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Enrich lives in Northeast Ohio through spiritual, educational, and charitable support. 
We help foster faith-based stewardship in the community for the spiritual, educational and charitable needs of all. Conducting the 2026 Appeal
Your Parish Appeal Team
The Parish Appeal Team plays a key role in coordinating the Catholic Charities Annual Appeal In-Pew Weekends for each parish. A successful parish appeal is the result of a collaborative effort—one that begins well before In-Pew Weekend and continues throughout the year.
As we prepare for the 2026 Catholic Charities Appeal, resources and materials to support parish teams will be posted here soon. We encourage you to check back regularly as toolkits, bulletin content, and other parish resources become available.
In the meantime, please be sure to save the date for In-Pew Weekend: February 14–15, 2026. Establishing a strong and engaged Parish Appeal Team remains vital to the success of the Appeal—both within your parish and across the Diocese.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to serving those most in need through Catholic Charities.
2026 Resources
Find selected resources from the Parish Manual to help your parish succeed with the In-Pew Appeal.
Visit our Marketing Toolkit for video and audio recordings, logos, social media graphics, and other additional resources you may need to advertise the Appeal at your parish!
Preparing for In-Pew Weekend Resources
Master Resources Zipped Folder- File
Parish Manual- PDF
Marketing Calendar- PDF
Pastor Notes- PDF
Keys to a Successful In-Pew Weekend- PDF
Email Templates for Feb. 9 and Feb. 16- PDF
Social Media Template- PDF
Online Recommendations- PDF
Bulletin Insert- PDF
In-Pew Script- PDF
In-Pew Checklist- PDF
In-Pew Preparation Instructions- PDF
In-Pew Tips- PDF
Video Tips - PDF
Livestreaming Guide- PDF
Bulletin & Pulpit Announcements & Prayers of the Faithful
January 24/25 and January 31 /February 1- PDF
February 7/8- PDF
February 14/15- PDF
After In-Pew Weekend Resources
Processing of In-Pew Envelopes Instructions- PDF
In-Pew Envelope Transmittal Form- PDF
Pro Tips:
- Tying the Appeal to the weekend’s liturgy is a great way to help your parishioners see how the work of Catholic Charities connects to the mission of the Church. Why not include "The Prayer of St. Francis” as a hymn during Mass on In-Pew Weekend? Here’s a YouTube link to the song in case you’d like a quick refresher!
- Catholic Charities’ mission, vision, and values are rooted in our Catholic Social Teaching. Check out their website to learn more.
- Catholic Charities serves our community through a plethora of different services. Sharing the breadth of their work helps your parishioners to understand their importance. Visit their website to learn more.
Preview Meetings Presentation
Download these resources from the 2025 Preview Meetings to help catch up on what you missed.