Stories and Updates

Many young children hold boxes proudly above their heads.

Box of Joy

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Bless Children at Home and Abroad with Box of Joy

Bless your students with the opportunity to create lasting memories for their peers in impoverished communities around the globe.

March 14, 2023

A candidate for priestly ordination kneels in front of a Catholic bishop during the candidate’s examination and promise of obedience.

Faith

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Easter Generosity

Families can celebrate Easter with the Corporal Works of Mercy to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, and shelter the homeless in developing countries.

March 1, 2023

Students in uniform stand in front of their school holding gifts they assembled.

Box of Joy

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How It Feels to Open a Box of Joy

Engage your students and school community in a mission of mercy by sending Christmas gifts to children in developing countries.

February 27, 2023

A little boy holding packages of Vitafood.

Food

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How to Make Your Own Vitafood

This recipe will help you understand how families in developing countries prepare Vitafood, Cross Catholic Outreach’s meal packs designed to fight malnutrition.

February 17, 2023

Girls carry water in large basins on their heads.

Water

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Almsgiving Collection Cup Craft

Make your own collection cup for Lenten almsgiving. This craft helps Catholic parents teach their children about the true meaning of the season.

February 17, 2023

Students in uniform sit in front of several boxes assembled to look like a large Christmas gift.

Box of Joy

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Put Box of Joy on Your Calendar

Engage your students and school community in a mission of mercy by sending Christmas gifts to children in developing countries.

February 17, 2023