| | A. | The funds raised by the Catholic Stewardship Appeal are allocated by the bishops to support programs coordinated by diocesan staff. Typically, the following programs are supported:
Parish Services (24%)
- Training for parish staff, liturgists and musicians
- Administrative support, training and in-service programs
- Community services/outreach programs
- Respect life education and support
Ministerial Formation (21%)
- Saint Francis Seminary
- Lay minister training
- Diaconate program
- Hispanic and African-American leadership training
- Vocations support
- Recruitment outreach
Social Outreach (21%)
- Catholic Charities support
- Advocacy programs
- Wisconsin Catholic Conference
- In-home support and respite for older adults and people with disabilities
- Adoption services and foster care
- Ministry for persons with disabilities
- Kids Can–child abuse prevention program
- Grieving seminars
- Adult day services
Education & Family Training (15%)
- Family retreats
- Marriage preparation classes
- Parenting classes
- Programs for GED training
- Teacher training and support
- Scholarship and tuition support
- Catholic Urban Academies
Clergy Services (11%)
- Housing, health care for retired priests
- Continuing education
- Aid to elderly priests
Communication & Development (8%)
- Public relations
- Publicity about church activities
- Parish communication training
- TV and radio media
- Homebound ministry and missalette service
- Electronic communication and technology support
- Parish stewardship and school development services
- Coordinating the Appeal
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