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Parish Partnerships
The Church: A Force for Compassion
The Catholic case for animal protection is clear. Now more than ever, the Catholic community has an enormous opportunity to shift our world towards a path of respect and honor for all living beings.
Our partnership program is designed to equip parishes, clergy, and educators to activate this potential and make a deep impact on animal suffering.
Why Partner with Us?
More than one in five Americans identifies as Catholic, with millions more having strong ties to the Church. Can you imagine the difference we can make if we reject choices that cause needless animal suffering?
RESPECT FOR GOD’S CREATION
Small changes for us can spare the lives of other creatures, greatly reduce their suffering, and promote respect for living beings.
A GREATER JOY IN CREATION
Like Saint Francis, coming to appreciate the vibrant creation God made brings a profound level of joy and wonder to our daily lives.
A CLEANER PLANET FOR ALL
Our choices can lead to a cleaner environment for ourselves, our neighbors, and generations to come.
A MORE PEACEFUL, LESS VIOLENT WORLD
We can promote peace and non-violence through our everyday choices.
This is the tremendous opportunity that exists: to align our actions with our values and change the world for all of God’s creatures – ourselves included.
If we take Isaiah at his word, maybe the moment prophesied is arriving, an unexpected turn in our human story, not an onerous moral demand but a wonderful moral opportunity.”
— Matthew Scully, Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy’
Our Partnership Approach: Making Change Accessible
We believe that small changes for us can make a world of difference for animals – and that finding a sustainable path forward is key. We meet you where you are and offer simple yet meaningful changes that can help you answer the cry of creation. Our approach centers on engaging education and turnkey initiatives.
We Partner with You To:
Goal:
Raise awareness about meaningful ways to protect other creatures
Launch special campaigns
Connect you to a community of others concerned about creation
Support existing efforts
How We Do It:
By providing inspiring, faith-focused presentations for retreats, Creation Care-themed events, parish meetings, and adult education
By supporting parishes in running Lent, Advent, Season of Creation, or year-round campaigns focused on reducing animal suffering and promoting compassionate choices
By serving as a resource and connecting you with experts who can help you realize your creation-friendly ideas – from making your church grounds more amenable to wildlife to creating veg-friendly fundraisers or events
By creating practical resources for weekly bulletins, book clubs, and other special initiatives
Take the Next Step Together
Ready to turn compassion into collective action? We are looking for like-minded partners - parishes, dioceses, schools, and organizations - who are ready to embrace the fullness of their call to steward God’s creation.
Let’s explore working together!
Please complete the form below if you would like to explore a partnership for your parish, school, or organization. We’d love to hear from you and look forward to being in touch soon!