b'FROM THE EDITORWith the release of his encyclical ABOUT THE PUBLISHERLaudato si, Pope Francis brought theSaint Marys Press is a nonprofi t, Catholic social teaching principle of CareLasallian Catholic publisher for Gods Creation, or stewardship, to theadministered by the Christian Brothers of the Midwest District. forefront of our minds and conversations.Our focus is a contemporary In thoughtful and accessible language,expression of the Catholic he invited every living person into this conversation. ClimateChurchs mission to proclaim the changewith all its consequenceshas been called the issueGood News of Jesus Christ and the Lasallian mission to provide of our time. Because of this urgency, we have dedicated thisa human and Christian education issue of Aspire to refl ecting on our role in the care for creation. for young people, including those who are economically deprived. The articles, activities, and ideas within will focus on the primaryWith our partners in schools, themes of Laudato si, consider our oneness with creation, andparishes, and families, we share imagine what it might mean to embrace a simpler lifestyle. Whilethe Good News of Jesus Christ with Catholic Christian children environmental issues have long been a part of our moralityand young people through and social justice courses, the hope is that every teacher willpublications and services. continue to weave in this vital topic in an intentional way whether it be through prayer, study, discussion, or classroom activity. @SaintMarysPress Saint Caring for the earth and all of creation is a sacred duty. AsSaint Marys Presswe enter this new decade, may our study and our actionsSaint Marys Pressrefl ect this sacredness. We hope the content in this issue helps you lead students to a greater understanding of this important topic. And we pray that we are all challengedCONTRIBUTORSand inspired to care for our common home. Elizabeth W. Collier, Charles R. Strain,Steven E\x1f air Walter E. Grazer, Mary Evelyn Tucker,John Grim, Brian Henning, Chris Wardwell, Kathryn Lilla Cox, Alan J. Talley, Scott Steven Ellair Holzknecht, J. A. Wayne Hellman, Brian Singer-Towns, Steven Ellair,Sigrid Lindholm, Steve Mino, Julie MicklerSUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR ONLY $19.95.3 Issues: Fall, Spring and Winter to inspire you and your teachers throughout the year. Copyright2020 by Saint Marys Press, Christian Brothers Publications, 702 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN 55987-1320, www.smp.subscribe at smp.org/aspire org. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to reproduce the materials intended for distribution to young people. No other part of this magazine may be reproduced by any means without the OR CALL THE MINISTRY CARE TEAM 800.533.8095 written permission of the publisher.'