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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you have kids who you'd like to receive the sacraments there eventually? God forbid there were a tragedy, would you want a loved one's funeral there? If so, I would up your contributions.[/quote]

Just completely ignore this poster.  Sacraments aren't in any way shape or form a response to contributions.  Plenty of people put cash in the basket without any envelopes.  I give very little to my parish -  most of my financial contribution goes to Catholic Relief Services.  And my kids have been baptized and received communion with welcoming open arms.  If you have a parish school, there are certainly places where "participating members" receive priority school admission, and participation is measured - among other ways - but envelope contributions.  But the amount of the contribution isn't what counts there either.

OP, is that $20 something that feels right to you?  Does it stack up appropriately to what you spend on yourself?  Do you contribute financial to the good of the church and humanity in other ways?  Catholics aren't into tithing - there's no official formula for how much you "should" contribute.  [/quote]

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