Catholic Relief Services & Catholic Charities

Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities are the official efforts of the Church in the United States focused on meeting the needs of people in the Unites States and throughout the world. Learn about these great organizations and how Catholics in the pews can get involved in their good work.

Adult
Session

CRS & Catholic Charities

Two-hour learning session for adults to help them engage in the ministries of Catholic Charities and Catholic Relief Services • By Kathy Brown

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Child
Session

CRS & Catholic Charities

Time: 60-90 minutes Session Objective: Elementary children will experience how social justice is best achieved through working together in partnership with agencies like Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities • By Mariette Martineau

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Facilitator Background

CRS & Catholic Charities

Keynote document providing doctrinal and reflective material for facilitators of the Catholic Charities & Catholic Relief Services learning sessions • By Kathy Brown

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Home
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CRS & Catholic Charities

About Catholic Charities

This home session focuses on ways to get families involved in the work of Catholic Charities. • By Jim Merhaut

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CRS & Catholic Charities

About CRS

This home session focuses on ways to get families involved in the work of Catholic Relief Services. • By Jim Merhaut

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Inter generational Session

CRS & Catholic Charities

Session length: 150 minutes Activity Objectives To develop an ability to recognize our neighbor in the faces of people who are poor and vulnerable To introduce the participants to the work of Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Relief Services To engage the participants in the social mission of the gospel • By Kathy Brown

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Movie Connection

CRS & Catholic Charities

Learning through Movies

Individuals or groups can reflect upon the Catholic Social Teaching themes of solidarity and option for the poor/vulnerable while watching The Kite Runner, Hotel Rwanda, The Blind Side, or The Soloist. • By Jim Merhaut

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Web Links

CRS & Catholic Charities

Recommended Websites

Listing of websites for further learning about Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Charities, and Catholic Social Teaching. • By Kathy Brown

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Youth Session

CRS & Catholic Charities

Time: 60 minutes Activity Objective: Through the exploration of Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities USA participants will create practical ways to live Catholic Social Teaching as a response to the Gospel call to serve othersPowerPoint slides for Catholic Charities & Catholic Relief Services Youth session • By Katie Pfiffner

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We Need the Poor More Than the Poor Need Us • Generations of Faith

Use this story to deepen your understanding of solidarity.

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