From campfires without firewood to tree planting drives for spreading 'Ecotheology' - the concern for the environment in the biblical scriptures - the Mumbai, India's Catholic youth are doing more than their little bit for the environment this summer.
'Care for Creation' is the theme for this year's church activities, says a mandate from the Archdiocese of Mumbai.
"This is the first time the church has dedicated an entire year to the environment. This focus is going to grow in the coming years," said Fr Anthony Fernandes, director of the Diocesan Youth Center, who believes caring for nature is the expression of love for the creator.
"Youth activities are the most important way of spreading the message because children are more receptive," said Cynthia D'Souza(24), one of the organizing head of the Youth Council at St Andrew's Parish.
Come May, the youth groups will conduct morning workshops for children on recycling paper, making newspaper bags and planting trees in the neighborhood.
"At the camps, the youth will learn how the eo-system works. In church sermons, they will learn Ecotheology," said Fr Nigel Barrett.
SOURCE: Aareta Johri, Hindustan Times, India
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