St Francis of Assisi
St Francis as patron saint of the environment has been a focus for our pupils as they learn how to be stewards of our environment.
Our Holy Father Pope Francis chose his name from the example set by St Francis
https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/october-4--st-francis-of-assisi/
Pope Francis in his Encyclical ‘Laudato Si’ set out how we should be custodians of our world:
OLSP Pupils have actively been involved in COP26 and in being environmental custodians
(please see ‘The Green Samaritan’ newsletter – in our Charity / CAFOD website section)
Common Care for Our Common Home
https://www.laudatosi.org/pope-francis/the-canticle-of-creatures/
The patron saint of Animals and Ecology:
https://www.earthday.org/patron-saint-animals-ecology/
Make me a channel of your peace: The Prayer of St Francis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpmqjI3BMz0
