Sacrificial Giving provides an opportunity for each of us to consider our level of involvement and self-giving to our parish and community in light of how God has blessed us. A message that is so full of real freedom and true hope. The Parish Sacrificial Giving Program is the most important foundation to a comprehensive program of parish development. The other elements include the Cardinal's Lenten Appeal, Legacy Giving, Major Giving and capital campaigns. When a parish has a school, this presents another important dimension of a comprehensive plan.
Planning is important because it creates a clear vision and action plan for the parish.
This becomes the basis for the appeal's case for support. Finally, the very process of planning is valuable to development. Studies have shown that when people feel informed and involved in the direction-setting process of an organization, they are much more likely to give generously.