2025 Catholic Ministry Appeal
Planning & Execution
- Definition of a Best Effort
- Best Effort Parish Implementation Timeline – Step by step guide for parish leadership to implement a successful ‘Best Effort’
- Commitment Weekend Ask Sample
- Diocesan Speakers – List of diocesan ministry leaders available to present at parishes during the Active Phase. Please contact stewardship@dosp.org to request speaker.
- Lay Witness Guide – Guide to assist lay presenters for Mass in preparing their talk.
- Gift Remittance Process – Procedures established to expedite the remittance of gifts and commitments.
- Goal Calculation Formula
- FAQ – Tool to assist parish team members in answering frequently asked questions
- Parish Planning Meeting Worksheets:
- Case Summary – History of the Catholic Ministry Appeal and the ministries supported
- Communications – Monitor multimedia platforms, submission deadlines, and contact person and information
- Lay Testimonial – Delegate and refer to for Catholic Ministry Appeal Lay Testimonial presentations
- Pastor Letter of Support Sample – Word document, draft for personalization by pastor
- English
- Spanish
- Team Responsibility Worksheet
- General Timeline – General outline for the active phase for the Catholic Ministry Appeal
- Video Recording Tips
- Ways to Give
- Weekly Parish Resources
Promotional Materials Jan-Feb
- Bulletin Inserts (8.5×11″)
- The Power of Prayer | Kick-Off Weekend
- St. John XXIII Residence | Ministry to Priests
- Shelters of Hope | Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg
- KNOWN Conference | Ministry to Youth and Young Adults
- Alternative Gifts are Growing | Commitment Weekend Issue
- Catholic Ministry Appeal Prayer PowerPoint
- Full Prayer (one slide) – English PowerPoint | Spanish PowerPoint
- Black Text on White Background (slideshow) – English PowerPoint | Spanish PowerPoint
- White Text on Black Background (slideshow) – English PowerPoint | Spanish PowerPoint
- Gold Text on Black Background (slideshow) – English PowerPoint | Spanish PowerPoint
- Catholic Ministry Appeal Prayer Card
- Diocesan 84″ Tall Roll Out Banner
- Give Now graphics
- Graphic 1 – Ministry to Priests
- Graphic 2 – Roar of the Rosary
- Graphic 3 – Prison Ministry
- Graphic 4 – National Eucharistic Congress
- Give Now Post Card
- Brochure Cover – 3 Up | Stand Alone
- Ministry to Priests – 3 Up | Stand Alone
- Roar of the Rosary – 3 Up | Stand Alone
- Prison Ministry – 3 Up | Stand Alone
- QR Code – Black | White
- Logos
- Offertory Envelope
- Ministry Posters In-House (11×17″)
- Social Media graphics
- Graphic 1 – Bringing Hope Within Reach
- Graphic 2 – Plant Your Roots in Hope
- Web Sliders
- Graphic 1 – Ministry to Priests
- Graphic 2 – Roar of the Rosary
- Graphic 3 – Prison Ministry
- Graphic 4 – National Eucharistic Congress
Create Your Own in Canva
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Bulletin Insert-8.5 x 11″
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Social Media-1080 x 1080px
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In House Poster-11 x 17″
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Give Now Graphics-1920 x 1080px
- Web Sliders-1920 x 1080px
Shipping to Parishes the Week of Jan.
- Brochure
- In-Pew/Deep Flap Envelope
- Pledge Card
- Poster 16×24″
Training Webinars
October 29, 2024
2025 Catholic Ministry Appeal: Pastor, Staff & Leadership Sneak Peak Webinar
View/download the recording | View/download the slide deck | Read the questions & answers