Are there alternatives to giving financial donations?
Yes, there are alternatives to giving financial donations. And please note that when we say “cash donations,” we mean cash, check, money order, credit card donations, and even casino chips (for you Las Vegas types out there). Remember that there are three ways you can donate to your church: time, treasure (financial assets or goods), and talent. If you withhold financial assets or goods, you may wish to donate time or talent to your parish or diocese. If you withhold financial assets, you may wish to donate goods. Here’s just one example. In one diocese, Catholics donate cases of diapers to the Pregnancy Care Clinic; food to the pantries; office supplies; gas cards; etc. The bishop doesn’t get a dime that way and yet the ministries stay alive. Let us know how you give non-finnacial donations (goods, time, or talent) in your parish or diocese and we’ll publish it on this website. Just send an email to frankdouglas62@yahoo.com.
