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Penang Diocesan Lenten Campaign 2025

Rediscover, Proclaim,
Build Hope

About our theme

Hope is the conviction of things not seen.

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Unearthing the past

Rediscovering involves looking back to uncover forgotten or overlooked truths, stories, and values. Rediscovering allows us to reflect on what truly matters and align our lives with those principles. Rediscovery can provide a foundation of knowledge and wisdom that is essential for progress.

In the path of rediscovering hope we can reconnect and embrace the values that enrich our lives in Christ.

The power of voice

To proclaim is to announce or declare with conviction. It uses our voices to express our values, beliefs, and desires for the future. Proclaiming is not just about speaking up but doing so with purpose and clarity.

Through proclaiming we advocate for causes that matter and work towards social justice, we share personal experiences that resonate with others and foster understanding, and through educating we inform and enlighten others about important issues and topics.

By proclaiming, we can inspire others, spark movements, and initiate change.

Creating foundations for growth

Building is the action of constructing or developing something new. It is about laying down the bricks of progress. Building hope fosters a mindset and environment where possibilities are recognized and nurtured, helping individuals and groups to see beyond current challenges and toward a better tomorrow. It also gives way to investing in self-improvement and lifelong learning. Through building, we create tangible and intangible infrastructures that support a sustainable and prosperous future.

Lenten Message

In this Jubilee Year of Hope 2025, let us, Pilgrims of Hope, embrace the thrill of Hope and always keep Hope alive, journeying together through the sacred season of Lent. Guided by the Archangel Gabriel, the Holy Spirit, and soon-to-be saint Blessed Carlo Acutis, this Divine Gift of Hope never gives up, does not despair and is always alive. In the same Jubilee spirit, we commit Caritas / Diocese of Penang to the Lent 2025 message of Hope and Conviction of things not seen: to Rediscover Hope, to Proclaim Hope and to Build Hope.

His Eminence Cardinal Dato Seri Sebastian Francis

The Titular Roman Catholic Bishop of Penang

As we begin this holy season of Lent, let us take a moment to pause, create space in our hearts, and reflect on our shared journey of hope. Lent invites us to renew our spirit, refresh our outlook, and open ourselves to the transforming touch of Jesus, so we may walk as pilgrims of hope, bearing His love and compassion to those in need.

Rev Fr Joachim Robert

Chairman of Caritas Penang

THE STORIES OF HOPE

Learn how these parishes organised projects and mobilised their volunteers to help the poor. 

Learning centre for the underprivileged children

Caritas Church of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Ipoh found out children from the underprivileged families are struggling in education. They set up a learning centre to help them.

Refugee community project

Caritas Risen Christ Catholic Church, Ayer Itam understood that many refugees are living in dire poverty in Malaysia. They organised an outreach to the refugee school to help them.

Soup kitchen for the poor

Caritas Church of Christ The King, Sungai Petani discovered there are many homeless and poor families around the city. They set up a soup kitchen to provide hot meals for them every Saturday.

Awareness on care for creation

In answering to Pope Francis's call to care for our common home, Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Kulim initiated several projects in the parish to create awareness on care for creation.

Formation

Come and equip yourself with the knowledge on how to effectively animate the Lenten Campaign in the parish. Love Squad (students who are in the confirmation classes), Caritas representatives and parish lenten animation team are encouraged to take part.

PENANG ISLAND

Risen Christ Catholic Church,
Ayer Itam

Date: 18.1.2024, Saturday

Time: 9am - 2pm

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PERAK

Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Ipoh

Date: 19.1.2024, Sunday

Time: 1pm - 6pm

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NORTHERN

Church of The Holy Name of Mary, Permatang Tinggi

Date: 25.1.2024, Saturday

Time: 9am - 2pm

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Resources

Download the Lenten kit and plan a social project in your church. Bring a positive impact to the vulnerable communities in the society.

For the Parish

  • Stories for reflection
  • Lenten activity guide
  • Lenten prayers
  • Available in EN, BM, MAN, TA

For the Families

  • Stories for reflection in BEC meeting
  • Lenten activity guide
  • 6 weeks Lent challenge
  • Lenten prayers
  • Available in EN, BM, MAN, TA

For the Children

  • Colouring
  • Games
  • Q&A
  • Prayer

Parish Lenten Campaign activities

Like a drop in the vast ocean, each of us causes ripples as we move through our lives. The effects of whatever we do - insignificant as it may seem - spread out beyond us.

Payouts 2024

Total payouts RM485,690

Total collection for Lenten Campaign 2024: RM478,186
Amount in Ringgit Malaysia (RM)

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Penang Diocesan Lenten Campaign 2025

Watch the Stories of Hope and download our Lenten Kit