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Christmas Gifts of Faith
Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas by giving a Gift of Faith. A gift this Christmas that has a lasting impact.
Make a difference this Christmas and Advent season
Christian Christmas cards
Browse our collection of Christian-themed Christmas cards, perfect for sharing with friends and family this festive season.
Advent essential product range
Prepare for the season of hope and reflection with our Advent essentials. From candles, calendars and faith‑inspired gifts, each item helps you mark the journey to Christmas with meaning and tradition.
Handmade products from project countries
Discover unique, crafted items made by artisans in the communities we support. You’re not only receiving something beautiful — you’re helping transform lives and strengthen communities.
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)
We are a Catholic charity bringing spiritual and practical help to Catholics and other Christians where they are persecuted, oppressed or in pastoral need through prayer, information and action.
Latest news
UNITED KINGDOM: Top UK Gov religious liberty envoy sees red after meeting man almost killed for Faith
The UK Government’s freedom of religion champion has led calls for renewed action to protect persecuted Christians and other believers – after meeting a Nigerian catechist who missed death by inches.
#RedWednesday
NIGERIA: More schoolgirls seized
A College’s vice principal was killed as extremists abducted 25 schoolgirls from their dormitories.
Nigeria
NIGERIA: Priest among abducted, and Christian killed as extremists terrorise community
A Catholic priest has been kidnapped and the brother of another cleric killed.
Nigeria
Making a Difference Through Faith
In 2024, your support has meant that ACN has been able to reach Christians in need.
1,836,591 Masses
offered to support 1 in every 10 priests all around the world
Almost 10,000
seminarians supported by ACN benefactors in their training
860+ Projects
supported to allow for the work of over 6000 Sisters
Getting involved with ACN
Sign up to our Schools & Youth Membership
Join ACN UK's free Youth Membership Group programme. Parishes and schools can set up ACN youth membership groups, overseen by an adult but run by young people.
ACN Apostles: Ages 5-10
ACN Ambassadors: Ages 11-16
ACN Advocates: Ages 16-18
Learn about ACN and how they can get involved through information, prayer, and fundraising action.
ACN Apostles: Ages 5-10
ACN Ambassadors: Ages 11-16
ACN Advocates: Ages 16-18
Learn about ACN and how they can get involved through information, prayer, and fundraising action.
Break the Silence Podcast
We are giving a voice to those suffering for their faith and those advocating on their behalf. In one of our latest episodes, Tammy Peterson reflects on faith, suffering and prayer as we discuss various stories about persecuted Christians from around the world. She also talks candidly about her journey to the Catholic Church and what the Rosary means to her.
Become a Volunteer for ACN
Reach out to your friends, family, loved ones and local community about the important work that ACN is doing to bring about awareness and support to the faithful that are suffering and persecuted for their beliefs.
Other ways to give
Shop our range of products, make a charitable Gift of Faith donation, make a Mass Offering, or support an ACN project somewhere in the world today in our online shop.
