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Thank you for journeying with us throughout Lent! Here you will find the resources you need to help your diocese kick off CRS Rice Bowl. Don’t forget to review the tips for distributing and collecting CRS Rice Bowls in a virtual world!
Planning Tools
Download and adapt the following letters to send to parish or school communities or send a letter on behalf of your bishop.
HOLD SPACE FOR LINE ABOUT VIRUTAL TOURS
Communication Tools
Download and adapt the following letters to send to parish or school communities or send a letter on behalf of your bishop.
Thank You Resources
Revenue & Reporting
Informing faith communities how your (arch)diocese intends to collect and submit CRS Rice Bowl donations is crucial to a successful end to Lent — and guarantees that participants’ donations get to those most in need quickly.
Collecting CRS Rice Bowls
- CRS Collection vs CRS Rice Bowl: This document explains the difference. (Disponible en Español)
- Collection Process: This document explains how to collect and submit funds.
Revenue Reporting Process
Submitting a revenue report is a mandatory step to completing the CRS Rice Bowl experience in your (arch)diocese. This process is done entirely online at the link below; you will receive a receipt via email once you have successfully submitted your form. The form is due August 31.
- Overview Webinar: This brief webinar walks diocesan staff through the process.
- Revenue Reporting Form: For diocesan offices only, this is the form to complete to inform CRS HQ of your diocese’s donations.
Managing the Local 25%
25% of every CRS Rice Bowl donation stays in your local (arch)diocese. These tools will help explain the process.
- Overview Document: Read this to learn about the rationale and process.
- Overview Webinar: This brief webinar provides an overview of the process.
- Stewardship Policy: Learn how donations should be processed.
