The Hernandez family is a middle class Latino family in Santa Ana , California. Elizabeth, the mother, has made an effort to involve the family in CRS’s Rice Bowl. She is also active as a volunteer in various Catholic outreach groups. This story is about how they have involved their church and schools in Rice Bowl and how their faith contributes to this mission.

The Hernandez children attend St. Barbara Catholic Church and School except for April who attends Mater Dei. Students and teachers celebrate Ash Wednesday at St. Barbara. Gus Herandez,10, waiting to bring up the Rice Bowls for blessings by Father Tam.