In preparation for COP30—the 30th UN Climate Change Conference, to be held in Brazil in November 2025—we are actively developing ways to engage the entire apostolic body of the Society of Jesus and its partners. One of the cornerstone projects within the “Jesuits for Climate Justice: Faith in Action at COP30” campaign is the Letters to the Earth Education Initiative, designed to empower young people whose futures are most threatened by the climate crisis.
Marking the Jubilee of Hope and the 10th anniversaries of Laudato Si’ and the Paris Agreement, and deeply rooted in the Third and Fourth Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAP) of the Society of Jesus—Journeying with Youth and Caring for Our Common Home—this initiative invites students and young participants to engage in thoughtful reflection on ecological justice. Through personal letters, artwork, and innovative responses, they can express their concerns, hopes, and commitments. By connecting Jesuit works across continents and amplifying youth voices on this critical issue, we aim to inspire a global ecological conversion grounded in sustainability and justice.
To support this work, the Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat (SJES) has developed age-appropriate educational resources for classrooms, homes, and other learning environments. This comprehensive toolkit enriches ongoing efforts in ecological education and Ignatian formation and is available in English, Spanish, and French:
Educational Handbooks:
Caring for Our Common Home & Ecology and Responsibility
Are digital booklets for different age groups introducing key ecological and theological concepts from Laudato Si’ and Laudate Deum. It includes reflection questions, scripture-based meditations, and real-life case studies from Jesuit ministries worldwide.
📩 Download the English version by clicking on each image / 📝 For Spanish, Portuguese and French versions clic HERE
Learning Toolkit for Educators: If the Earth Could Speak
Featuring templates for classroom projects centered on climate justice, food sovereignty, and just transition. This interdisciplinary approach integrates science, ethics, faith, and social studies and includes visual and audio prayer resources focused on agroecology and sustainability in Jesuit education. Topics include agroecological principles, food justice, community gardens, eco-literacy, soil restoration, agroforestry, water harvesting, sustainable food initiatives, composting, urban permaculture, biodiesel from waste oil, campus gardens, and food justice partnerships.
📩 Download the English version by clicking on each image / 📝 For Spanish, Portuguese and French versions clic HERE
Ignatian Reflection Cards
Downloadable cards highlighting ecological quotes from Pope Francis, Jesuits, and other spiritual and ecological leaders. Each card encourages small actions and provides discussion questions. The cards are available in both digital and printable formats for easy and accessible use.
Additional Resources
In collaboration with the Laudato Si Action Platform, we also provide a curated list of other educational and learning materials from diverse faith-based platforms, projects, and initiatives to further support this journey.
We would love to hear about the wonderful initiatives you are taking on at a local level for the care of our common home!
Please feel free to fill out this form to have your videos, publications, pictures and articles featured on ecojesuit.com throughout our campaign. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to sjes-adv@sjcuria.org.
For more information and/or to participate as a part of a Jesuit Educational institution or apostolic work, please send an email to the leader of this initiative, Fr John Kennedy SJ at communications@ecojesuit.com
