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CRS Rice Bowl: Lent 2013 . Agenda. Program Overview Lent 2013 – CRS Rice Bowl in the Year of Faith New Resources What makes CRS Rice Bowl a success? Questions/Discussion. Overview. CRS’ Lenten faith formation program
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Agenda • Program Overview • Lent 2013 – CRS Rice Bowl in the Year of Faith • New Resources • What makes CRS Rice Bowl a success? • Questions/Discussion
Overview • CRS’ Lenten faith formation program • Connects Catholics in the United States with our brothers and sisters around the world • Brings Lent to life for faith communities and families in the home Photo by Philip Laubner/CRS
Lent 2013- Year of Faith • Year of Faith isan intentional time for Catholics worldwide to explore and deepen our commitment to the faith • New CRS Rice Bowl materials are designed to help Catholics live the spirit of Lent more fully • Connects Lenten prayer, fasting, and almsgiving with the global mission of the Church to serve those most in need • Great way to get people excited about our Catholic faith, and about helping people in need worldwide
Countries Featured in 2013 • Burkina Faso • Improving Agriculture • East Timor • Stopping Tuberculosis • Lesotho • Early Childhood Education • Dominican Republic • Community Savings Banks • Pakistan • Clean Water • Diocese of Oakland, CA • Local 25% project
Other Materials Available • Coordinator’s Guide • With resources to integrate into parish’s Lenten activities • Educator’s Guide • Lesson plans and activities for Catholic schools and parish religious education programs • DVD • Videos (English and Spanish) from featured countries • CRSRiceBowl.org • Redesigned to provide more interactive engagement for individuals and families • Will launch December 2012
Ordering Materials • Materials available in English and Spanish • Materials free of charge • Order at 1-800-222-0025 or crsricebowl.org.
CRS Rice Bowl in the Parish • Parish Leadership sees CRS Rice Bowl as a faith formation tool • Every family gets a Rice Bowl • Strong Endorsement from Pulpit • CRS Rice Bowl integrated into parish life during Lent • Religious ed involved • Simple meal • Reminders during Lent (bulletins, homilies, etc.) • Clear collection plan
Rice Bowl success What really makes a difference? #1: A passionate CRS Rice Bowl ambassador in Parish • Talk to pastor/parish leadership about increased engagement in CRS Rice Bowl for 2013 • Provide leadership/encouragement for implementation of CRS Rice Bowl • Speak at Masses (Sunday before Lent) during CRS Rice Bowl distribution: “Why I support CRS and participate in CRS Rice Bowl” • Follow up with clear collection plan at end of Lent, to make sure donations get turned in
Questions? Thank You!