Gift Catalogue 2025 Gift Catalogue 2025
“Love is God’s greatest gift to humanity, it is his promise and our hope.”
Pope Benedict XVI
President’s Message
Christmas did not always grab the attention of the Church or the world as it has in the last 50 years. Saint Francis of Assisi was first to use the crèche as a teaching instrument to draw Catholics more personally into moment of incarnation, but the day really became popular when it was commercialized. The secular world saw money. It transformed the feast, converting stories of charity and kindness toward the poor and others in need (think King Wenceslas and Saint Nicholas) into obligations to shop, purchase, and buy. Great for business, not so much for faith.
Is our Christmas catalogue reinforcing that message to shop? I hope not. I hope, rather, that it turns our minds and hearts toward the poor; not from a material perspective, but through the eyes of faithfulness, love, and joyful dignity.
At times, we are all poor – alone in an overcrowded city, physically sick, overworked, tired, or overwhelmed by circumstances, responsibilities, and events. In that sense, we are all the Holy Family! Saint Francis wanted us to see ourselves in that Bethlehem stable. We have all ‘been there.’
And, because we understand, we mimic the owner of the overcrowded inn who, giving only what he could, still made a tremendous difference in one family’s life.
This Christmas, I hope you have a moment to gaze upon the crèche and see ourselves. Perhaps sometimes as the one in need and yet still holy, faithful, and loving. At other times, as the one who gave what they could: the innkeeper’s stable, the shepherds’ time, the magi’s blessing, or the king’s wealth.
We are all there, and we can understand that even strangers can show us God is with us in the smallest acts of loving kindness.
Fr. Patrick Cosgrove, President and Founder
Our mission is to reveal God’s love in action by serving the poor, with the Global Catholic Community.
How does my gift work?
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Choose from animals, school and hygiene supplies, and more. Place your order Call 1.800.776.6855, visit chalice.ca/gift-catalogue, or use the order form on page 19.
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Your friend or loved one will receive a card with the description of your chosen gift.
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Make an impact with your gift
Your gift provides an essential item which will improve the life of someone in need.
All gifts of ‘Most Needed’ and ‘School Uniform, Bag, Shoes,’ will be matched by a private donor, up to $100,000.
Most Needed Gift
Every day comes with challenges, but our sites always find a way to succeed. Help families and staff address unexpected needs and overcome any obstacle.
Minimum: $10
Joyce starts her journey on the right foot, and in the right shoes.
Joyce, the fifth of her parents’ seven children, grew up in a small village in Kenya. Her widowed mother couldn’t afford her children’s education, and all who began school dropped young. By the time she was eight, Joyce still hadn’t started school. She calls this her area’s “poverty trap,” and believes she would have been caught in too, “were it not for Chalice.”
Equipped with supplies, shoes, and a uniform, it was finally Joyce’s first day of class. “The happiest moment of my life is when I woke up early one morning to join other children to go to school,” she says. “It did not matter then that I had to walk the long distance to school. It did not matter that I was to learn with younger children. It was a joyous moment to join other children in school.”
Today, Joyce is finishing her degree in political science.
School Uniform, Bag, Shoes
When students don’t have the right clothes or supplies, they don’t feel like they belong. The right school supplies don’t just equip them for a day in class, they build a community where every child feels seen and valued.
Introducing... Good News Goats
Everyone loves goats! Giving someone a goat through the gift catalogue is both funny and charming (for us) and meaningful (for a family in need.)
This year at Chalice, we decided that the world — and our catalogue — needed more goats. So, on top of the furry and adaptable ‘real’ goats, we have created 13 new goat gifts. Each GOAT (that is, greatest of all time) represents the top needs of each of the 13 countries Chalice serves. As a ‘bundle’ gift, these adorable and collectable goat gifts are the best of both worlds: the joy of giving a goat and meeting a not-goat-related need for a child or family living in poverty.
