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CRS offers many programs to inform and engage you at home, in your parish, or in your diocese. Knowledge is a powerful weapon and is the first step in combating hunger, disease and injustice. Help your parish discover the world and together become more informed and compassionate human beings!

Click on the icons below to explore the tools we offer to build better lives in your faith community, and in communities across the globe.

Ministry Resource Center

These are our ministry tools for prayer, formation and action with a global perspective.
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CRS Education

Our resources help Catholic educators gives students a unique view of the world.
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CRS Rice Bowl

Pray, fast and give to go deeper with Christ and live in solidarity with the world’s poor.
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CCGP: Confront Global Poverty

Our latest action alerts confront the refugee crisis, trafficking, and climate change.
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Lend a Hand to Helping Hands

This is a unique hands-on volunteer event founded on the Catholic call to social justice.
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CRS Ethical Trade

Live your faith in the marketplace. Visit the CRS Ethical Trade website,...
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Food Fast

CRS FoodFast is CRS’ hunger awareness experience for Catholic youth.
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