Thank you for giving your child a Catholic education
Our school community requires tuition and volunteers to operate. Student tuition only covers a portion of the cost to educate a child, with the remaining cost heavily subsidized through active stewardship. Stewardship is discussed parish-wide annually in late fall.
Financial stewardship is critical in determining both the school operating budget and tuition rates. These funds keep our teachers in the classroom and the lights on in our building. In turn, active tithing parishioners receive a discount on their tuition rates.
Christ King does not have a required stewardship fee. Our stewardship philosophy is equal sacrifice different gifts. We ask that you prayerfully consider what your family can contribute.
Christ King parish and school has many opportunities to volunteer and be involved (donating time and talent). Some people tell us they don't know where to start, so consider a minimum contribution in the following areas (there is no maximum!):
- Time: Several hours a month—this might come in the form of planning and working at one major parish or school event and helping with 10-20 smaller opportunities (about 1-2 a month), such as recess duty, hospitality at weekend Mass, field trip supervision, etc.
- Talent: You are a gift! Please take a look at the many volunteer opportunities available to discern where your particular strengths might shine in areas needed by the parish and school.
- Treasure: The parish relies on consistent stewardship–above and beyond the cost of tuition–to subsidize the education your students enjoy. Donating to the parish should be a financial priority for each family, a critical monthly line item in the family budget.
Stewardship FACTS
What is stewardship? Stewardship is the intentional and sacrificial sharing of one’s time, talent and treasure in recognition that everything we have and we are is a gift from God. Financial stewardship is the planned giving of one’s treasure to the church.
How do I contribute to Stewardship? School families are asked to contribute to stewardship via the online giving platform PushPay. If a different means of stewardship contribution is required, the family should discuss with Principal Nicolle Schroeder.
How are Capital Campaigns and financial stewardship different? Capital Campaigns are a singular event for a one time need such as new roofs or larger, expensive purchased items. Stewardship dictates the annual parish budget which funds the day-to-day cost of running the parish such as staff salaries and utilities.
Why is money needed in stewardship participation versus through fundraisers like the auction? Planned stewardship provides the opportunity to forecast income and prepare a balanced budget. Fundraisers are wonderful gifts to do extra improvements but are not consistent or reliable for an annual budget. We keep fundraisers to a minimum so households can focus on stewardship gifts.
Why not raise tuition to cover the full cost of education? Our school is an important ministry of our parish and we want Catholic education to be affordable and accessible to families. We also need to be aware of tuition rates in our market in order to be competitive and attract additional families to our school.
Can I give to stewardship through stocks contributions? Christ King facilitates stock contributions through our brokerage firm, Baird. Contact Emily Axt, Finance Director, through the parish office for further information to make a contribution.
Can I give to stewardship through other financial means? We gladly welcome gifts through means of matching employers gifts, asset gifts and legacy planning. Emily Axt, Director of Finance, can help coordinate these means of giving by contacting the parish office.