Animated cards and stickers
With your gift of a $50 goat, you’ll receive a special animated e-card. When mailing it to someone, the card includes a collectable goat sticker as a cheerful bonus.
Order today: chalice.ca/gift-catalogue
Let’s introduce our 13 GOATs!
Cuso is a farm-to-table chef who wears many hats — literally. In his farmer’s sombrero, he’s growing vibrant vegetables. With his chef’s hat on, he’s a culinary wizard bringing his fresh harvests straight from the fields to the neighborhood kids’ lunch tables. Cuso transforms simple ingredients into mouthwatering meals for our Bolivian sites’ beloved lunch programs.
Bolivia’s GOAT represents: Equipment for Cooking and Baking, and School Lunches.
Nanny and Buckling
Trowel in hand, boots on...hooves, Tierra is most at home in the dirt. To her, there’s little more wonderful than what’s packed in a tiny seed, and a tiny person. When she teaches kids about the beauty of farming and the importance of nature, she nurtures both the land and our future.
Guatemala’s GOAT represents: Crop Seeds and Tools and Training for Farmers.
With the ink still wet on his high school diploma, Yuni is off to college. With all new classes, friends, and challenges, the specs on his nose won’t be the only thing he’s balancing. But from late-night study groups to varsity practice at dawn, Yuni is ready to take his future by the horns, so to speak!
Haiti’s GOAT represents Continuing Education.
Dormi is the snuggliest goat you’ll ever meet. Wrapped in his favourite blankey, Dormi is always ready for a bedtime adventure read by his parents. But don’t be fooled, this drowsy dreamer is just making sure he gets his rest so that he can be a snappy student tomorrow.
Chile’s GOAT represents: Mattresses, Beds, and Blankets.
Peek-a-boo is Nanny and Buckling’s favourite game, a simple joy amidst the whirlwind of chores. Even amid the piles of laundry, nothing ever stops story time. Even as a busy mom, Nanny’s top priority is her little one’s health, in body and mind. Even when Buckling’s a billy one day, he’ll always be her baby.
Ghana’s GOAT represents: Mom & Baby Checkups, Diapers, and Washing Machines.
Yuni
Tierra
Dormi
Festiva is a goat with a flair for fun. She and her BFF Gala transform their quiet farm into a lively party, where every animal is a future friend. Their extroverted energy makes every barnyard bash surprisingly wild!
India’s GOAT represents: Animal Feed, Piglets, and Cows.
The local kids can’t wait to see Doc Dawa, but that may have something to do with her bottomless pocket of treats. Only a few minutes at her friendly clinic makes any jab jitters disappear. With jokes, bribes, and a little magic, everyone knows that checkups can be fun.
Kenya’s GOAT represents: Medication, Vitamins, and Vaccines.
Fab fashionista Ropa loves to feel the fabric slip through her hooves. But for the sewing instructor, the real magic comes when she sees her students try on the first garment they’ve ever made. Behind every shirt, skirt, and shawl is a new tailor with a vision and a future.
Paraguay’s GOAT represents: Sewing Machines and Adult Training.
Matayo has a hard hat and a soft heart. He’s not just about building structures; he’s about building homes. When the monsoon rains fall, the drops are a symphony to his ears, knowing that the kids inside his houses are snuggly and dry. Each drop sounds like safety, love, and peace.
The Philippines’ GOAT represents: Latrines, Sheet Metal Roofing, and Home Renovations/Repairs.
Doc Dawa
Festiva Ropa
Matayo
Armed with a freezer full of medical supplies and a playful spirit, Nurse Afya knows how to connect with her patients — stickers. This community health nurse knows that healing goes beyond medicine. Nurse Afya is on a one-goat mission to spread mosquito nets, not malaria; health, not fear.
Tanzania’s GOAT represents: Freezers, Medical Checkups, and Mosquito Nets.
Bedecked in his signature tie, Muzy makes every class a jam session. This cool-cat-goat can spark a love for music in even the most tone-deaf student. Like every teacher, he works to make his classroom a vibrant space of creativity and fun; a place where students can’t wait to come and learn.
