the health of our communities. For this event, CHA is pleased to provide resources each year, as well as highlight additional sources of inspiration and education on the topic of environmental responsibility and climate change.
Read about the history of Earth Day
Visit the Catholic Climate Covenant's website to download a free one hour 2025 Earth Day program, "We Are the Light." This year's program focuses on:
The program includes prayers, readings, reflection and discussion questions, a video lifting Catholic energy ethics, and suggested actions/activities.
This 5x7 prayer card features Job 12:7-10 on the front and a prayer on the backside. Perfect to share for Earth Day – or at any time where these is the need for an environmental stewardship reflection. It is available electronically and also for order in packs of 50. We hope that you will share them across your organization.
CHA's series of short reflections featuring prayers from Sr. Beatrice Hernandez, OSF, Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Coordinator for the Wheaton Franciscans can be used in team huddles or meetings to reflect on our relationship with creation.