Why is our parish conducting the CDA?
Is it important to give to the CDA even though I am already giving to my parish?
What should I give to the CDA?
Why should I give to the CDA if I do not benefit from any of the programs or services?
How can I give to the CDA?
What if my family is unable to commit to a financial gift?
Is it possible to make my gift online?
If I have completed a donor card at a parish, may I make payments online?
If I make my pledge online is this method secure?
Where do I find my Diocesan ID number to make a pledge online?
Why is our parish conducting the CDA?
The CDA is the one Diocesan appeal that asks every Catholic family to financially and prayerfully support the more than 70 charitable, educational, and spiritual organizations which counsel, feed, clothe, house, educate, and comfort those in need throughout the four Arizona counties within our Diocese (Mohave, Maricopa, Coconino and Yavapai), which covers 43,967 miles. The CDA serves the needs of our people beyond the boundaries of any one parish. As a result, more people are served across the community as well as within the parishes.
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Is it important to give to the CDA even though I am already giving to my parish?
The programs and services of our local parish are very important. But there are services, such as supporting missions and seminarians, for which our Diocese or another agency or organization has to take responsibility. These are services that no one parish can provide. A short list of the funded parishes, schools and organizations is available in the brochure that is mailed to every registered family each year in January. For a complete list of CDA annual allocations, please click here.
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What should I give to the CDA?
God has given each one of us gifts, graces, talents and abilities which are to be shared with others. Stewardship is more than occasional acts of charity and service. It is a way of life, a commitment to giving of our time, talent and financial resources in thanksgiving for all of the blessings and gifts we have received. We are continuously challenged to make our financial gifts from substance, not our abundance, in proportion to the gifts we have received.
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Why should I give to the CDA if I do not benefit from any of the programs or services?
The CDA is your opportunity to support all of the members in our One Family in Christ who need our care. These may include people who sit next to you in Mass every week, someone at a neighboring parish or someone in your community who is hungry or homeless. Also, the CDA supports many of the programs and services that train catechists, youth ministers and other staff and volunteers. Training and education for our priests and seminarians is also funded through the CDA.
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How can I give to the CDA?
Everyone has the opportunity to contribute to the CDA. Gifts can be in the form of a pledge paid over time or by a one time contribution. Your gift can be made online or by completing a donor card at a parish. Contributions can also be made through stock transfers or company matching gifts.
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What if my family is unable to commit to a financial gift?
Everyone is invited to participate both through a commitment to prayer and a financial gift. If a family is unable to make a financial gift, we ask that you make a commitment to pray for those in our Diocese who need our care and support. Bookmarks with a CDA Stewardship Prayer were mailed to every household in early January and are also available in each parish. A commitment to prayer can be made online or by completing a donor card at a parish.
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Is it possible to make my gift online?
There are many parishioners who have indicated that they prefer to use the convenience of the web to make their pledge. This year pledges and payments can be made online by clicking here. If you need any assistance in making your gift online, please call 602-354-2218.
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If I have completed a donor card at a parish, may I make payments online?
Yes. Payments can be made by clicking here and selecting “Payment on an existing pledge”.
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If I make my pledge online, do I have to fill out a donor card at my parish?
No. In order to avoid duplication of pledges, please choose one method to make your pledge to the CDA. Your parish will still receive credit for your online donation and will be notified of your gift.
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If I make my pledge online is this method secure?
We have taken every precaution to protect your information.
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Where do I find my Diocesan ID number to make a pledge online?
Your Diocesan ID number can be found with the CDA materials you received in the mail. It is located on the envelope above your name and may also be on other materials received from the Diocese (letters, donor cards, etc.). You may still complete a pledge online without a diocesan ID number and one will be emailed to you within 10 business days. If you need assistance with making an online pledge, please call 602-354-2218.
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