Resources for Ministry Through the Year
Photo by Karen Kasmauski for CRS
Catholic Relief Services offers an array of resources for ministry about global solidarity. The list below highlights specific resources that connect to liturgical seasons, feast days, and other days or events. This calendar is updated on an ongoing basis, so please check back!
January 2019
1 World Day of Peace: Prayers and activities about peace
6 Epiphany: Prayer that we may recognize Christ like the Magi did
6-12 National Migration Week: Resources from Justice for Immigrants (USCCB)
February
Jan 27-Feb 2 National Catholic Schools Week: Activities
8 International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking: Prayers, activities, handouts
March
6 Ash Wednesday: Lenten faith formation from CRS Rice Bowl
22 World Water Day: Catechetical activities on the theme of water
24 Feast of Saint Oscar Romero: Prayers, activities, handouts
April
21 Easter Sunday: Prayers
22 Earth Day: Resources About Care for God's Creation
28 Divine Mercy Sunday: Resources about mercy
May
First Communion season begins: Reflection for first communicants/families
1 Feast of St. Joseph the Worker: Feast day meme for social media
June
9 Pentecost Sunday: Pentecost feast day meme for social media
20 World Refugee Day: What you should know and how to take action
July
14 Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha: Reflection and education about why we care for creation
Time to prep for the school year. See our Catholic social teaching videos and lessons.
August
Advocacy: Connect with your members of Congress
September
2 Labor Day: Prayers and activities about the theme of work
5 Saint Mother Teresa feast day
October
4 Feast of St. Francis of Assisi: Resources about Care for God's Creation
Respect Life Month: Resources about Life and Dignity of the Human Person
November
22 Thanksgiving: Prayers
December
1 Advent begins: Advent activities and reflections
12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer and infographic
16 Las Posadas begins: Video (En Español)
25 Christmas: Prayers
