Development Office

Canon 1262 – Fundraising norms outlined by the USCCB 

Annual Giving 
Following USCCB guidelines Annual Giving Programs should emphasize the ways in which stewardship influences all aspects of a Christian’s daily life.

• Commitment to respond to the call of Christ
• Pledging support through prayerful discernment
• Fulfillment of pledge commitment card at donors convenience
• Continued participation through pledge payments even when donors cannot attend the weekend Mass at their parish

The Office of Stewardship and Development has nurtured relationships with many successful annual giving companies. Parishes within the diocese have reaped successful returns with such companies. This is more than an envelope campaign! Many of these companies are not-for-profit. Please do not be taken advantage of. There are many resources available to help increase your offertory.  

Capital Campaign
A capital campaign is a carefully planned, needs-based program to raise a substantial amount of money within a specified time-frame and includes:

• A situational analysis and case statement
• A communications program
• Identification of major gifts prospects
• Committed leadership
• A detailed, well-organized campaign plan

ANY NEW BUILDING AND/OR ANY TYPE OF REPAIR REQUIRES CONFORMANCE WITH DIOCESAN BUILDING BOARD REGULATIONS AND/OR CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES. 

Planned Giving:
This is a commitment made by a donor to transfer capital assets to a qualified religious, educational, or charitable organization and can include:

• A bequest provision in a will
• A charitable trust agreement
• A gift of real estate or insurance
• A charitable gift annuity
• A deferred gift agreement
• Cash, stock, or certificates of deposit
• Other forms or personal property

Christ the King Cathedral School Foundation:
For over 25 years, parents and CTK supporters have shown their generosity to the school by donating to the CTK School Foundation’s various endowment funds. During the past several years, the endowed scholarship program has grown, and it now includes fifteen named endowment funds that provide scholarships ranging from $250 to full tuition for one (1) school year.  Some scholarships are awarded based on financial need though others are awarded based on other requirements such as grade level, academic successes, student involvement, etc.  Christ the King Cathedral School Foundation scholarships are available to students entering K – 12th grades at Christ the King Cathedral School school year.  All funds are paid directly to the school on behalf of the recipient for tuition assistance. Click here  to learn how to become a Friend of the CTK Cathedral School Foundation.

Grants Office:
At the direction of the Diocese of Lubbock, this office works to secure financial resources for the work of the ministries of the diocese and to offer the services necessary for the acquisition of funds to support the projects and ministries of the diocese. The Grants Office is a resource for the parishes, pastors, organizations and ministries throughout the archdiocese.
 
Requirements to submit Grant Request:

• Parish, school, ministry, organization must be located in the Diocese of Lubbock (see 25 counties of Diocese here)
• Parishes, ministries and school projects must have permission and full support of pastor
• All grant applicants will require full support of the Bishop of Lubbock In most cases, your pastor will approach the Bishop for support.
• Entire annual budget required for all grant applications
• Building projects must be approved by the Presbyteral Council and the Diocesan Building Committee
• Church renovations may require approval from Diocesan Liturgical Committee
• Find additional grant requirements and information here.