COMMISSIONING RITES ON CARE FOR CREATION
Introduction
Quite often, we observe an aspect of nature that inspires us to more fully appreciate God and His Creation. Mountains, oceans, lakes, rivers or trees, can also help us to know more about the Almighty Creator, whose wisdom goes far beyond human knowledge.
Through all of the magnificent Creation, we can see the character and attributes of its Creator. In the strong oak trees we can see His strength. Through the majestic mountains, we can see His glory and majesty. Through the creation of the human body, we observe His creativity and intricacy.
These examples are just a minute fraction of what we can learn of God through His Creation.
When we view the wonder of His Creation, we stand in awe because of the power and other characteristics which are so evident. We also stand in humility. The more we see of the beauty of Creation, the more we can humble ourselves before our great God.
Commissioning Statement
O, God, our loving Creator and Giver of all good gifts, bless each of us, strengthen our faith and grant us the spirit of Christian stewardship so that we may give generously of our time, talent and treasure to spread Your kingdom here in our schools and throughout the world.
For this, with all humility I acknowledge our duties and commit myself as faithful stewards of God’s creation.
- I acknowledge the Earth as our common home.
- I demand ecological conversion, both personal and communitarian even institutional.
- I want Ecological Liberation.
- I Care for the Earth.
- I call for ecological solidarity that will foment ecological action.
- I demand climate justice for the destruction of our planet
- I need to engage for a new ecological dialogue.
- I should create an integral space for “ecological citizenship”.
- I am interconnected with others
- I promote “ecological education
- My ecological concern is a compassion for the planet and people.
- I embrace “integral ecology”
- I need to cultivate an ‘ecological culture’
- I give special care for the indigenous communities and their cultural traditions.
- I need for ecological faith
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*Signing of commitment as steward of God*
Commissioning Prayer
St. Francis’ Canticle of the Sun
O most high, almighty, good Lord God, to you belong praise, glory, honor, and all blessing!
Praised be my Lord God with all creatures; and especially our brother the sun, which brings us the day, and the light; fair is he, and shining with a very great splendor: O Lord, he signifies you to us!
Praised be my Lord for our sister the moon, and for the stars, which God has set clear and lovely in heaven.
Praised be my Lord for our brother the wind, and for air and cloud, calms and all weather, by which you uphold in life all creatures.
Praised be my Lord for our sister water, which is very serviceable to us, and humble, and precious, and clean.
Praised be my Lord for brother fire, through which you give us light in the darkness: and he is bright, and pleasant, and very mighty, and strong.
Praised be my Lord for our mother the Earth, which sustains us and keeps us, and yields diverse fruits, and flowers of many colors, and grass.
Praised be my Lord for all those who pardon one another for God’s love’s sake, and who endure weakness and tribulation; blessed are they who peaceably shall endure, for you, O most High, shall give them a crown!
Praised be my Lord for our sister, the death of the body, from which no one escapes. Woe to him who dies in mortal sin! Blessed are they who are found walking by your most holy will, for the second death shall have no power to do them harm.
Praise you, and bless you the Lord, and give thanks to God, and serve God with great humility.
Deus Meus Et Omnia
Led by:
Ms. Connie C. Nadonga
Malate Catholic School
nadonga.connie@yahoo.com
Includes excerpts from the following documents:
- Laudato Si’ Manifesto of Pope Francis
- St. Francis’ Canticle of the Sun
List of Participating Schools
MaPSA Curriculum and Instruction Commission
Seminar on the Integration of Climate Change in the Curriculum
April 24–26, 2019 | Malate Catholic School
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EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS
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SCHOOLS
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# OF PARTICIPANTS
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CEAP NCR
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Immaculate Conception Academy Green Hills
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1
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CEAP NCR
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La Salle Green Hills
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1
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CEAP NCR
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Saint Jude Catholic School
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3
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CEAP NCR
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St. Scholastica’s Academy Marikina
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1
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CEAP NCR
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Stella Maris College
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4
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DLCES
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Holy Spirit Academy of Laoag
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2
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DLCES
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Immaculate Conception Academy Batac Ilocos Norte
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1
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DOPSSA
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Bicutan Parochial School
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2
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KADSA
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San Jose Academy
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1
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MADICSSA
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St. Martin de Porres Catholic School of Guiguinto
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2
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MADICSSA
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St. Martin de Porres Catholic School of Norzagaray
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1
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MaPSA Antipolo
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Marikina Catholic School
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2
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MaPSA Antipolo
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Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu Parochial School
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1
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MaPSA Antipolo
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Sta. Cecilia Parochial School
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1
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PADSS
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Escuela Catolica de San Sebastian
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1
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PADSS
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Holy Family Parochial School of Kapitolyo, Inc.
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2
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PADSS
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Pateros Catholic School
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3
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RCAM ES
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Holy Family Parochial School
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1
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RCAM ES
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Holy Trinity Academy
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2
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RCAM ES
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Malate Catholic School
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30
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RCAM ES
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San Felipe Neri Parochial School
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1
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RCAM ES
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San Isidro Catholic School
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2
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RCAM ES
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St. Joseph School Pandacan
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1
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RCAM ES
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St. Pius Parochial School
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1
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RCAM ES
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Sta. Clara Parish School
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25
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RCAM ES
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The Nazarene Catholic School
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1
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RCAM ES
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Ermita Catholic School
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5
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TOTAL
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98
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