For Primary

For Primary School Students

The following questions relate to Pope Francis’ “A Prayer for our Earth”.
Download a copy of this prayer for distribution, as a PDF

1.     What is our “common home” that Pope Francis is referring to?
2.     How is God present in the smallest of creatures? List all the qualities of small creatures that make them beautiful and an important part of the eco-system. Consider an ant or a mosquito as the smallest creature.
3.     In what ways can humans be better caretakers and take care of God’s creatures and our common home?
4.     Write down ways in which you have tried to make a positive difference in the world – for the environment, for animals, for justice and fairness, and for Mother Earth.

• Today I tried to make a positive difference and show how much I care by …
• At school this week I tried to make a positive difference and show how much I care by …
• At home, I tried to make a positive difference and show how much I care by …
• Tomorrow I will try to make a positive difference and show how much I care by …

ACTIVITY

Taken from the Making Decisions Big Book by Rose Inserra.