Tithing - giving a fixed percentage of one's income to the Church - is a seldom practiced part of our religion. Many people, from Dave Ramsey to St. Michael all agree it is a good thing to do. The art of sacrifice, to go without some physical pleasure for the betterment of something greater is a "good thing."

But the question remains, should Catholics tithe? The answer seems to be, we should, but we are under no obligation to. Rather we should give from the heart. Even the Catechism of the Catholic Church says:

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The need for money to support our various Church Ministries, Religious Education Program, Social Outreach Programs, and to maintain our aging facilities (overseen by the Building Committee), seldom decreases. In fact, as our recent 2015 church survey indicated, there is a desire among our parishoners for more and more events that support the family, increase the size and quality of our facilities, etc. None of these things can occur without financial help from you, our parishoners.

Many people use our Offertory collection plate to make a donation. Some register their address with the church and receive a weekly donation envelope to both remind them, and to allow the staff an easy way to record their donations for tax time.

Whatever mode of giving you choose, please make it a habit. Instill this habit in all members of your family. Even kids can make a donation.