Stewardship and Development

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Week One - 10/8/2021
Week Two - 10/15/2021

Stewardship Resources for Parishioners
Stewardship Resources for Parishes
USCCB Summary on Stewardship
Stewardship Conference Information

If you have any questions about the best way for you to benefit through a planned gift, please contact us.

IRA Charitable Rollover
Congress has reauthorized and made permanent the IRA charitable rollover. If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can now make a charitable gift of up to $100,000 from your IRA. Your gift will qualify for your required minimum distribution and you will not have to pay federal income tax on the amount given directly from your IRA to charity.
 
Please consider a gift to your parish, Catholic school, the Catholic Foundation, the Annual Catholic Appeal, or other diocesan ministry.
 
For more information, please contact your IRA administrator or tax adviser.  Or please call Chris Kreslins at 509-358-8000.

About the Foundation

About Nazareth Guild

What is the Annual Catholic Appeal? 

The Catholic Church here in Eastern Washington is home to communities of many dedicated lay people, committed volunteers, and hardworking priests, deacons, and religious orders. By supporting the Annual Catholic Appeal, you are showing your support for the works of our diocese – and you are strengthening our faith as the body of Christ. 

It’s through these ministries and services that we continue the work and mission of the Catholic Church in Eastern Washington. The support of each one of us is essential for the realization of our diocesan mission. Please prayerfully consider a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Your support will help us continue the vital ministries of our Church in Eastern Washington that Christ himself is calling us to do. 

 

How does the Annual Appeal differ from my parish stewardship giving? 

Annual Catholic Appeal 

• Occurs in the Fall of each year
• Supports the ministries and services throughout Eastern Washington 
• Pledge to the Diocese  
• Donations processed through Diocese 

Parish Tithing 

• Occurs weekly at Mass throughout the year 
• Provides parish ordinary income 
• Supports the ministries and services at your local parish 
• Donations processed through the parish 
• What Ministries does my gift support? 

Your gift supports the direct ministries of the Bishop’s office.  These include the Offices of Evangelization, Catholic Education, Communcations, Tribunal, Stewardship/Development, and Vocations.  

Your gift also helps the Bishop support the following ministries: campus ministry, prison ministry, respect life ministry, and hispanic ministry.  

How does my Parish benefit? 

Parishes are direct recipients of the ministries and services supported by the Annual Catholic Appeal. In addition, any money received and exceeding the parish assigned goal is returned through a rebate to your parish.  

How much should I give to the Annual Appeal? 

• Use this chart to determine the amount you are currently giving overall each week and the percentage this represents.  

• Prayerfully consider giving at the next percent level with the goal of reaching 5% going to the parish (your first obligation) and the other 5% going to support areas such as the Annual Catholic Appeal, Food Bank, Catholic Charities, etc.   

Last year’s average gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal was $430. Your donation will help provide the necessary services and ministry resources that can benefit all parishes.