REC Newsletter
Wednesday is World Environment Day. This is a United Nations-led event that is celebrated each year on 5th June. It is a day for everyone around the world to take ownership of their environment and to actively engage in the protection of our earth.
“Beat Air Pollution” is the theme for World Environment Day 2019. Approximately 7 million people worldwide die prematurely each year from air pollution, with about 4 million of these deaths occurring in Asia-Pacific.
World Environment Day 2019 will urge governments, industry, communities and individuals to come together to explore renewable energy and green technologies, and improve air quality in cities and regions across the world.
We are reminded of our call to mission in the care of and for God’s creation. In Laudato Si, Pope Francis calls us to remember that we should not abuse or take for granted that which God has gifted us. Rather, with contemplative action, we are called to care for the earth.
On Wednesday (weather permitting) our school community will gather together for an outside liturgy to celebrate World Environment Day and offer prayers for our stewardship of the earth.
More information can be found on the official website:
Loving God, who created the earth,
all that it contains,
and the universe and cosmos in which it is contained,
enliven, empower and energise us with your Spirit.
As you breathed life into the heavens, breathe into us your Spirit of love,
so that we may breathe out into the world the love of your Spirit.
May we, with you, be breathers of new life for the earth.
Mr Richard Tuckwell, REC