Lent 2015
Light a Fire in the Heart of the World
Whakakāngia te kāpura ki roto i te ngākau o te ao tāngata

Lent 2015
Light a Fire in the heart of the World
The Lenten theme, Light a Fire in the Heart of the World, comes from Pope Francis’ call to be protectors of creation and one another, particularly the poor and vulnerable.

The annual Lent appeal is run by
Caritas on behalf of the NZ Catholic
Bishops.
It enables Caritas to respond immediately to emergencies, help communities meet their basic survival needs and to advocate for justice to influence attitudes and create change.
Last year, your support of the
Bishops’ Lent Appeal meant that more than $1 million was raised from parishes across the country.

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is the Catholic agency for justice, peace and development, charged by New
Zealand’s Bishops to provide a compassionate Catholic response to poverty and injustice in Aotearoa New
Zealand and around the world.
Caritas Internationalis is one of the world's largest humanitarian networks with 165 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations working in over 200 countries territories worldwide.

Donations to the Bishops’ Lenten Appeal enable
Caritas to be there before, during and after disaster strikes to help the most vulnerable recover.

Development projects

One day of difference for a lifetime of change
27-28 March 2015 www.caritas.org.nz/caritas-challenge

Song writing competition for years 7 to 13
The theme is ‘ Horizons of Hope ’
Enter online by 24 April 2015 www.caritas.org.nz/schools/singout4justice

For reflection and discussion of the Lenten
Gospels by groups in parishes, families, rest homes, communities, and chaplaincies and for personal reflection.

Donate throughout the weeks of
Lent or make a single donation using the Lent Appeal envelopes
Online at www.caritas.org.nz
Or call 0800 22 10 22

www.caritas.org.nz
facebook.com/caritasaotearoa