The Lenten Campaign envelope below can be obtained from your respective parishes.

What happened to your donations in 2025?

The Lenten contributions is managed by CaritasMJD on behalf of the diocese.

The funds have been instrumental in reaching out to and supporting families and individuals in distress situation. This includes service to the marginalised, migrants, refugees and other priority groups identified by the Diocese such as Creation Justice & Aru Bumi ministries.

Together, we can make a lasting impact and create positive change for people in need.

Your generosity fuels the Church's mission to prioritise the well-being of the poor and powerless.

If you plan fund raising as one of you activities, do keep the following guide in mind. 

Below are some potential fund raising activites:

A. FOR ADULTS 

1. “Puasa Gaya Hidup” (Lifestyle Fast Pledge)

Sacrifice:
Adults pledge to fast from one comfort for Lent:

• Eating out
  
  

• Branded coffee
  
  

• Online shopping
  
  

• Grab/Foodpanda
  
  

• Smoking / alcohol (where applicable)
  
  

Action:

• Calculate estimated savings
  
  

• Commit those savings to almsgiving
  
  

Fundraising method:

• Pledge card / Google Form
  
  

• End-of-Lent thanksgiving offering

2. Simple Living Meal (Nasi & Telur / Bubur / Roti & Air)

Sacrifice:
Replace one parish gathering meal with a very simple meal.

Action:

• Eat together
  
  

• Short reflection on hunger, dignity, gratitude
  
  

Fundraising method:

• Participants donate the difference in cost
  
  

• Optional freewill offering
  
  

Malacca Johor-friendly twist:

• Nasi putih + telur rebus

• Bubur kosong

• Roti canai kosong + air kosong

3. “Skill for Alms” (Service-Based Fundraising)

Sacrifice:
Adults offer skills instead of money:

• Tuition
  
  

• Resume help
  
  

• Cooking
  
  

• Basic repairs
  
  

• Language coaching
  
  

Action:

• Parish lists services
  
  

• Others donate to receive the service
  
  

• Funds go to poor families / parish charity
  
  

Reinforces:

• Dignity of work
  
  

• Giving self, not leftovers

B. FOR TEENS 

4. “Digital Fast → Digital Give”

Sacrifice:

• Fast from social media / gaming / Netflix
  
  

• Choose 1–2 days per week
  
  

Action:

• Track hours “saved”
  
  

• Reflect: What could this time mean for someone else?
  
  

Fundraising method:

• Sponsor per day of fast
  
  

• Group challenge (youth vs youth)

5. Youth-Led Simple Enterprise (Ethical)

Sacrifice:

• Time, effort, teamwork
  
  

Activities:

• Homemade snacks
  
  

• Book resale
  
  

• Thrift clothing drive
  
  

• Handmade crafts
  
  

Condition (very important):

• Must include reflection session:
  
  

  • Who benefits?
    
    

  • Why Lent?
    
    

  • Who are we serving?
    
    

Without reflection, it becomes just a sale.

6. “Walk with the Poor” Challenge

Sacrifice:

• Physical effort + discomfort
  
  

Action:

• Walk a set distance
  
  

• Use public transport for a week
  
  

• Avoid Grab for Lent
  
  

Fundraising:

• Sponsorship per km / per week
  
  

• Funds support transport or food aid
  
  

Teaches:

• Empathy
  
  

• Body-based sacrifice

C. FOR CHILDREN

(Children must see and feel Lent — not just hear about it)

7. “Kotak Pengorbanan” (Sacrifice Box)

Sacrifice:

• Give up:
  
  

  • Sweets
    
    

  • Toys
    
    

  • Extra snacks
    
    

• Put saved money into a box
  
  

Weekly reflection with parents:

• “Siapa yang akan terima duit ini?”
  
  

• “Apa rasa berkorban?”
  
  

End of Lent:

• Bring box to church
  
  

• Blessing moment

8. Good Deeds Chart → Almsgiving

Sacrifice:

• Effort and obedience
  
  

Action:

• Chart with actions:
  - Help at home
  - Be kind
  - Pray
  
  

• Parents give small amount per completed deed
  
  

Important framing:

“Bukan upah — ini hadiah untuk orang miskin.”

9. “Share My Favourite” Drive

Sacrifice:

• Give away something loved:
  
  

  • Book
    
    

  • Toy
    
    

  • School supplies
    
    

Action:

• Child explains why they chose it
  
  

• Short prayer for the receiver
  
  

Teaches:

• Detachment
  
  

• Love with cost

D. INTERGENERATIONAL (Encouraged)

10. Family Lenten Pledge

Sacrifice:

• Family chooses 1 sacrifice together:
  
  

  • Simple meals
    
    

  • No eating out
    
    

  • Fewer outings
    
    

Fundraising:

• Family donates savings as a unit
  
  

Impact:

• Faith lived at home
  
  

• Parents model almsgiving

11. Parish “Day of Simple Living”

Sacrifice:

• Entire parish participates
  
  

Activities:

• Simple dress
  
  

• Simple food
  
  

• Charity booth
  
  

• Testimony from beneficiaries
  
  

Funds raised:

• Secondary to conversion of mindset