Centennial Campaign: Ways to Give

Pledges payable over five years allow donors to consider more substantial commitments than are possible with one-time cash gifts. Donors who pledge may determine payment schedules to meet their own charitable or tax needs. 

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At this important moment in our history, let us keep in mind the many blessings the Lord has given us.  While God can’t be outdone in generosity, the Gospel asks all of us to give generously of our gifts in thanksgiving for God’s generosity and goodness. Your gift to the Centennial Campaign: Building Our Future Together is an opportunity to leave a legacy for generations to come. Scripture tells us that Christian stewardship goes beyond giving from our surplus. Stewardship requires a sacrifice.

The Centennial Campaign seeks your support in three ways:

1. Pray for the success of the campaign. With God’s grace, we will be blessed with a successful endeavor.

2. Volunteer to become a leader within your parish. A project of this magnitude provides many opportunities to get involved and serve.

3. Pledge a gift to the campaign. Your gift will strengthen the Diocese for generations to come.

Each person’s financial situation differs from others. The Centennial Campaign seeks sacrificial gifts and pledges over a five-year period from all parishioners, so that our Church may continue to maintain its important role in the lives of so many. Gifts can be accepted in a variety of forms, with an emphasis on those that can be used immediately. All gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law.

Donors may also consider remembering the Diocese of Lafayette through a will, trust, life insurance policy or annuities. By leaving a legacy you provide for future generations. 

If your company has a matching gift program, you may be able to enhance the impact of your gift by requesting a matching gift form from your company and including it with your pledge card. 

Gifts of stock to the campaign can be a source of significant tax benefit to the donor by eliminating capital gains taxes. Any gift of stock will be sold as soon as it is received and the value of the gift will be determined at the time of transfer.

Deeply inspired by our beliefs, this campaign is a celebration of a shared past. We look to the future, as we share our plentiful gifts and continue to commit ourselves to the mission of our Church. 

Through our participation, our stewardship, and our generosity, we can respond to the needs of our Church. Through the Centennial Campaignwe willshare our faith and contribute to future generations, ensuring that they will also experience God’s love and live in the light of Christ in the Diocese of Lafayette.