God calls us to be generous with all of our gifts, including our treasure. Our faith teaches us this through the Scriptures: “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with first fruits …” (Proverbs 3:9) “How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me?” (Psalm 116:12) In gratitude, we are called to give to God from our first fruits. That means creating an actual plan for giving to His Church. Throwing a last-minute donation into the collection basket time and again only leaves us frustrated. Having a plan, we can better do our part to share the gifts God has given us.

The My Catholic Giving Guide is a tool to help your family give from your “first fruits,” not from your leftovers, and plan your giving on an annual basis.