CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales

Lent 2012

Every 20 seconds a child dies because of dirty water.

Water is something we all take for granted. But for the 884 million people who don’t have access to clean water and safe sanitation, getting the next bucket of water is a constant worry. On your journey of reflection and preparation this Lent, please walk in solidarity with the world’s poorest people by raising money and awareness with your parish.

Thank you so much for your prayers and support. To order more resources, email communityfundraising@cafod.org.uk or call 020 7095 5682.

Lent Fast Day is on Friday 2 March.

Don’t forget, donate to our Give it up! Lent Appeal today and the Government will match what you give, £1 for £1 – doubling your donation and changing even more lives.

downloadable resources

Short talk

Inspire your parish community to Give it up! this Lent

Rosena, 11yrs, drinking clean water from the CAFOD-funded borehole in her village

Children's liturgy Lent 2012

First Sunday of Lent (Year B) – Sunday 26 February 2012

Homily notes Lent 2012

...for Sunday 26 February and Sunday 4 March

Facts from the taps

Everything you need to know about water poverty.

Let waters flow

Pray with us this Lent in solidarity with those who do not have access to clean water, that waters may flow and injustice may be washed away.

Fast Day Organiser

Includes Fast Day prayer and newsletter announcements

Lent Bidding prayer and other prayers for Lent 2012

Includes the prayer of intercession for Lent Fast Day

Give it up! Press release template

Including 5 top tips for getting published

What your money can buy posters

A pack of five posters for you to print out and display in your parish or community.

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Published on 07/12/2011, last updated on 17/02/2012
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