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2025 Catholic Ministry Appeal

Planning & Execution

Definition of a Best Effort
Best Effort Parish Implementation Timeline – Step-by-step guide for parish leadership to implement a successful ‘Best Effort’
Commitment Weekend Ask Sample
Diocesan Speakers – List of diocesan ministry leaders available to present at parishes during the Active Phase. Please contact stewardship@dosp.org to request speaker.
Lay Witness Guide – Guide to assist lay presenters for Mass in preparing their talk.
Gift Remittance Process – Procedures established to expedite the remittance of gifts and commitments.
Goal Calculation Formula
FAQ – Tool to assist parish team members in answering frequently asked questions
Parish Planning Meeting Worksheets:
- Case Summary – History of the Catholic Ministry Appeal and the ministries supported
- Communications – Monitor multimedia platforms, submission deadlines, and contact person and information
- Lay Testimonial – Delegate and refer to for Catholic Ministry Appeal Lay Testimonial presentations
Pastor Letter of Support Sample – Word document, draft for personalization by pastor
- English
- Spanish
Team Responsibility Worksheet
General Timeline – General outline for the active phase for the Catholic Ministry Appeal
Video Recording Tips
Ways to Give
Weekly Parish Resources
- January 4-5, 2025 – Word | Graphic
- January 11-12, 2025
  - English – Word | Graphic
  - Spanish – Word | Graphic
- January 18-19, 2025
  - English – Word | Graphic
  - Spanish – Word | Graphic
- January 25-26, 2025
  - English – Word | Graphic
  - Spanish – Word | Graphic
- February 1-2, 2025
  - English – Word | Graphic
  - Spanish – Word | Graphic
- February 8-9, 2025
  - English – Word | Graphic
  - Spanish – Word | Graphic
- February 15-16, 2025
  - English – Word | Graphic
  - Spanish – Word | Graphic
- February 22-23, 2025
  - English – Word | Graphic
  - Spanish – Word | Graphic

Promotional Materials Jan-Feb

Bulletin Inserts (8.5×11″) – English
- Serving Christ, Serving Community | Kick-Off Weekend
- St. John XXIII Residence | Ministry to Priests
- Shelters of Hope | Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg
- KNOWN Conference | Ministry to Youth and Young Adults
- Faith, Hope, and Service | Commitment Weekend Issue
Bulletin Inserts (8.5×11″) – Spanish
- Fin de Semana de Lanzamiento | Kick-Off Weekend
- La Residencia San Juan XXIII | Ministry to Priests
- Refugios de Esperanza | Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg
- La Conferencia Conocida | Ministry to Youth and Young Adults
- Fin de Semana de Compromiso | Commitment Weekend Issue
Catholic Ministry Appeal Prayer PowerPoint
- Full Prayer (one slide) – English PowerPoint | Spanish PowerPoint
- Black Text on White Background (slideshow) – English PowerPoint | Spanish PowerPoint
- White Text on Black Background (slideshow) – English PowerPoint | Spanish PowerPoint
- Gold Text on Black Background (slideshow) – English PowerPoint | Spanish PowerPoint
Catholic Ministry Appeal Prayer Card
- 3 up Prayer Card to download, print and cut in-house – English | Spanish
NEW! Diocesan 84″ Tall Roll Out Banner
Give Now graphics
- Graphic 1 – Generic
- Graphic 2 – Ministry to Priests
- Graphic 3 – Roar of the Rosary
- Graphic 4 – Prison Ministry
- Graphic 5 – National Eucharistic Congress
Give Now Post Card
- Brochure Cover – 3 Up | Stand Alone
- Ministry to Priests – 3 Up | Stand Alone
- Roar of the Rosary – 3 Up | Stand Alone
- Prison Ministry – 3 Up | Stand Alone
QR Code – Black | White
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