A Life Celebrated
Forever.
Why A Legacy Gift?
There are many reasons you may be thinking about a legacy gift to St. Christopher Parish. You may be looking for a way to express your gratitude to God for the blessings you have received. Perhaps you have a desire to share with future generations the Catholic values that have shaped you. Maybe you have not been able to give from your income during your lifetime, but you want to plan for a larger gift from your assets at your death.
Fortunately, it is possible — and simple — to make a meaningful legacy gift that reflects the Catholic faith you hold dear.
Why It Matters
A legacy gift helps ensure that future generations in our parish will:
- Experience vibrant worship and lifelong faith formation
- Be supported through ministries of charity, compassion, and outreach
- Worship in a parish strengthened by the faith and generosity of those who came before them
Your Story. Your Stewardship. His Glory.
Your legacy gift is more than a donation—it is a statement of faith and a blessing for generations of parishioners yet to come. Many parishioners find great joy in knowing that their faith will continue to bear fruit long into the future.
You may also choose to designate your legacy gift to the parish endowment, helping provide long-term support for the mission and ministries of St. Christopher Parish.
Mary Lou Ozimek, Assistant Executive Director of Catholic Community Foundation, outlines how CCF can help you explore planned giving options.
Considering a Legacy Gift?
We encourage you to work with your trusted legal or financial advisors to determine which legacy gift option is right for you. Suggested language to share with your advisor includes:
“In gratitude for all God has given me, I give (a specific amount, percentage, or description of an asset) to St. Christopher Parish, 20141 Detroit Road, Rocky River, Ohio 44116, Tax ID #34-0714494.”
The Catholic Community Foundation’s comprehensive estate planning kit will help you protect loved ones, organize everything in one place and save on taxes.
The St. Christopher Parish 2033 Legacy Society
Have you included St. Christopher Parish in your will, trust, retirement account, or other estate plans? Did you make a provision in your will or by beneficiary designation to provide for Catholic Charities, our seminaries or another ministry of the Diocese of Cleveland?
Let us know!
Complete the Gift Intent Form below and become a Charter Member of the St. Christopher Parish 2033 Legacy Society—a special recognition society honoring parishioners whose generosity will help sustain our parish for future generations as we look toward the 2,000th anniversary of the Church in 2033.
Have Questions?
Catholic Community Foundation is Here to Help!
The planned giving team at Catholic Community Foundation would be happy to speak with you and your financial advisors in confidence, with no obligation.
For more information contact the staff of CCF at 216-696-6525 ext. 1670 or email legacy@catholiccommunity.org.
Additional planning resources are available at https://catholiccommunity.planmylegacy.org/.
Ways to Leave Your Legacy
There are several simple and flexible ways to include our parish in your plans:
Bequests
Include St. Christopher Parish in your will or trust
Retirement Accounts
Name the parish as a full or partial beneficiary of an IRA or 401(k)
Life Insurance
Designate the parish as a beneficiary of a policy
Bank & Investment Accounts
Use “payable on death” or “transfer on death” designations to direct remaining funds to the parish
Additional Resources
Use this online tool to write a legal will for free. Protect your blessings while including the necessary language to create an eternal legacy gift in your plans.
Catholic Community Foundation’s comprehensive estate planning kit will help you protect loved ones, organize everything in one place and save on taxes.