Ukraine’s GOAT represents: Teaching Supplies and Musical Instruments.
Tuma is the goat you want to see at breakfast time. Keep an eye out for the charismatic chicken farmer who delivers fresh eggs on his bicycle that doubles as his mobile market. Thanks to a little help from his friends at Chalice, Tuma pedals through his local market with his prized produce every morning. His eggs are small, but the nutrition – and smiles they bring – are anything but.
Zambia’s GOAT represents: Chicks and Bicycles
Briga wears her school uniform with fierce school pride. As the queen of the debate club, she’s championing her school’s five-year win streak. For Briga, civics class isn’t just a subject; it’s her future. She knows she’ll always fight for what’s right, and use her voice (or, bleat) to bring change in her community.
Peru’s GOAT represents: Textbooks, Uniforms, and Hygiene Supplies for Girls.
Muzy
Nurse Afya
Tuma
Briga
How Your Gifts Make a Difference
The best gifts aren’t just material items - they’re symbols of love and support. Your greatest gift is your belief in someone’s success!
“I used to struggle to understand lessons because I didn’t have the textbook to read at home. Now I can study on my own and prepare better for exams. This gift has given me hope that I can pass and become a teacher someday.”
Louis, sponsored in Nandom site, Ghana.
Gift: Textbooks and Teaching Aids (206) (Page 17)
“Books inspire new ideas, projects, and achievements. Through reading, I gain a better understanding of myself, my interests, and my values.”
Volodymyr-Yulian, sponsored in Lviv site, Ukraine.
Gift: Children’s Books (211) (Page 17)
“Before, I was always tired and sometimes I reached school late. I used to feel pain in my legs, and I would be too tired to play with my friends. But now, I wake up happy because I know I will ride my bike to school. I feel strong, and I am not scared of being late anymore.”
Chris, sponsored in Asembo site, Kenya.
Gift: Bicycle (501) (Page 15)
Giving students mosquito nets, soap, and sun protection ensures they can show up to class ready to give it their all. Let’s keep their attendance strong and their futures even brighter!
Mosquito Netting
Soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste
Sunhat
Sunscreen
When you give accessibility and inclusion, you build a world where everyone can participate and thrive.
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$50 $125 Hearing Aids Wheelchair
Making a spectacle
Some simple specs can transform a struggling student into a clear-eyed visionary.
Give a girl her school days back.
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Breathing easy, beating bugs
From asthma and allergies to antibiotics and antimalarials, medication isn’t optional – but the spoonful of sugar is. Checkups are key to early detection, timely treatment, quick recoveries, and long-term health.
Visit to a Doctor, Dentist, or Specialist Mom and Baby Checkup General Medications
Big love for little lives
From the moment they are born, our babies rely on us to give them the best start in life. Give wee ones health and well-being from day one.
Sponsorship
When you become a sponsor, you connect directly with a child and show them that their future matters.
And the key to a bright future is education. Sponsorship gives children the support needed to attend and stay in school, and helps families provide nutritious food and better care for their children.
Sponsorship makes a lasting impact, on your life and theirs. Together, we can create a world where every child has the opportunity to succeed.
Sponsor a Child Now
Student success Community success
With the inexhaustible support of her sponsor and her parents, Luz earned a full scholarship to a private university to study finance. She graduated with excellence and did an internship with a wellknown Bolivian company, leading to her being hired as a financial engineer.
“Through this journey, I learned that education not only changes lives, but it transforms families,” Luz says.
“I thank God for having put such good people in my path: my parents and my sponsors... Everything I achieved I owe to God and to you.”
Luz, Yapacaní site, Bolivia.
“I am deeply grateful to Chalice, the sponsors, and everyone involved in uplifting families like mine. Your generous support has made a lasting impact.”
Lalitha, mother, Mangalagiri site, India.
