Check out this story about “Catholic Kids Catechism Club at St. John Mary Vianney Parish in Kirkland, where each grade-specific “clubhouse” of about 12 kids was given a loan of $20 to start a business to raise money for Rice Bowl….”
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PRAY the Lenten Prayer.

FAST in solidarity with those who are hungry by eating a simple meal today.

LEARN about our neighbors in Ghana by preparing this week’s simple meal.

GIVE the money you saved by fasting and eating a simple meal to your Rice Bowl.

If you haven’t heard the Thomas Awiapo story and what Operation Rice Bowl did for him, check out this video, produced by Crossroads Magazine for the Archdiocese of Hartford.

Station 11: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross

Many farmers are nailed to the cross of poverty, unable to grow food enough to support their families. 60% of the people in Ghana are farmers.

LEARN how you can support farmers in Ghana by buying fair trade chocolate for Easter.

CRS and its partners promote and support access to basic education for all.

LEARN about CRS’ education projects in Ghana by viewing the video tour.

Holy Saturday

Your actions during these 40 days of Lent will provide support to help CRS make a positive impact in the lives of our brothers and sisters around the world 365 days a year.

LEARN how you can continue to reach out to assist our neighbors around the world all year round.

Station 10: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments

Stripped of their opportunity to learn, only 65% of children in Ghana are in school, compared to 92% of children in the US.

GIVE 65¢ to your Rice Bowl for each year of education you have received.

LEARN about the Catholic social teaching principle of Community and Participation by reading the description in the Home Calendar Guide.

FAST from using email, cell phones, or other electronic devices today.

GIVE time to participate in face to face conversation with your family and friends today.

This week we learn about our sisters and brothers in Ghana. Visit the Interactive Map at to locate the nation of Ghana.

 PRAY that children in Ghana and around the world have the chance to go to school.

 LEARN about Al Hassan Harouna by reading his story.

“God destined the earth and all it contains for all people and nations so that all created things would be shared fairly by all humankind under the guidance of justice tempered by charity.”
-Gaudium et Spes §69

PRAY that we may be good stewards of God’s creation and strive to provide all people equal access to life giving resources.