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Giving
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Born within each of us and conferred to us at our baptism, is an inherent need to give, a need that does not expect anything in return. Why? Because we are made in the image of God — to be like Jesus — to live selflessly, with compassion and empathy, to do the Father’s will and to build His Kingdom. Recognizing that all, including our money and possessions, is gifted from God, allows us to respond in gratitude.
Why we tithe. Tithing represents the results of our work. This is our gift to God, from our hard work and sacrifice. God accepts our monetary gifts and transforms them through the work of the parish. When we tithe, it has two effects. One, it makes possible the work of God that is happening in the parish, in the Archdiocese, and throughout the Church. Two, it helps us to prioritize - it helps keep money in its proper place in our lives. So, in addition to helping others, tithing helps us maintain a healthy relationship with money.