Join Catholic Relief Services for a Week of Action & Holy Week Fast

April 4, 2025

by Catholic Relief Services

The sudden termination of U.S. government-funded international humanitarian aid is having immediate life-threatening effects on vulnerable people globally. In solidarity with our global family suffering from hunger, Catholic Relief Services is inviting people to join together in a Week of Action and a Holy Week Fast.

Take the pledge and join the fast & action!

April 7-12, Week of Action

During the Week of Action, all are invited to take one (or more!) of the following actions:

• Write or call your Senators and Representative
• Pray a Litany for hope
• Pray a Rosary for the hungry
• Pray the Stations of the Cross for children and families affected by the cuts to foreign humanitarian assistance
• Post on Social Media - a story about how the cuts to foreign aid are affecting children and families
• Post on Social Media why you support Catholic Relief Services in providing services around the world
• Join a CRS Chapter
• Fast

April 13-19, Holy Week Fast

While Holy Week already has components of fasting, all are invited to do additional specific fasting for the intention of those suffering from hunger around the globe.

• Eat 1 or 2 small meals each day
• Be still and silent for at least 20-30 minutes each day
• Not watch TV or streaming services
• Fast from social media
• Engage in a 24-hour fast
• Engage in a 40-hour fast
• Engage in a full Triduum fast (bread and water only, Holy Thursday-Easter Vigil)