Parishes and Schools come in all different sizes, organizational models, economic priorities and community setting.  Therefore the specifics of an action plan will vary greatly.  The following guidance provides some basic and yet effective ways to get your efforts off the ground.  Your initial goal should often be to generate enthusiasm for the efforts within the parish or school and to harness the energy of the community.  Early, visible successes, even if modest, are very valuable. 

Six Getting Started Steps:

1. Form a Team

   1. General info here

   2. Building an effective team from Green Faith

2. Show one or more religious-environmental videos for your community

   1. Religion and Science video

   2. Environmental Justice video

   3. Practical Videos from Diocese of San Diego - here and here

3. Publish Action Tips in your newsletter or parish bulletin

   1. 2 Years of Action Tips from Green Faith 

   2. Laudato Si Quotes from Boston Catholic Climate Movement

4. Save energy in your own facility

   1. Make the commitment

   2. Energy saving tips - from EnergyStar.gov

5. Conduct an educational series

   1. Laudato Si’ Resources for Teachers from Catholic Climate Covenant

   2. Adult Study Guides from National Catholic Reporter and Catholic Relief Services

6. Speak from the Pulpit