Catholic Relief Service is the international aid arm of the U.S. Catholic Bishops and does outstanding work in developing people in a sustainable way so that people can stay in their homelands for generations to come. The primary purpose of the Rice Bowl is to form families in their faith and understanding of global solidarity, to stand with our brothers and sisters in need overseas. Your unrestricted gift helps CRS respond to natural disasters and other emerging needs quickly so they may respond to those needs in real time. Please consider participating in Rice Bowl this Lent as your almsgiving practice. The insert in the Rice Bowls has many prayers and suggestions for families to grow their solidarity with our international family.