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Caritas Plymouth Resources for Lent 2021

The Lenten season provides an opportunity each year to deepen our understanding of our faith by reflecting on the Gospels. During Lent we are called both to turn away from those things that encumber our faith journey with God and to turn towards God. Lent is a wonderful opportunity to open ourselves to changes that God wants to make in us so that we can truly flourish. This note provides some resources for parishes and individuals to reflect on Catholic Social Teaching during Lent.

​Are you concerned about injustice in our world?

·        Do you feel the need to take action and make your voice heard?
         Would you like support and encouragement?
         Are you already taking action and want to inspire others?
 If the answer is yes, then please get in touch with Caritas Plymouth. We are looking to grow the Justice and Peace activities in the Diocese of Plymouth to  offer:
 ·        Connections between existing Justice and Peace groups to share ideas
          Opportunities for action,
          Access to related agencies,
​          Friendship, solidarity and mutual support.
 If you are interested in finding out more please contact Deborah, the Caritas Manager,  on 01364 645421 or  email caritas@prcdtr.org.uk

Caritas Plymouth Emergency Food Scheme 2021

Caritas Plymouth has been awarded further funding from the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation Trust to support provision of food to those in need across the Diocese of Plymouth due to Covid-19.
 
This scheme can provide funding to organisations offering immediate support to individuals and families across the Diocese of Plymouth, struggling as a direct result of the Coronavirus.  The funding is for the purchase of food parcels, food vouchers, provision of food larders or other similar schemes. This support is for those who are unable to access help elsewhere (e.g. local foodbanks). Funding is limited and the scheme will close when all funds have been allocated.
 
In keeping with the social mission of the Church, funds will be given to projects which protect the poor and vulnerable according to need without any form of discrimination. Funds will only be awarded for activities which in no way act contrary to or undermine the teaching and practice of the Catholic Church in matters of faith and morals. All groups/organisations need to have appropriate safeguarding and data protection procedures. 

The funding can support:
  • School or community food pantry schemes (either existing or new)
  • Provision of food parcels to people in need
  • Parish or school food banks
  • School holiday food schemes
  • Provision of food/vouchers to give to individuals and families who need additional support
  • Provision of food/vouchers to vulnerable groups e.g. those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, refugees, asylum seekers and those without recourse to public funds. 

If you know of anyone who would benefit please contact the Cathedral  office for further details.