Season of Creation 2025
Season of Creation 2025
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Peace with Creation
Peace with Creation
The Season of Creation is an annual event that invites us to renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through celebration, conversion, and commitment together. During the Season of Creation, we join together in prayer and action for our common home. The season starts on 01 September, the Day of Prayer for Creation, and ends 04 October, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology.
The theme for the Season of Creation 2025 year is: “Peace with Creation”. This theme is inspired by the Biblical text from the prophet Isaiah (32:14-18). Isaiah presents an image of Creation without peace, caused by lack of justice and the broken relationship between God and humankind. Creation will only find peace when justice is restored. Hence, we are invited to pray and to work towards restoring justice, unity, and solidarity.
The Laudato Si’ Action Platform, supported by the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, equips institutions and individuals to journey towards total sustainability in the spirit of Laudato Si'. Don Bosco Green Alliance is an active partner of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform.
Priority Areas
Priority Areas
Happenings & Updates
Happenings & Updates
Recycling for a Greener future - E-Waste Collection Drive
Recycling for a Greener future - E-Waste Collection Drive
As part of Jai Hind College’s Dot Com Club (DCC) initiative, Don Bosco High School, Borivali (West), in Mumbai, India, actively participated in the E-Waste Drive on 28th & 29th July, 2025. This collaborative campaign aimed to raise awareness about electronic waste and promote eco-friendly disposal practices among students and parents.
Parents were encouraged to send unused or broken electronic items such as old phones, chargers ,TV sets, ovens, remotes, and laptops with their children on the collection day. The enthusiastic response from families not only ensured responsible recycling of e-waste but also helped instil environmental values in our students.
We are proud to announce that our school collected a total of 154 kg of e-waste, with 100 kg contributed by the SSC section and 54 kg by the CBSE section. This remarkable effort reflects the commitment of our school community towards sustainable environmental practices.
Through this drive, Don Bosco High School has taken a meaningful step towards building a greener planet. We thank all the parents and students for their valuable contribution and support in making this initiative a success.
Don Bosco Borivali School Students Take On Beach Clean-Up Drive
Don Bosco Borivali School Students Take On Beach Clean-Up Drive
On September 13, 2025, the students of Std. 9 and 10 from Don Bosco High School, Borivli (W) enthusiastically participated in a Beach Clean-up Drive organized by the school. The initiative was aimed at creating awareness among students about the importance of protecting our environment and reducing marine pollution. A total of 26 students took part in the drive, comprising 15 boys and 11 girls, along with 4 teachers who guided and supported them throughout the activity.
The day began with the students reporting to school at 8 a.m. After a short yet motivating briefing on the purpose of the drive and safety measures to be followed, the group left the campus at 8:15 a.m. and proceeded towards Gorai Beach. Upon arrival at around 9 a.m., the students were warmly welcomed by the BMC workers, who had come forward to assist them and explain the process of the clean-up operation. Each participant was provided with gloves and masks to ensure safety and hygiene during the activity.
Don Bosco Oratory Children Celebrate the Season of Creation with Creativity and Care
Don Bosco Oratory Children Celebrate the Season of Creation with Creativity and Care
Mumbai, 13 September 2025 – The Don Bosco Oratory came alive with colour, joy and youthful enthusiasm as 100 children gathered at Don Bosco High School for a special Season of Creation activity focused on caring for our common home.
The afternoon began with groups of youngsters brainstorming and designing eco-posters carrying messages of environmental responsibility. Using paper, paints and even recycled materials, the children translated their ideas into striking visuals with slogans such as “Don’t Be Mean, Go Green” and “Save Our Earth”.
Once the artwork was complete, each team presented their poster to the entire Oratory community, confidently explaining the meaning behind their creations and suggesting practical ways to protect the planet—reducing waste, planting trees, conserving water and using resources wisely. Their passion and creativity reflected Pope Francis’ call in Laudato Si’ to care for our common home.
Planting Hope: Youth Lead Eco Project in Poxoréu, Brazil
Planting Hope: Youth Lead Eco Project in Poxoréu, Brazil
The São João Batista Youth Centre at Poxoréu, Brazil has carried out an environment centric project with children and teenagers who participate in the various activities offered by the centre.
The Viveiro “Um Sonho” (A Dream Nursery) project aims to promote environmental awareness and care for nature through the production of seedlings in containers made from recyclable materials.
