Archdiocese of St. Louis

7. If someone chooses not to give, generally they will give you a reason why. Always
acknowledge the importance of their concerns. Most of the issues people are upset about have
nothing to do with the Appeal. The best general responses are as follows:
If the Appeal is unable to make goal, those in need who are counting on the Church for help
this year may not find it.
The Appeal is about serving others. The money is used to help people across the
Archdiocese. (See brochure and “How Your Gift is Used” in the next section).
8. Thank them for their time and offer your prayers for them.
Who does the Appeal support?
Catholic religious education, elementary and high schools,
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, special education.
Parishes, Parish Emergency Grant Fund, and Parish
Assistance Fund.
Priests, care for aging and retired priests, Regina Cleri,
formation of priests.
Diaconate Program; Deacons in the parish.
Respect Life Apostolate, Birthright, Project Rachel, Vitae
Society.
Newman Centers on college campuses.
Youth Ministry, REAP, and vocations programs.
Marriage prep, Laity and Family Life,
Hispanic ministry.
Natural family planning programs.
Food pantries and rural parish workers.
HIV ministries.
Pastors
Your attendance at the
Follow-Up training session
will be very encouraging to
the Coordinator and the
volunteers. Your willingness
to take a bundle of pledge
cards for follow-up will allow
you to lead by example,
motivating your volunteers.
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