Family success
Lalitha, a mother of a young daughter and intellectually disabled son, needed a way to earn a living from home. Through the gift catalogue, she received a rice grinder and launched a business milling her neighbours’ grain for popular dishes.
“The rice grinder has transformed my life,” Lalitha says. “This opportunity has been a blessing, enabling me to support my family and contribute to our household needs.”
The Chiclayo site’s three-year Family School Program educated and empowered 65 mothers to strengthen their families, improve communication, promote gender equality, and reduce violence. The program has spawned 13 small businesses, 30 successful job hunts, and four mother-created groups for further community development.
“The project is an inspiring example of how teamwork, education, and empowerment can transform lives and communities,” says Yolanda, the program leader. “It is a story that reminds us that change is possible when people come together with a common goal: to build a better future for all.”
“As brave and empowered women, we will continue to strengthen this project that has transformed our lives and that of our community.”
Melissa, mother, Chiclayo site, Peru.
Cows provide not only food and income, but also essential resources like fertilizer and draught power. Chickens offer beginner farmers a simple but lucrative business opportunity – plus tasty eggs!
Rooster and Two Hens
Valuable and versatile
Chicks are future layers, a valuable source of income and nutrition. Piglets are cheap to feed, quick to mature, and quick to sell — a no-brainer investment for smallholder farmers. Sheep farming offers wool, leather, and breeding stock.
No goats no glory
You love goats. We love goats. And struggling families around the world...they love goats even more. They’re hardy, low-maintenance, and high reward! What’s better than a goat? Two goats! Breeding pairs multiply the goat joy.
It’s a barnyard blast!
Stock a family farm with the animals that will thrive in their region. The right food for livestock keeps them strong, so they can keep families strong with their milk or eggs.
FARMING
Harvest hope
Sow a student farmer today, reap a food-secure community tomorrow! School farms harvest fresh produce, valuable education, and opportunities for economic growth. (535)
Support a School Farm - 1 Share in Support a School Farm - 2 Shares in Support a School Farm
Seeds, tools, and training contribute to happy, healthy families.
Go and bear fruit
Small but mighty seeds are literally a gift of growth and prosperity. Farmer training not only improves their skills and knowledge but also preserves our environment for tomorrow’s world.
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Crop Seeds
Two Fruit Trees Tools and Training for Farmers
$15
$25 $125
Chow down, reach up!
Nutritious school lunches are key to helping students stay focused, healthy, and excited to learn.
Fueling families, one bite at a time.
“Feed a family” is our sites’ most requested gift. A stocked pantry ensures no-one goes hungry, and every child has the chance to reach their full potential.
(352) Feed a Family for One Month
$75
Order today:
Call: 1.800.776.6855
Visit our website: chalice.ca/gift-catalogue
(353) $40 School Lunches
Rest and rise strong
Every child needs a good night’s sleep to tackle each day with energy and focus. A comfy, private bed lets them rest and recharge. Cozy blankets provide comfort and protection — for anyone at any age!
Solar lanterns to provide extra study time after sunset. Freezers cut food waste and efficient cookstoves reduce deforestation while stirring up delicious meals. Washers free up caregivers’ time to care for their loved ones.
Food businesses are popular with Chalice parents, and every chef knows that a key ingredient to any recipe is the right equipment. Proper tools improve food safety and open new business prospects.
Empowering parents and new grads to start their own businesses opens up a world of opportunities and paths to security. Every stitch made with a sewing machine is a step towards financial stability and independence.
[New!] Cultivating dreams, driving change
Training parents in skills like business or farming creates a ripple effect of positive change in their homes and community.
Bikes offer independence and help students get to class quicker with more energy to learn. In marginalized communities, vendor carts can be a lifeline on wheels. Mobile merchants and restauranteurs meet their customers where they’re needed most.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(603) Water System - 1 Share in Water System - 2 Shares in Water System Let fresh flow!
