We are called in the Old Testament to tithe 10% of our first fruits and in the New Testament we are challenged to give of ourselves completely: An approach that is suggested is to consider giving 5% to your local parish, 1% to Catholic Family Sharing Appeal and 4% to other charities.

Proportionate: Our giving is proportionate to what God has given us. We give in proportion to the gifts we’ve received. If your family has had difficult times, one should carefully evaluate your gift; if through prayer you have experienced great blessings we are called to be accountable through our giving.

Sacrificial: To "sacrifice" means to make sacred, not just give till it hurts. Through sacrificial giving "we make sacred" the work of our daily lives. Praying about our decision is necessary to truly offer it from the heart.

Thanksgiving: Our offering is a grateful response to the immense love God has shown fur us. God is first in our lives. We are only responding to what God has already done for us.