Taking Action

Students and their families are putting their knowledge into action and expressing the ways in which it ties into their faith. Here, they’re demonstrating how they’re incorporating the lessons from their trip to Calleva into their daily lives and showing are easy it is for others to do the same. Anna Ponchione takes us on a tour of her backyard vegetable garden.

Patrick Knowles: “We are caring for God’s creation by cleaning up our street, alley, and nearby woods. We are especially mindful to pick up plastic, which could wash into our waterways."

Abby O’Brien: “We are answering Pope Francis’ call to care for God’s creation by growing many vegetables in our backyard garden. We eat some of the vegetables and share some with other friends and family members! By growing vegetables in our backyard, we are able to fulfill a duty as Catholics, by caring for God’s creation in a way we are able to!”

Conor O'Brien: “My family and I take it upon ourselves to make sure we recycle when possible. We do this in order to take care of Gods gift, Earth. We hope that our efforts help keep the environment cleaner.”

Hannah Howard and her family buy produce at the Chevy Chase Farmers’ Market.