Your generous gifts are what keeps your parish and the Archdiocese of Wellington running. Every Sunday in August, our parishes have been looking at planned gifting – what it is, the spirituality of giving, how it factors into parish pastoral plans, where the money goes, wills/bequests, and more.
At parishes this Sunday (31 August), as we give thanks for God’s generosity to us, we are encouraged to think of ways we can support the Church through things such as legacy planning and the Catholic Foundation.
You can give to your church in three different ways:
- To your parish to engage in your local parish pastoral plan; or
- To the Archdiocese to assist with Church Mission, Catholic Education, Catholic Social Services, or Seminarian formation and training in the Archdiocese.
- To the Catholic Foundation supporting the Archbishop and Archdiocese in all forms of good works.
Remember, generosity is both a practical and a spiritual action. It helps your parish, your local community, the diocese your parish is a part of (in this case, our Archdiocese), and ultimately helps grow God’s Kingdom here on earth.
You can find out more about planned gifting here on our website:
Giving thanks and supporting the Church
In the video below, Archbishop Paul Martin discusses ways of supporting the Church with our time, talents and treasures.
The spirituality of generosity
In the video below, Archbishop Paul Martin discusses what giving can look like, its spiritual importance, and offers encouragement as we think about our giving.
God bless!