Objectives for this course


At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • inspire your community to take action for the care of Creation;
  • demonstrate how Christian spirituality relates to ecology;
  • promote environmental education in a Church context;
  • design various activities about Creation care;
  • identify areas of resistance to environmental concerns;
  • mobilize other members of the community to form a green team.


Duration : 8 hours (approx.)

Your Instructor

NORMAN LÉVESQUE is a lecturer on Creation Care since 2005. He holds a Master's degree in practical theology, and his thesis was on Creation Care as a new ministry in the Church. He is the founder of the Green Churches Network in Canada. He wrote the practical guide Greening Your Church (Novalis 2014).

Curriculum


  1. Introduction
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  2. Church: green or not?
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  3. Structure of this ministry
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  4. Spirituality of Creation
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  5. Environmental Education
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  6. Action
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  7. Designing activities
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  8. Conclusion
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Student Feedback


"I learned that there is a way to start an ecological conversion with the people's support if we adopt the right approach, that there is a lot of fruit to be harvested from a Creation Care ministry and that there are existing resources to guide the first steps of those who want to start this new ministry."  

Denise Violette


"This course has allowed me to confirm that the actions undertaken in our community correspond to a beautiful pastoral approach to Creation and encourages me to pursue this ecological mission and to promote it."

L.M. Dion

Register to this course


Register for free thanks to the financial support of a religious community.


Special thanks to the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM).



Thanks to our partners:

Green Churches Network,
Diocèse Saint-Jean-Longueuil et
Archdiocese of Regina.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


When does the course start and finish?

The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

 

How long do I have access to the course?

How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

 

What if I am unhappy with the course?

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

 

I am Catholic/Protestant/Orthodox, can I still take courses here?

Yes. Christians of all denominations will find these courses interesting. To be honest, even though it has a Catholic bias for some documents (like Laudato Si or the Eucharist), the vast majority of information comes from the common Christian Tradition, like the Bible, Church Fathers and much more.


The price for this course is too expensive for me, but I'm really interested. What should I do?

Even if a lot of effort went into creating this course, we believe nobody should be left out. Contact us to find a solution: [email protected]


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A Practical Guide


To learn more about the subject, you may also read the practical guide "Greening Your Church" by Norman Lévesque (Novalis 2014).

Greening Your Church shares with us the theology of creation care ministry and shows us practical ways to live in harmony with creation. Now faith communities have a helpful guide and companion to creating environmentally friendly churches.


To purchase the guide, click on the button.