Stewardship
Provide a ONE sentence definition of Stewardship
The term stewardship means to look after the world for God.
Which book is the Creation story in?
Genesis
What do the 3Rs stand for?
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
What is St Francis of Assisi the patron saint of?
the patron saint of animals and the environment
Provide a ONE sentence definition of Dominion.
The authority and responsibility that God grants to humanity to manage and care for His creation
What are the names of the first humans according to Genesis 2?
Adam and Eve
Name one way individuals can reduce their carbon footprint?
Use public transport, recycle, eat less meat
What did St Francis famously do with animals that showed his love for creation?
he preached to birds and treated animals as his brothers and sisters
What is the name of the most recent Pope who wrote about Stewardship?
Pope Francis
What was the instruction from God in Genesis 1:28?
"be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth,"
What is a community garden? How does it promote stewardship?
A shared space where people grow food together, promoting care for the environment and community.
What is the name of the poem that St. Francis of Assisi wrote?
The Canticle of Creation
What is the name of the document about caring for our common home?
Laudato si'
In Genesis 2:15, God places Adam in the Garden of Eden. What two responsibilities does God give Adam in relation to the garden?
Work it and take care of it
What is upcycling?
Turning old or discarded items into something useful or creative
How did St Francis show stewardship in his lifestyle and choices?
by living simply, caring for nature, and respecting all living things as part of God’s creation
What is the name of the young girl who spoke about Carbon Footprint at the UN Conference?
Greta Thunberg
In the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30), how does Jesus use the story to teach about stewardship?
we are expected to use our gifts and resources wisely and responsibly, not waste or hide them
What is the concept of “intergenerational equity” and how does it relate to environmental stewardship?
the idea that current generations should preserve the environment so future generations can enjoy the same resources and quality of life
Which famous Catholic was heavily inspired by the life and work of St. Francis of Assisi?
Pope Francis