Many years ago, there were t-shirts made with the sentiment that all we needed to learn in life we had learned in kindergarten. While that may not be completely true, there are some lessons we learn early which can guide us throughout our life. One popular nursery rhyme is an example of this, Jack Be… Continue Reading Be nimble. A Disciples’ Way of Life.
Endowment Funds are a beautiful way to create a legacy and make a lasting contribution ensuring your favorite Catholic ministry continues to evangelize to future generations! By establishing an Endowment Fund, you will provide a perpetual source of annual income for a Catholic organization or ministry. A distinct benefit of establishing a Fund with The… Continue Reading You Can Make An Impact With An Endowment Fund
The Centlivre Family When Brent and Lisa Centlivre began their estate planning, they knew that they would want to leave a legacy gift in their will to the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, to honor this sacred space that has meant so much to their family. For Brent, the… Continue Reading Family Legacy Gift Honors The National Shrine
St. Katharine Drexel: American Foundress, Religious, Heiress, and Philanthropist November 26, 1858—March 3, 1955 St. Katharine Drexel By: Sister Maria Teresa Acosta A member of The Catholic Foundation board, the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, and a pastoral assistant at Annunciation Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs. The second American-born saint to… Continue Reading St. Katharine Drexel: American Foundress, Religious, Heiress, and Philanthropist
Ethical wills, unlike legal wills, are not written by a lawyer; they are written by you. Also called legacy letters, these memorable keepsakes for your family or friends include life lessons, values, blessings, and hope for the future. Usually written by grandparents to their grandchildren and parents to their children, these legacy resources should be… Continue Reading The Importance of an Ethical Will (Legacy Letter) and How to Create One