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 C4C: Franciscan Care for Creation
FAN Inaugurates New
Small Group Formation Process Focusing on Environmental Justice
A Franciscan Formation in Environmental Justice and Caring for Creation from the Franciscan Action Network
For a printable flyer about C4C in PDF format, click here.
 The C4C Franciscan Care for Creation program is the Franciscan Action Network’s adult formation program to prepare communities to put faith into action by addressing important ecological issues. St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi inspired a vision and a living tradition that can help us to respond to our ecological vocation. The C4C process intends to inform, inspire, challenge, and invite participants to an active response.
This adult formation program is designed as a mini-series of six (6) sessions. A facilitator leads these sessions with a small group of adult learners. Each session lasts from 2-3 hours and includes prayer, stories, visuals, readings, and discussion. The C4C process provides learners with an introduction to a Franciscan perspective on relationships in Creation, an overview of pressing Creation issues (including climate change, environmental health, and clean water issues), a description of a Franciscan ecosocial analysis tool and the processes of civic engagement, and suggestions for ways to put faith into action in caring for God’s Creation.
The C4C program materials include a facilitator’s handbook with six session plans, participant handouts, companion DVD, supplemental resources online, and program evaluation materials. The facilitator’s handbook is an easy-to-use manual that walks learners through the process of understanding ecological issues from the unique Franciscan perspective and responding with action steps to mobilize your community. Learn how to analyze your own household or parish ecological footprint, create a plan for greening your home and other facilities, and form a C4C ministry team to address local ecological issues.
For a preview of some content from the C4C facilitator's manual click here.
For more information contact creation@franciscanaction.org.
The C4C Process is jointly supported by FAN, the Sisters of St. Francis (Stella Niagara, NY), Holy Name Province Franciscans (OFM), and the Catholic Coalition on Climate Change.
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