Lent

Lenten Prayers: Prayer for Reflection and Solidarity During Lent
Join CRS in observing Lent with these powerful Lenten prayers for reflection, solidarity and spiritual growth. Engage in Lent with CRS' prayer activities and resources.

Ash Wednesday: 3 Must-Know Facts and How to Observe
Learn about Ash Wednesday with CRS. Discover the significance of the holy day and key facts for 2025. Find resources for your Lenten journey here.

It’s the First Week of Lent: Make Your Spiritual Roadmap
Read the first CRS Rice Bowl Story of Hope to learn where your 40-day journey will take you.

A Generation of Farmers: Aimée’s Story
Aimée’s family has farmed for years. Find out what they’re doing differently now to tackle hunger in this week’s CRS Rice Bowl Story of Hope.

Meeting a Need with Love
CRS Rice Bowl involves millions of Catholics of all ages every year. The annual program has helped millions around the world.

Don’t Give Up Chocolate Or Coffee This Lent!
Lent is a time of something more, not less.

CRS Rice Bowl: Involve Your Whole Parish this Lent
CRS Rice Bowl offers resources that can help people of all ages, families and communities participate in the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.