Young people from the MGKE explored nature through games and eco-fairy tales at the “I Am the King’s Child” camp

At the initiative of the Ecology Commission of the Mukachevo Greek Catholic Diocese, a series of environmental education events aimed at fostering a Christian ecological culture among young people was held at the St. John Paul II Spiritual and Pastoral Center.

At the initiative of the Ecology Commission of the Mukachevo Greek Catholic Diocese, a series of environmental education events aimed at fostering a Christian ecological culture among young people was held at the St. John Paul II Spiritual and Pastoral Center.

Opening the program of events, Oleksandr Bokotey, secretary of the Ecology Commission of the Mukachevo Greek Catholic Diocese, presented the main areas of the Commission’s work, whose primary goal is to foster a responsible attitude toward the world created by God. He spoke about the Commission’s initiatives and shared practical advice on how each person can apply the principles of Christian ecology in their daily lives.

One of the central events was the interactive eco-game “The Four Elements,” prepared and moderated by guest speaker Fr. Oleg Kobel from the Stryi Eparchy of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. In an engaging format, participants deepened their knowledge of the diversity of the animal world, competing in speed and accuracy in identifying animal species, and discovering the richness of God’s creation.

An important part of the meeting was the presentation of Fr. Oleg Kobel’s collection of ecological fairy tales. The author shared the story behind their creation and emphasized that such tales are an effective means of educating children and youth in the spirit of Christian responsibility for God’s creation. Through captivating stories, they help reveal the beauty of nature, foster a love for the world around us, and inspire us to preserve it.

At the conclusion of the event, all participants received themed stickers featuring images of rare animal species from the MGKE Ecology Commission, and also had the opportunity to purchase eco-themed fairy tales autographed by the author, Father Oleg Kobel, and to speak with him in person.

Such initiatives are an important part of the Church’s environmental ministry, as they help people realize that a responsible attitude toward the natural environment is an integral part of Christian life. Caring for the world created by God flows directly from faith in God the Creator and Savior and is an important expression of love for one’s neighbor, respect for God’s creation, and a responsible way of life.

Information Service of the Commission on Ecology of the Mukachevo Greek Catholic Diocese

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