The following materials have been designed to assist parishes in promoting, educating and spreading the word about the Catholic Ministry Appeal, which began in 2022.

Throughout the year, more resources will be added, updated and shared with parishes.

Fall Participation Focus

Prayers of the Faithful

  • Weekly Copy – starting the weekend of August 27 through the weekend of September 17

Social Media Options tied to the Gospel

  • Weekly Copy – Starting the weekend of August 27 through the weekend of September 17

Pulpit Announcements for any weekend in August – 3 announcements to be used as pulpit, website or bulletin copy for any weekend starting in August through September.

  • English – Copy
  • Spanish – Coming Soon

Planning and Execution

Commitment Weekend Ask Sample – Presented at the January 12, 2022 Webinar

Downloadable presentation sample about commitment weekend

Lay Witness Guide – Presented at the January 12, 2022 Webinar

Downloadable handout with tips for presenters and detailed answers to questions like: What is a witness presentation?, Why should we include witness presentations in our Catholic Ministry Appeal effort?, Who would make a strong witness? and When should the presentation take place?

Lay Witness Testimonial – Presented at the January 12, 2022 Webinar
Video Recording Tips – Presented at the January 12, 2022 Webinar

Downloadable tips and tricks on recording a testimonial video.

Parish Implementation Timeline – Presented at the September 22, 2021 Webinar (Updated 11/22/2021)

Downloadable logistics tool for parishes to monitor due dates, tasks and completion dates to stay on task with Best Efforts or Extraordinary Efforts

Parish Planning FAQ – Presented at the September 22, 2021 Webinar

Downloadable tool for parishes to assist team members in answering frequently asked questions

Budget by Funding Sources (added 11/8/2021)

Downloadable handout of the budget breaking out which offices are funded by which of the 3 sources

Team Responsibility Worksheet – Presented at the September 22, 2021 Webinar

Downloadable handout for parishes to delegate parish leadership team members, responsibility, and contact information

Parish Planning Meeting Worksheet – Case Summary – Presented at the September 22, 2021 Webinar

Downloadable handout for parish leaders with the history and explanation for transitioning from APA to the Catholic Ministry Appeal

Parish Planning Worksheet – Communications – Presented at the September 22, 2021 Webinar

Downloadable handout for parish leaders to monitor multimedia platforms, submission deadlines, and contact person and information

Parish Planning Worksheet – Lay Testimonial – Presented at the September 22, 2021 Webinar

Downloadable handout for parish leaders to delegate and refer to for Catholic Ministry Appeal Lay Testimonial presentations

Pastor Letter – Presented at the September 22, 2021 Webinar (bilingual letter added 11/8/2021)

Suggested Pastor Letter of Support sent to all parishioners after Bishop Parkes’ mailing is sent.

English and Spanish

Parish Best Effort Implementation – Presented at the August 10, 2021 Webinar

Definition of Best Effort and Extraordinary Effort for parish implementation

English | Spanish (Updated 8/18/2021) | Vietnamese

Timeline – Presented at the August 10, 2021 Webinar

Timeline & Plan of Action for the Catholic Ministry Appeal

English | Spanish (Updated 8/18/2021) | Vietnamese

Frequently Asked Questions – Presented at the August 10, 2021 Webinar

About the new Cathedraticum, Catholic Ministry Appeal and the retirement of APA

English | Spanish (Updated 8/18/2021) | Vietnamese

Gift Remittance Process – (added 11/15/2021)

Downloadable handout with procedures established to expedite the remittance of gifts and commitments.

Ways to Give – (added 11/15/2021)

Downloadable handout with breakdown of gifts accepted.

Weekly Parish Resources – (updated 8/9/2022)

Prayers of the Faithful, Pulpit, Web Announcements and Graphics

Training Webinar Recordings

Meeting #3: Pastor, Staff and Leadership Training – January 12, 2022

Webinar Presentation

Presentation Slides

Meeting #2: Pastor, Staff and Leadership Training – September 22, 2021

Webinar Presentation

Meeting #1: Launching the Catholic Ministry Appeal – August 10, 2021

Webinar Presentation

Presentation Slides

Launch Q & A by Topic – Questions and answers from the August 10, 2021 Launch Webinar