At Immaculata-La Salle High School, faith and responsibility often go hand in hand. Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, which calls on humanity to care for the earth continues to inspire students to see the planet not just as a place to live, but as a gift from God that all are entrusted to protect.

For senior Dante Caicedo, the message feels deeply personal.

“The world wasn’t made for us; we were made for the world,” he said, echoing the real meaning of Laudato Si’.

His words reflect the balance between faith and stewardship that Don Bosco also emphasized behind the idea that living out one’s faith means taking action to preserve what God has given.

Junior Isabella Apollo shared a similar view, warning about the danger of neglecting creation.

“We should all be a part of this because eventually the world will be corrupted. We need to protect what God gave us,” she said. Her words remind all Catholics that environmental care isn’t just about recycling or planting trees, it’s a moral responsibility.

Senior Roman Morse agreed.

“I feel like we are here as humans to look after it,” he said.

His statement echoes Don Bosco’s teaching that true holiness is found in everyday acts, through kindness, service, and respect for life in all its forms.

Even younger students at ILS see this connection between faith and action.

“I believe that as God created us to be here, we need to do what is best for our world,” said freshman Lynette Race Garcia. Her simple yett powerful statement captures the spirit of this message.

Together, these reflections show that Laudato Si’ is more than a call to “go green.” It’s a call to faith, to recognize creation as sacred, to live responsibly, and to follow the example of Don Bosco who taught that love for God begins with love for others and the world.

At ILS, this message continues to grow, in classrooms, clubs, and in every student who chooses to act with care for God’s creation.