From Religious Education Curriculum

Caring for our Common Home

Former Lumen Christi students, Jacob Shields and Jordan Mundey premiered their documentary "Crunch Time" at The Picture Showman Cinema on Monday evening to a packed house.  The key message was that each and everyone of us has the power to bring about change and that by fighting for the biodiversity threatened by development at Tura Beach, the impact we can have in our small backyard can grow into big things - especially considering similar "zombie developments" are happening along the NSW coast.  

During the Q&A session, Nathan Lygon, a cultural man with connections to Yuin, Dharrawal and Walgalu country, spoke passionately about the importance of our connection with the natural world, saying that the benefits to the flora and fauna from protecting our biodiversity are just as valid as any benefits to our human society.  

This recognition of integral ecology is the focus of Pope Francis' 2015 letter,  "Laudato Si: Care for our Common Home".  This week, as Pope Francis celebrates his 10th year, we can be inspired by the influence of this Argentinian scientist who became a priest, looking for opportunities to make a difference - which led to him being the head of the Catholic Church.  

Our Lumen Christi community can be similarly inspired by Jacob, Jordan and photographer, current student Sam Hsiao who are shining their lights and spreading hope: we have the answers, if we just choose to think of the natural world and future generations. 

To watch the 20 minute documentary, click here and for more information, check out the “Save Tura Beach Biodiversity” Facebook page.