Patterning its own ministry after the life and teachings of Christ, the Church realizes that her call is to both the physical and spiritual needs of all people. We all are children of God. We all get hungry. We all face despair. We all need the unconditional love and guiding presence of God we see in Jesus the Christ.

Your financial gifts allow missionaries the resources they need to share God's love through preaching and teaching. They also provide for the material needs of children and families caught in tough times due to economic crises or military and political conflict.

There are several ways you can share your financial resources to strengthen the ministry of our many missionaries:

Through A Simple Donation
One of the easiest ways to financially support the missionary work of the Propagation of The Faith is through a financial contribution. Our office gladly accepts checks that represent your partnering with our Society.

Through Your Will
No matter how many possessions you have or how few, no matter how large your savings or how small, a Will allows you to arrange that, at your death, they will be distributed according to your wishes. If you do not have a Will, we earnestly recommend that you consult an attorney and convey your wishes concerning a Will. In sharing with the missions through the Propagation of Faith through your Will, you have surely enriched your own life as you answer our Lord's call to be a missionary.

Through A Gift Annuity
Annuities have long been a favored investment for retirement years because of their fixed payment and security of principal. A Gift Annuity is similar to a Commercial Annuity because it pays a fixed amount of income for life yet it differs because a gift is built into it.

A Gift Annuity with the Propagation of Faith...

• Provides you with income for the rest of your life at a favorable rate of return; income is guaranteed and partially tax-free.
• Lets you claim a sizeable charitable contribution if you itemize on your income tax return.
• Helps you provide for the Church's future missionary work, ensuring that the Gospel of salvation continues to be preached in the missions.

The minimum amount which can be transferred for a Gift Annuity is $1,000. The minimum age requirement is 50.

Specify the Program You Wish to Support
In whatever way you share your financial resources you are exercising your trust in our missionaries and the larger Church to share the gift of God's love in efficient and effective ways. You can contribute to Catholic missions through making a particular donation to any of the following organizations:

* Holy Childhood
* The Society of St. Peter the Apostle
* The Immaculate Conception Society of Brooklyn

For more information on supporting the Church's mission efforts through a simple donation, including missions in your Will, or through a Gift Annuity please contact our office .