A true understanding of Stewardship begins with our understanding of the Christian vocation and call of Christ. God calls each of us to be a disciple and to live as a steward.

Stewardship isn’t just about giving in order to fill a need. It is about living a life that shows gratitude to our Lord for our lives, our skills, and our resources. Stewardship is first and foremost opening ourselves to God’s love, and then gladly returning that love in recognition that we are indeed One Family in Christ.

Stewardship requires participation in the mission of the Church. The Charity and Development Appeal (CDA) is an opportunity for individuals and families to work with Christ in making the mission of the Church real, vibrant and alive. Each of us is here for a purpose. Each of us is here to make a difference.

The Charity and Development Appeal (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 (Mohave, Maricopa, Coconino and Yavapai) within our Diocese. We are a family and 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.

The CDA serves people at all ages and stages of their lives by:

• Helping the unborn and their mothers
• Nurturing children and adults as they grow in their faith
• Assisting people in crisis
• Celebrating the diverse communities within our diocese
• Supporting our seniors
• Strengthening families
• Affirming our priests, seminarians, religious and deacons

Everyone has the opportunity to choose how they contribute to the CDA.

You can make a commitment to pray for those in our Diocese who need our care and support. Bookmarks with a CDA stewardship prayer, mailed to every registered household, are available in each parish. Click here to make your commitment to prayer.

You can make a financial pledge or make a one time contribution. Pledges and one time contributions can be paid by check or credit card. Contributions can also be made through stock transfers or company matching gifts. Click here to make a donation or pledge online.

For more information regarding the CDA, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us.

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