In Brazil time has been spent on leadership training and the formation of youth, lay ministers of the Word and Eucharist, bible studies for members of the community, women’s groups, preparing parents and godparents of children and adults for baptism. As part of the parish commitment to the poor baskets of food are distributed to forty or so families. Twice a month the health and development of pregnant mothers and children up to six years are monitored and a nourishing meal is provided by local leaders in the community.
Financial assistance has helped in a variety of ways such as aiding some young people finish their studies, driving lessons, building and making additions to family homes, contributing towards the buying of food baskets, providing meals and buying bibles/ liturgical material.