Catholic Relief Services Grants and Programs
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United
States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel
of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all
human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching.
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CRS Español El Evangelio nos llama a cuidar uno de otro mutuamente, como hermanos y hermanas, para vivir solidariamente en términos de una sola familia humana.
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CRS Rice Bowl
CRS Rice Bowl is a Lenten program of prayer, fasting, learning, and giving.
The educational materials assist ongoing parish and school efforts in developing
a spirituality of justice and solidarity with those most in need. Donations help
fund CRS development projects in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America
to produce more food, increase income and address poverty. 25% of contributions
remain in this archdiocese for grants to parishes and organizations that help the
poor in Western Washington.
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CRS Rice Bowl Lenten program resources, grant application materials, donation information and more!
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CRS Rice Bowl and CRS Collection FAQs
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CRS Parish Ambassadors
CRS Parish Ambassadors are active parishioners (working as a team of 2-4) with a passion for global
solidarity who, with the blessing of their pastoral leader, help strengthen the parish's
outreach ministry by organizing global discipleship activities in their parish. Ambassadors
receive training, support and resources throughout the year from CRS and the Missions Office.
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Come & See! Saturday, November 3, 2018 Come learn about the CRS Parish Ambassador Corps and how you and your parish can become involved. This event will be at St. Joseph Parish in Vancouver.
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Information flyer in English
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Information flyer en Español
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CRS Ambassador Blog Answering the Call: CRS Ambassadors in the Archdiocese of Seattle
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Parish Ambassador Corps Parishes in the Archdiocese of Seattle 2018-2019
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CRS Parish Ambassador event featured in NW Catholic Magazine
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CRS Parish Ambassadors featured in NW Catholic Magazine
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Ethical Trade Program
CRS Ethical Trade activities, resources and events help Catholics of all ages connect with their faith and their global neighbors.
Hosting a CRS Consignment Sale is incredibly easy—CRS partner Serrv ships everything to you free of charge and you only pay for what
you sell. Hosts receive free promotional materials, educational resources, prayers and more. Bring a unique global marketplace to
your parish or school community by hosting a CRS Consignment Sale. It’s also a perfect ethical addition to your holiday bazaar,
school festival or spring fair.
Many of our parishes and schools are involved with fair trade coffee programs. Contact Us if you are interested in
learning of their experiences.
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Host an Ethical Trade Event
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Ethical Trade Program
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Food Fast for Youth
Food Fast is an educational fasting program designed for youth in grades 8-12. The
goal of Food Fast is to motivate students to become personally involved in reducing
world hunger and poverty through prayer, reflection, action and solidarity with
the poor. The materials can be used in shorter time frames throughout the year.
Catholic Relief Services Collection
This national collection provides funding for Catholic Relief Services,
USCCB Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development, the Holy Father's
fund for relief work around the world, CLINIC, the USCCB's Secretariat of
Cultural Diversity in the Church, and USCCB's Migration and Refugee Services.
The annual appeal is taken up on Laetare Sunday, i.e., Fourth Sunday of Lent.
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Parish Resource Guide - English and Spanish
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Bulletin Insert - English and Spanish
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Bulletin Announcements - English and Spanish
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Parish Appeal - English and Spanish
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CRS Collection Prayer Card - English
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CRS Collection Prayer Card - Spanish
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CRS Rice Bowl and CRS Collection FAQs
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Social Media Toolkit - English
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Social Media Toolkit - Spanish
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Collection Resources for Parishes from USCCB
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CRS Collection The annual appeal is taken up on Laetare Sunday, i.e., Fourth Sunday of Lent. Learn more from the website.
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Catholic Relief Services One organization funded by the CRS collection. Learn more about them from their website.
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USCCB Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development One organization funded by the CRS collection. Learn more about them from their website.
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CLINIC One organization funded by the CRS collection. Learn more about them from their website.
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Holy Father's Fund for Relief Work Around the World
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USCCB's Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church One organization funded by the CRS collection. Learn more about them from their website.
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USCCB's Migration and Refugee Services One organization funded by the CRS collection. Learn more about them from their website.
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Emergency Responses Around the World
Whether the emergency is man-made, as in war, or a natural disaster, such
as a hurricane, Emergency Responses Around the World is able to respond because
of people like you: our friends, colleagues, collaborators and supporters.
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Emergency Responses Around the World With 60 years experience delivering humanitarian assistance throughout the world, CRS has a strong background in emergency preparedness and response.
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Note to Archdiocese of Seattle parishes and schools: For any donations for CRS work, please send the check to the Missions Office, marked "CRS/[name of country or need]." Thank you! For more information, please contact us.
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Catholic Relief Services Faith. Action. Results.
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CRS Resources Resources from Catholic Relief Services for dioceses, parishes, schools, families and individuals.
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CRS YouTube Channel CRS videos available on YouTube.
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CRS Financial Information
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Fundraise for CRS
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