Celebrating Laudato Si’ week

Jun 09, 2023

CHERAS: The Creation Justice Ministry of the Church of St Francis of Assisi organised a Laudato Si’ Week formation session recently.

Sixty parishioners who are passionate about gardening attended the session.

Laudato Si’ Week is a global celebration that aims to promote environmental stewardship and raise awareness about the urgent need to care for our common home. The theme for this year’s celebration is Hope for the Earth, Hope for Humanity. We invite all parishioners to join us in reflecting on how our faith inspires us to care for the earth and all its inhabitants.

The session began with an introduction of the week by Vivien Hua, the Creation Justice Ministry leader.

Then, Dr Christina Chan delivered an engaging and lively talk about the benefits of trees and shared her personal experience in maintaining her tree plantation.

During Susan Poon’s Urban Gardening demo session, she shared techniques for growing potted plants in confined spaces. She demonstrated how to grow different types of plants in a single pot, likening it to a flower arrangement. Many participants were fascinated and gathered around Susan to learn more from her after the session concluded.

Over 100 plants were distributed to the participants to promote home gardening.

After the Sunday formation session, parish priest Fr Paul Cheong OFM Cap presented Certificates of Appreciation to the Youth Ambassadors of Creation Justice Ministry, recognising their effort in initiating and organising the World Earth Day Carnival held on April 23.