Coordinator’s Manual 2015-2016 All the content for CRS FoodFast was developed in partnership with the The Center for Ministry Development is an organization which promotes the development of ministry and catechesis with youth and families through leadership formation, service learning, and resources rooted in Catholic tradition and Scripture. For more information, go to: cmdnet.org. introduction Dear Youth Minister, Campus Minister, and Youth Leader: Thank you for your interest in CRS FoodFast—Catholic Relief Services’ annual hunger- 1 of 1 awareness experience for Catholic youth! By spending time in the shoes of people who go hungry, Catholic youth deepen their faith and strengthen their yearning to bring change to our world! CRS, in partnership with the Center for Ministry Development, is pleased to offer the 2015-2016 CRS FoodFast in two themes—ENOUGH and JUST Food. Both themes are offered in five flexible schedules, making it possible for parishes, schools, and families to participate as able! These schedules include: a Confirmation Component, a Family Night, a 3-Hour Format, a 10-Hour Format, and the traditional 24-Hour Retreat Format. Both CRS FoodFast themes are designed to help you, your retreat team, and youth “face the fast” and be transformed through fasting, art, reflection, discussion, video, social media, games, and prayer. All CRS FoodFast resources are available to download for FREE on CRS’ website (foodfast.org). Once you (1) choose and download your preferred theme in the schedule that will best serve your community’s needs and (2) order your additional FREE materials online (poster pack, fair trade items, etc.), you can (3) get started building your retreat team and planning your FoodFast with the aid of this Coordinator’s Manual. The CRS FoodFast staff is eager to assist you, share best practices, and hear feedback. Please contact us at: [email protected] or 866-608-5978. The CRS FoodFast Team 3 manual coordinator’s foodfast.org ©2015 Catholic Relief Services. All Rights Reserved. Revised: July 2015 US15107 CRS FoodFast CRS FoodFaSt themeS: eNoUGh aNd JUSt Food Coordinator’s Guide Who iS a PaRt oF the CRS FoodFaSt? Contents PlaNNiNG FoodFaSt 1 of 1 A Step-by-Step Guide to Coordinating a CRS FoodFast How to Plan a Successful CRS FoodFast Setting up the FoodFast Space Parental Consent Form Raising Money for Our Sisters and Brothers Around the World PRomotiNG FoodFaSt Promoting FoodFast Sample Bulletin Announcements Flier – ENOUGH Flier – JUST Food SupplemeNtal ReSourceS World Poverty and Hunger Data Justice and Solidarity Quotes and Scripture Passages 4 manual coordinator’s foodfast.org ©2015 Catholic Relief Services. All Rights Reserved. Revised: July 2015 US15107 CRS FOODFAST CRS FoodFaSt themeS—eNoUGh aNd JUSt Food THEMES: “ENOUGH” “We are in front of a global scandal of around one billion people who still suffer from AND “JUST FOOD” hunger today. We cannot look the other way and pretend that this does not exist. The food available in the world is enough to feed everyone.” (Pope Francis, Vatican Radio, 1 of 1 December 9, 2013.) CRS FoodFast offers two themes—ENOUGH and JUST Food. Review the themes below and choose one that best serves your community. Visit the CRS FoodFast website (http://foodfast.org) to download your FREE CRS FoodFast materials. NeW THIS YEAR! theRe iS eNoUGh Food iN the WoRld to Feed everyoNe. WhY iS it just Food oR iS it theN do So many Go hungry? JUSt Food? In December 2013, the Catholic global The Catholic Church believes that how humanitarian aid network, Caritas and where we purchase food, how we relate Internationalis, of which Catholic Relief to food—our eating habits—and how Services is a part, launched an ambitious we support those who have no food, are hunger campaign: One Human Family, actions that have moral consequences. This Food for All (food.caritas.org)! This global session explores the need for us to have campaign set numerous goals, including: a “right relationship with food,” a phrase raising awareness, calling on governments we probably don’t use. However, if justice around the world to guarantee a right to is being in right relationship—with God, food for all, and striving to end systemic each other, the global community, and the hunger by 2025. environment—then justice certainly has to include a right relationship with food. In support of this campaign, Pope Francis remarked at the launch, “We are in front This FoodFast focuses on the relationship of a global scandal of around one billion between the way we think about and use people who still suffer from hunger today. food, and our Catholic faith. Participants We cannot look the other way and pretend will explore what it means to have a just that this does not exist. The food available or “right” relationship with food. Through in the world is enough to feed everyone.” experience, prayer, art, social media and (Watch his entire video-taped message discussion, young people will discover the online. Go to http://food.caritas.org for effect their own food practices have on the more