Seminarian Education Thanksgiving Appeal
Office of Stewardship and Annual Appeals
 Seminarian Education Thanksgiving Appeal Information Seminarian Thanksgiving Education Appeal Question and Answer
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Question and Answer Why now? Did we have an increase this year greater than others? What does the diocese pay for and what does it consider seminarian education?
What can be done to help seminarian
education in the long term?
I thought that Catholic Family Sharing Appeal (CFSA) already covered Seminarian Education? CFSA does contribute a portion of seminarian education funding. Last year, 12% of the diocesan expenditures related to Seminarian and Priest Education were covered by CFSA. In addition, The Catholic Foundation for Eastern South Dakota has assisted in meeting the expenses of seminarian education through endowments that have been established solely for the use of Seminarian Education along with individual gifts. The Catholic Foundation also conducts several events such as the Bishop Charity Fishing Tournaments at Big Stone Lake and Lake Oahe which has added to the funding to cover our seminarian education cost.
What was Seminarian Education in 1996 vs. 2007?
Did we have an increase this year greater than others? No, as noted above, the need for additional funding over and above CFSA has always existed. The last time that the diocese requested additional funding diocesan wide was 1998. Since that time through the generosity of individuals and funds from the Catholic Foundation for Eastern South Dakota the education expenses were met. During the "Share! First to the Lord" donations had been used to meet these expenses. These funds are no longer available to meet the needs of the seminarian education.
Why not roll these seminarian education expenses into CFSA? Rolling the seminarian education expenses into CFSA would require a significant increase in the annual appeal along with the regular increase for existing programs. Carrying out the appeal out this allows those most interested to participate in helping meet the seminarian education need.
What does the diocese pay for and what does it consider seminarian education? Our education policies are similar to those of
other dioceses in our region. The first 4 years of Seminarian education is the minor seminary and the final four years of education is the Major Seminary. During the first 4 year period the diocese aids in half of the education expenses for those men considering the vocation to priesthood. When candidates enter the final 4 years of
theology the expenses for their education and formation are
covered completely by the diocese.
Are seminaries closer to Sioux Falls less
expensive?
Is this appeal to be yearly?
What can be done to help seminarian education in the long term? Through the encouragement of planned giving the parish and diocese will be able to ensure the long time security of ministries and charities important to the giver. By creating an endowment, a permanent fund is established to provide a source of continuous financial support. The principal remains intact and continues to grow, while earnings support Catholic entities in perpetuity. For more information call: The Catholic Foundation for Eastern South Dakota at 1-888-246-3389 or www.cfesd.org
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