Thank you for your commitment to the call to care for water, for oneself, and for life. On the path toward a Laudato Si’ congregation.

True to our charism of “Honoring the Sacred Humanity of the Son of God” in every human being and in all of creation. Convinced that “all things were created through him and for him” (Col 1:16), the Daughters of Jesus of Kermaria and their Associates respond with hope to the call of integral ecology, weaving together daily acts of care and conversion in the face of the challenges of today’s world.

In a world marked by rampant consumerism, a throwaway culture, and the temptation to cling to our current habits of energy, water, and food consumption, the Daughters of Jesus of Kermaria and their Associates have decided to take a step forward. In response to the call from the General Council and the International Committee on Integral Ecology, communities from various countries have come together to discern their real challenges and commitments in light of the seven goals of the Laudato Si’ Action Plan.

Despite their many daily responsibilities, the sisters and associates have shared the fruits of their efforts. These actions are a living testimony to the congregation’s charism of living out the humanizing spirit of Jesus in daily life and responding to the challenges outlined in Laudato Si’

Response to the Earth’s cry: chemical-free soil care, planting native seeds, implementing composting, and collecting rainwater.

Response to the cry of the poor: Support for the solidarity economy, collaboration with networks that assist vulnerable people (such as Secours Catholique), and prophetic advocacy for the cause of socio-environmental martyrs.

Ecological Economics: Ethical banking and investment choices, support for local businesses, and a conscious reduction in the use of plastics and disposable products. An ongoing community discernment process to make the transition to renewable energy (such as evaluating and installing solar panels).

Adoption of simple lifestyles: repairing water leaks, responsible use of public transportation, optimizing household appliances, and participating in reuse networks and second-hand clothing sales.

Ecological education: awareness-raising and training programs in schools, parishes, and youth ministries.

Ecological spirituality: liturgical celebrations that contemplate creation, outdoor prayer gatherings, and eco-spiritual pilgrimages.

Community Engagement and Participatory Action: Synodal collaboration with local organizations to protect nature and strengthen food sovereignty.

Joining Forces Within the Universal Church

This effort is neither private nor isolated. To deepen our response, the Congregation formally joins the Laudato Si’ Action Platform “Discover and Join the Laudato Si’ Action Platform” promoted by the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development of the Holy See, as well as the Laudato Si’ Movement “Explore the Resources of the Laudato Si’ Movement .” In this way, we seek to make our daily actions visible and to walk with the entire Church to build a more just, fraternal, and sustainable Common Home.

We entrust this work we have begun to the Lord of Life, asking Him to sustain through His grace the enthusiasm of every Sister and Associate who enriches this journey of ecological conversion.

A suggestion for this season of grace

We encourage you and remind you of the importance of celebrating

the mystery of the Incarnation this Christmas. May this season of preparation invite us to experience the birth of Jesus by recreating, in the manner of St. Francis of Assisi, an ecological nativity scene. May this gesture offer us a contemplative gaze toward the simplicity of daily life, where the Savior, the Messiah, the Lord was born (cf. Lk 2:11).

Here are the 7 goals of “Laudato Si’”: Contributions from the Entities

Comité Ecologie Intégral Filles de Jésus