information.) millions of people who go to bed hungry every night. Building from the theme of “Enough!”, this CRS FoodFast helps Catholic youth explore Youth will discover how Catholic Relief the reality of hunger in a world of plenty Services supports people who are hungry and come face-to-face with the impact of in acquiring food and gaining long-term hunger on nearly 1 billion people. food security. Central to this exploration of faith and justice, participants will be Youth will discover how Catholic Relief challenged as disciples of Jesus to discover Services supports people who are hungry in their roles in eliminating hunger across acquiring food and gaining long-term food the globe. security. Central to this exploration of faith and justice, participants will be challenged as disciples of Jesus to discover their roles in eliminating hunger across the globe. 5 manual coordinator’s foodfast.org ©2015 Catholic Relief Services. All Rights Reserved. Revised: July 2015 US15107 Who is a part of CatholiC RelieF SeRviCeS the CRS FoodFast? Catholic Relief Services’ work is about more than helping people survive for the day. CRS approaches emergency relief and long-term development holistically, ensuring that 1 of 1 all people, especially the poorest and most vulnerable, are able to participate in the very fullness of life—to have access to basic necessities, health care and education—all within peaceful, just communities. With over 5,000 staff in over 100 countries, and reaching more than 100 million of the world’s poorest people each year, CRS works in close partnership with the Catholic Church and other partners around the world to meet immediate needs while empowering communities for the long term. This is Good News and youth yearn to understand and participate in this life-saving work. the CaRitaS iNteRNatioNaliS One Human Family, Food for all Campaign On December 10, 2013, Caritas Internationalis, the international umbrella organization for Catholic Charities organizations, initiated “One Human Family, Food for All,” a world-wide campaign to combat hunger. Pope Francis launched the campaign with a video calling on all Catholics to intensify efforts to end hunger around the world. Catholic Relief Services, a member of Caritas Internationalis, stands with Pope Francis, Caritas Internationalis, and all the other Caritas organizations around the world in raising up hunger as a key issue of our time. The word, caritas, also refers to the Christian love for humankind and it exists wherever people reach out to perform an act of charity. The foundation for any real change comes from within ourselves first and foremost and from our ability to see the face of Christ in those who are suffering from hunger. When we start to look deep within ourselves regarding the issues around hunger at home and abroad we realize that it is only by working as one human family in a spirit of compassion and unity that we can finally bring an end to a grave injustice: people still suffer from hunger despite the fact that there is enough food in the world for everyone. In the United States, Caritas organizations like Catholic Charities USA and CRS work to address hunger on domestic and international levels, respectively, through efforts that foster human development, including legislative advocacy on behalf of the people they serve. the CeNteR FoR miNiStry develoPmeNt Rooted in Catholic vision, the Center for Ministry Development (CMD) inspires and equips leaders in faith communities to help ensure a future of exemplary ministry, foster lifelong faith formation, and promote the active participation of the people of God. CMD provides training, resources and consultation for pastoral ministry and catechesis with youth, young adults, families, and the intergenerational community. Since 1978, Catholic parishes and dioceses have trusted CMD to provide a vision and practice for ministry that is rooted in Church documents, Scripture, and best-practices research. Through its partnership with ministry leaders, CMD strives for excellence and innovation by providing practical, field-tested ministry solutions and resources. 6 manual coordinator’s foodfast.org ©2015 Catholic Relief Services. All Rights Reserved. Revised: July 2015 US15107 A Step-by-Step Guide hoW to BeGiN to Coordinating This “Step-by-Step Guide to Coordinating a CRS FoodFast” is intended to assist the a CRS FoodFast primary Youth or Catechetical Leader in a parish or school to get started! Begin here! Please don’t hesitate to be in touch with the CRS FoodFast Team with any questions or [email protected] 1 of 2 concerns ( or 866-608-5978). STEP ONE: Form a leadership team and start with this manual! Congratulations! You’ve already taken the necessary first step in leading a successful experience by finding CRS FoodFast online and downloading this manual—the CRS FoodFast Coordinator’s Manual! Next, organize a leadership team of youth and adults, share a copy of this manual with them, and direct them to the CRS FoodFast website (foodfast.org) to help you choose a preferred theme and schedule.