Earth Day 2026 Resources

Each year on April 22, Earth Day invites us to recommit ourselves to caring for our common home. This global celebration is deeply rooted in our Catholic identity and Mercy charism and offers a powerful opportunity to engage students in faith-filled reflection, meaningful action, and hopeful leadership for our world.

If your school is planning an Earth Day celebration—or looking for ways to deepen year-round engagement, please consider these resources:

Energizing Our Faith: Earth Day 2026 from Catholic Climate Covenant

The one-hour program includes prayers, readings, individual reflections, small group discussion questions, a short video, and a suggested advocacy activity. The Sisters of Mercy are a proud partner organization of the Catholic Climate Covenant.

Mercy Education Earth Challenge

This guide from 2024 offers 20 concrete Earth Challenges designed to help schools take meaningful, age-appropriate action in caring for creation.

Green Tips

A monthly series featuring insights from Jason Giovannettone, Director of Climate & Sustainability for the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. This series offers practical, actionable advice to help our schools embrace more eco-friendly practices, aligning with our commitment to the Mercy Critical Concern for Earth.

Resources on Critical Concern for Earth

Explore education resources on the Mercy Education website.

Mercy Tips to Care for Earth

Published by the Sisters of Mercy, these simple, actionable tips encourage everyday practices that honor creation and promote ecological justice.