Tag Archives: Christmas

25 and Rising

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Rebuilding with hope

Eleuterio is 76 years old and lives with his wife, Nora, in a humble, rented home in Arica, Chile. It’s a busy household of nine people and three generations. Throughout his lifetime, he slowly built his life with intention, never imagining that soon he would start from scratch all over again.  The couple lives with […]

Creativity is the star of the show in Tondo

Thanks to everyone who supports our Christmas WonderFund or gave the gift of a Christmas celebration through the gift catalogue, the sky was the limit. “They knew that they wanted to make these events extra special and unforgettable,” says Eunice, Tondo site director. They decided to throw two parties – one for sponsored children, and […]

Christmas in July!

Let’s unwrap a little joy in July. Even though Christmas is still six months away, here at the parish of Our Lady of the Annunciation of Condebamba, the heartbeat of our PENNT sponsor site, we’re already feeling the warmth of the season.   Recently renovated with the help of Chalice donors, the centre is home […]

“It is never too late to lend a helping hand”

The spirit of giving knows no boundaries. Students in Canada are finding a special way to help children in need through the ‘Chalice in Schools’ Program and the Christmas gift catalogue. The students pictured holding our Christmas gift catalogue are from St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School in Oakville, Ontario. This school has been actively involved […]

A great gift meets a real need

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For all the gift givers—give more than presents that fade. A great gift meets a real need. Every year, Chalice creates a Christmas gift catalogue filled with the most essential items for you to decide among. Our local site staff carefully consider the items they deem ‘essential’ […]

A Journey of #Hope24 this Advent

It’s time for an Advent countdown! Pope Francis has announced that the 2025 Jubilee Year will focus on one powerful theme- Hope. In preparation for this special year, he has asked us to pray and prepare our hearts throughout 2024. And with all the Christmas chaos…. a little extra dose of hope in the weeks […]

A Heartwarming Christmas for 1,900 Children

Every year, the Yapacani site undertakes “Navilandia” – a multi-day Christmas event for sponsored and non-sponsored children. Noemi, a leader in our Yapacani site, says “Christmas is a time where families gather to spend time together.” “It is the holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, a very important day for Christians because God […]

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 […]