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Planned Giving Briefs and Brochures

 

Funeral Planning Guide

This resource was created in collaboration with pastoral leaders and bereavement ministers to offer compassionate and practical support to individuals and families. The guide can be completed by an individual at any time or by a family after the passing of a loved one. It offers guidance on planning a Catholic funeral in accordance with Church teachings, liturgical options and explanations for funeral rites, and tools for individuals to leave a Catholic legacy. Download the guide here.

 

Planned Giving Website Resources

Wording

Many donors may not know what an endowment fund is and how it benefits your parish. We have suggested wording that can be included on your website to help explain how an endowment fund works.

 

Endowment Funds 101 Video

We have put together a brief, two-minute video to explain what an endowment fund is and how it benefits your parish. You can view it on our YouTube channel and embed the video on your parish website as well.

 

Graphics

Please click on the name of the graphic you wish to download. These graphics can be included on your stewardship or “give now” page to educate your parishioners on your endowment fund and planned giving.

Bulletin notes are short notices that can be used in parish bulletins or enewsletters to encourage charitable giving to a parish’s endowment fund, which will benefit the parish forever. Many of these gift channels may also benefit offertory. Each month focuses on a different theme or method of giving.

 

2026

 

2025

 

Archived Bulletin Notes: 2025 – 2019

 

Bulletin Notes – Graphics

Please click on the name of the graphic you wish to download. These graphics are business card size and are an easy way to communicate planned giving in your weekly bulletin.