Laudato Si – Care for our Common Home with Vatukoula Marist Convent

Students at Vatukoula Marist Convent were deeply moved and inspired - Photo: Ioane Nawaikula Students at Vatukoula Marist Convent were deeply moved and inspired - Photo: Ioane Nawaikula 

Watching the animated video on the Pope's Letter on the Care of Our Common Home, the students at Vatukoula Marist Convent were deeply moved and inspired. As the colorful images and powerful messages unfolded before their eyes, a sense of responsibility began to take root within each student. They realized that as students and young individuals, they hold a crucial role in shaping the future of our planet.

The video served as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for collective action to protect and preserve the environment for present and future generations. The students understood that they are not mere bystanders in the face of environmental challenges but active participants with the power to effect positive change. They felt a growing sense of duty to care for our common home, to be stewards of the Earth, and to advocate for sustainable practices in their daily lives.

Empowered by the teachings of the Pope's letter and the visual storytelling of the animated video, the students at Vatukoula Marist Convent embraced their responsibility with enthusiasm and determination. They pledged to make conscious choices that support the well-being of the planet, from reducing waste and conserving energy to advocating for environmental protection measures in their community.

As they absorbed the lessons from the video, the students recognized that small actions can lead to significant impacts when multiplied across a collective effort. They understood that by embodying the values of care, compassion, and responsibility towards the Earth, they can contribute to a brighter and more sustainable future for all. Inspired by the Pope's call to action, the students at Vatukoula Marist Convent embarked on their own journey towards becoming champions of environmental stewardship and guardians of our common home.

Ioane Nawaikula is the JPIC Coordinator in Fiji.

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