40 Days, 40 Ways to Support CCSOMO

40 Days, 40 Ways to Support CCSOMO is a Lenten journey of faith, sacrifice, and service. Throughout the 40 days of Lent, we invite you to take part in simple yet meaningful ways to support Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri and the individuals and families we serve. From praying for our clients to attending a fish fry, donating an item from our LifeHouse wishlist, or volunteering your time, each action—big or small—makes a lasting impact. Whether through prayer, giving, or service, your participation helps bring hope and healing to the most vulnerable in our communities.

Some of the boxes are linked to resources to help you complete that activity. A PDF version of the calendar is available to download by clicking the button below. May this be your best Lent yet!

Attend Ash Wednesday Mass.

Pray a Hail Mary for the moms and babies at LifeHouse.

Make a donation to the Lenten Collection for CCSOMO through the Bishop’s Mass.

Organize a drive for hygiene items or baby supplies.

Attend, or read at home, the Stations of the Cross.

Spend 5 minutes in silence with God every day.

Attend a fish fry at your parish.

Pray for those in your community who do not have shelter or a safe home.

Learn about St. Anne, the namesake of CCSOMO’s campus in Springfield.

Clean out your closet and donate gently used clothing to a local thrift store, like Neat Repeats in Springfield, who supports CCSOMO!

Plan a simple meal and talk as a family about how to help the hungry.

Make an almsgiving box and collect change throughout Lent to donate to CCSOMO.

Attend the Bishop’s Mass for CCSOMO on April 12 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Springfield.

Write a card to the veteran that just found a new job (and mail it to your local CCSOMO office).

Make a commitment as a family to eat out one less meal a week and donate those saved funds to CCSOMO.

Pray to Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the patron saint of veterans, for our clients who have served our country.

Learn about St. Therese of Lisieux, the Little Flower, the namesake of CCSOMO’s campus in Cape Girardeau.

Donate an item from the LifeHouse wishlist.

Light a candle at church for those in crisis.

Attend a fish fry at another parish in your area.

Pray for the clients and families enrolled in our Developmental Disability Services.

Read a scripture about charity and service.

Share extra household items like linens, towels, or cookware.

Commit to going to at least one CCSOMO event this year.

Learn more about CCSOMO on our website.

Write a card to the client who just moved into their new home (and mail it to your local CCSOMO office).

Read The Mirror for CCSOMO and Diocesan updates.

Start a prayer chain for CCSOMO’s mission.

Contribute nonperishable food to support CCSOMO programs.

Write a card to a LifeHouse mom who just gave birth to her baby (and mail it to your local CCSOMO office).

Gather books or toys for children in need.

Pray for the people who do not have anybody to pray for them.

Attend Palm Sunday Mass.

Follow and share CCSOMO’s social media posts.

Pray for the clients who are in need of home repairs.

Write a card to the family enrolled in our Developmental Disability Services program (and mail it to your local CCSOMO office).

Pray for the CCSOMO staff and volunteers who serve others.

Commit to continuing one supportive action beyond Lent.

Attend Easter Sunday Mass.