What is the St. Francis Pledge?
Individuals and organizations join the Covenant by taking the St. Francis Pledge. They will be asked to fulfill all five elements of the Pledge: • PRAY and reflect on the duty to care for God’s creation and protect the poor and vulnerable; • LEARN about and educate others on both the reality of climate change and its moral dimensions; • ASSESS your participation-as individuals and organizations-in contributing to climate change (i.e. consumption and conservation); • ACT to change your choices and behaviors contributing to climate change and; • ADVOCATE Catholic principles and priorities in climate change discussions and decisions, especially as they impact the poor and vulnerable.
