Friday Self-Denial

Chann Ngeth, 39, with her son at the village’s rice bank, Prey Veng, Cambodia [Jim Holmes]

For many years CAFOD supporters in parishes throughout England and Wales have denied themselves luxuries on Fridays. The money they save is given to CAFOD to fund a wide range of work in poor communities.

This may happen every week, every month, or during Lent or Advent.

Over the years Friday Self-Denial has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for CAFOD’s work overseas.

It is a great way to show solidarity with those living in poverty and is also a good way to remind ourselves of the luxuries we take for granted.

CAFOD collection box [Kate Stanworth]

If you would like to participate in Friday Self-Denial, you can:

• order some collection envelopes or boxes from the resources section.
• combine Friday Self-Denial with other activities such as prayer or liturgy - see CAFOD's worship resources
• fill in the Gift Aid slip on each envelope you return, making your gift to CAFOD bigger at no cost to yourself!

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