Access to clean water is the foundation for a healthy community, better education, and happy families!
Build a sanctuary
Every shingle, every tile, every detail counts in creating a house that offers not only secure shelter, but a place where love and memories thrive. When the wind howls and the monsoon rains fall, families and schools can count on metal roofing to keep everyone safe and dry.
Construction/Repair
Humble heroes
Tanks in dry areas provide clean water and buffer against droughts. Latrines reduce diseases, genderbased violence, and educational barriers. Safe, comfortable school environments better equip children to succeed.
Water Storage Tank Latrines Classroom Construction/Repair
Igniting and uniting
Teachers play a vital role in shaping young minds. Equip them, their classrooms, and libraries with books and materials to spark love for reading and learning. School uniforms are like their team jerseysthey unite everyone as part of the team ‘Success’!
Rising stars and open doors
High school grads are brimming with potential; they just need support to turn their aspirations into reality.
Arts, music, and sports are all about empowering children to express themselves, discover their talents, and learn valuable life skills. Proper desks and seats them write, create, and stay on task.
Children’s Books
School Uniform, Bag, Shoes
Textbooks and Teaching Aids
Waiting with wonder
For our “Can’t Wait Kids” the sponsorship journey begins the moment the child is enrolled, not when they’re sponsored. These children, embraced by caring staff, find hope and strength even before their sponsors arrive.
GIFTS THAT KEEP GIVING
Where hope finds a home
No matter how long they stay, nurturing and wellequipped orphanages are beacons of hope for children in need of love and care.
(705) $75 Orphanages & High Risk Children
A Christmas “wonderfest” for every child
Every sponsor site shares Chalice’s mission to bring the joy of Christmas to all sponsored children and their families. With the support of our all-sites Christmas WonderFund, site staff and parents create vibrant celebrations filled with treats, music, and laughter. Each gathering reflects their community’s unique cultural traditions, yet they all share a common thread: the joy of giving. Thankful prayers, sumptuous meals, boisterous singing, silly games, thoughtful gifts, and free-spirited dancing are all ingredients for a perfect celebration. Sponsored children, their siblings, and community members join in, ensuring that no one is left out.
“You supported us to gather together with families, to remember God’s immense love for us ALL, as symbolized by the gift of his son, Jesus.”
Sister Pauline, site director, Asembo, Kenya
A Merry Christmas for Everyone
Contribute to the Christmas WonderFund through this link or using the form on page 19.
Minimum: $10
(804) Christmas WonderFund
Double the Impact of Your
781 Cuso, Bolivia’s GOAT
784 Tierra, Guatemala’s GOAT
785 Yuni, Haiti’s GOAT
782 Dormi, Chile’s GOAT
783 Nanny & Buckling, Ghana’s GOAT
786 Festiva, India’s GOAT
787 Doc Dawa, Kenya’s GOAT
788 Ropa, Paraguay’s GOAT
789 Matayo, The Philippines’ GOAT
790 Nurse Afya, Tanzania’s GOAT
791 Muzy, Ukraine’s GOAT
792 Tuma, Zambia’s GOAT
793 Briga, Peru’s GOAT
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When you honour someone by buying a gift from the Chalice gift catalogue, we’ll send them a beautiful handwritten card telling them of the gift that’s been purchased in their honour to help a family or community in the developing world.
Official tax receipts will be issued in February 2026. If your donation for specific items exceeds the amount needed, we will use your donation to support other Chalice projects and programs. Gifts are given to children and their communities; we cannot direct gifts from a sponsor to their sponsored child.
Chalice’s CRA Charity Registration Number 13759 1012 RR 0001. Chalice’s Donor Restricted Gift Policy - Spending of funds is confined to Chalice approved programs and projects. Each contribution directed toward an approved program or project will be used as requested to be restricted with the understanding that when the need for such a program or project has been met or cannot be completed for any reason as determined by Chalice, the remaining restricted contributions will be used where most needed, as determined by Chalice.