Arkansas Catholic is conducting its first Pay It Forward Campaign during Lent. The concept is based on the New Testament parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-28).
A 2000 dramatic movie, starring Kevin Spacey, made the phrase “pay it forward” popular. According to the movie, “When someone does you a big favor, don’t pay it back. Pay it forward.”
Three $100 grants will be handed out Feb. 18 to the best submissions. The winners — a Catholic individual, group or family in Arkansas — will be chosen based on the following criteria: How they will “grow” the Arkansas Catholic investment during the 40 days of Lent? And who will benefit from their work?
The deadline to apply for a Pay It Forward grant is Feb. 13. The campaign begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25 and ends during Holy Week April 8. During that time, the winners will put their ideas into action.
A story on the grant winners will appear in an April issue of Arkansas Catholic following Easter. Periodic updates and photos from the winners will appear on www.arkansas-catholic.org.
To get a Pay It Forward application, click here (PDF file) or send an e-mail to editor Malea Hargett.