The initiative seeks to encourage sustainable practices, reduce waste generation, stimulate tree planting, and develop values of preservation and socio-environmental responsibility in participants.
Workshop on the Production of Eco-Friendly Beanbags from PET Bottles
Workshop on the Production of Eco-Friendly Beanbags from PET Bottles
On 13 May, a practical and educational workshop was held at the Dom Bosco Higher Education Institute in Maputo, Mozambique on the theme of ‘Production of Eco-Friendly Beanbags from 2L PET Bottles’. The activity saw the active participation of 18 members of the Environmental Club.
The workshop aimed to raise awareness among participants about the creative reuse of solid waste, promoting environmental awareness through practice.
During the workshop, participants learned how to transform 2-litre PET bottles, which would normally be discarded, into sturdy and comfortable structures for the production of beanbags.
As a result, several eco-friendly beanbags were produced that can be used in the Institute's common areas. These activities are part of the Salesian Network's Environment Department's efforts to promote environmental awareness.
Report by Josela Bande - Coordinator of the Gender and Environment Department of the Salesian Network for Vocational Training.
Lecture on Selective Waste Collection and the 5 Rs of Sustainability
Lecture on Selective Waste Collection and the 5 Rs of Sustainability
On 16 July 2025, a lecture was held on Selective Waste Collection and the 5 Rs of Sustainability, involving 41 CV3 trainees in Industrial Maintenance Electricity (10 women and 31 men) at the Dom Bosco Higher Education Institute in Maputo, Mozambique. The session took place from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the aim of raising environmental awareness.
In the first part, the concept of selective collection was presented, highlighting its importance for public health, the environment, the economy and society. In the second part, the 5 Rs of Sustainability (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse and Rethink) were explored with practical examples, such as: waste separation, bottle reuse, reduction in the use of plastic bags and the valorisation of recyclable materials. The activity encouraged responsible attitudes and everyday environmental practices.
Report by Josela Bande - Coordinator of the Gender and Environment Department of the Salesian Vocational Training Network.
Blog Articles
Blog Articles
In our fast-paced digital age, the latest smartphone or laptop / desktops often becomes obsolete within a few years—or even months. But what happens to our old devices once we discard them? The answer is troubling: they become part of the world’s growing mountain of electronic waste, or e-waste.
The ‘Thank you dance’
A boat of whale-watchers was on a trip in the coast of California. They noticed a small Humpback whale, trapped. It’s tail and flippers were entangled with fishing nets. Michael Fishbach and his team, who were on the boat thought that the humpback was already dead as it was floating on top of the water.
Month of March always reminds us of influential role the women play in our society. In the following paragraphs, we shall see about few convincing women personalities in environmental protection.
Gauri Devi
“Forest is like our mother’s home, we shall protect it come what may,” voice upraised by Gauri Devi of Chamoli as a weapon.
A Lenten reflection to stay-rooted (Pray), stay-integrated (Penance) and stay-connected (Share)
I picked up the title from the quote by John Muir, “And into the woods I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” An apt invitation for the lent. Get deep into the forest, slow down, breathe deep, look around, see the hidden, hear the silence, smell and feel the forest. It has a lot to offer for our soul and for our human community.
The Letter
The Letter
A message for our Earth
A message for our Earth
“We see what is happening, and the worst thing is that we are becoming used to it. This ‘becoming used to’ is a terrible illness.” – Pope Francis.
Featuring:
Pope Francis;
Cardinal Cantalamessa, the Preacher to the Papal Household;
Cacique Dadá, Leader of the Novo Lugar community of the Borarí people (Voice of the Indigenous)
Arouna Kandé, a climate refugee hailing from the Kolda region of Senegal (Voice of the Poor)
Ridhima Pandey, a young climate activist from Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India (Voice of the Youth)
Greg Asner and Robin Martin, marine biologists from Hawaii, United States of America (Voice of Wildlife)
Lorna Gold, president of Laudato Si’ Movement.
This documentary focuses on the encyclical letter ‘Laudato Si’ addressed to everyone that the Pope wrote in 2015. Today his message is even more urgent!
This film is presented by YouTube Originals, produced by an Oscar-winning Off The Fence Productions, in partnership with the Laudato Si’ Movement.
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