Our top 5 tips for ‘being a little more of a child yourself’!

This time, we’re sharing our top 5 tips for ‘being a little more of a child yourself’!

Saint John Henry Newman’s words grace the cover of our Christmas gift catalogue this year. It comes from a longer quote of his:

“May each Christmas, as it comes, find us more and more like Him, who at this time became a little child for our sake, more simple-minded, more humble, more holy, more affectionate, more resigned, more happy, more full of God.”

Christmas is all about children – both the young in body and in spirit. Christ became a child, entrusting himself to the Blessed Virgin and St. Joseph to be with us, his children.

Every gift from our catalogue can be a delight for children, and in giving, you are making a humble, affectionate, and certainly happy act. But here are our five top gift suggestions for becoming a little more of a child yourself.

P.S. Our 2024 gift catalogue is here! 

#5: Piglets

They’ll grow up to be hardy livestock and a terrific investment; but roly-poly piglets they bring out the child in everyone. Natalya, a mother in Ukraine, gets a kick out of listening to her mother, Lyuba, and her son Denys, fawn over the piglets they received from the gift catalogue. “It is so cute to see when they discuss how to take care of the piglets.”

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Lunch time heroes

Pele, Chalice’s Wa site director in Ghana, and other site staff were concerned about the number of children in their community who were underweight and malnourished. Not only did this affect their physical health and development, but it also caused students’ academic performance to suffer. When students cannot focus in class because of hunger and fatigue, they are likely to drop out. 

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Healing Through Your Kindness

Chalice’s Saida sponsor site is the town of Gilgil in Kenya. Children look forward to learning, but the worry of what students would bring for lunch was a concern for many. The Saidia site staff, and the teachers, know that the children are arriving at school hungry. Students’ education is the beginning of their future, and starting the day on an empty stomach does not prepare them for productive learning.

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Full stomachs and focused students

Chalice’s Saida sponsor site is the town of Gilgil in Kenya. Children look forward to learning, but the worry of what students would bring for lunch was a concern for many. The Saidia site staff, and the teachers, know that the children are arriving at school hungry. Students’ education is the beginning of their future, and starting the day on an empty stomach does not prepare them for productive learning.

Full stomachs and focused students , Kenya

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Chiclayo’s snacks and chats!

Chalice’s site directors are passionate about uplifting their communities and keeping families healthy. Our Chiclayo site worker who organizes the nutrition program, Ludi, says “by empowering families, we empower future generations.” Families near our Chiclayo site live in low-income neighbourhoods. They are more vulnerable to food insecurity because they do not have the financial resources to cover their basic needs.  

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Happy and healthy students in Ghana

Nicholas knows that to achieve good grades, children need to maintain their focus in school, and nothing is more distracting than a growling stomach. “The nutrition program is actually one of the most important programs,” says Nicholas, Konta site director.  

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Zambia’s Lunch Program: Nourish and Floruish

Keeping children nourished with wholesome food is top of mind for Chalice’s site directors. Sr. Agnes, Kawambwa site director, knows a balanced meal increases mental clarity and focus throughout the day.  Since these students are attending boarding school, our site must make sure they have the proper nutrition and meals while having a full learning day.  

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