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A. ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION
B. FUNDRAISING VEHICLES IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN SINGAPORE
C. TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF FUNDS
D. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FOUNDATION – GENERAL
E. THE GIFT CAMPAIGN
F. CONTRIBUTIONS BY CASH / CHEQUE
G. CONTRIBUTIONS BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS
H. CONTRIBUTIONS BY GIRO
I. CONTRIBUTIONS BY OTHER MEANS (IN-KIND, LEGACY, MEMORIAL)
J. VOLUNTEERING



A. ABOUT CATHOLIC FOUNDATION

The Catholic Foundation is the designated fundraising body for the Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore.

The mission of the Catholic Foundation is to promote Christian giving and provide stewardship for funds raised to support the needs of the Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore.

The Catholic Foundation provides a platform upon which the Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore can depend on for funds to meet its operating and building needs.

Before the formation of the Catholic Foundation, the main source of the archdiocese’s operating fund was traditionally a 15% share of the parishes’ first collection at Masses every weekend. (The remaining 85% is retained by the parishes for their needs.)

This was not enough to cover the operating costs of the archdiocese. Although in 2016, the system was changed to a tiered system of 8% to 28% depending on each parish’s income, this funding model remains insufficient.

The Foundation was established to provide a second vehicle to raise funds directly for the needs of the archdiocese. These needs include the expenditure of archdiocesan organisations, the upkeep and welfare of the priests, as well as various building needs of the archdiocese.

Find out more here.

The term “foundation” is commonly used to describe non-profit bodies that receive donations from specific individuals or a community, and give out those funds (as grants) to specific causes.

Foundations may be associated with an individual, a family, a corporation or other institutions.

The Catholic Foundation in Singapore is set up by the Catholic Church in Singapore to raise funds to support the needs of the archdiocese. There are other “Catholic Foundations” in other archdioceses around the world with similar missions.

The Catholic Foundation is legally set up as a company limited by guarantee (ACRA No: 201231391K) and registered as a charity under the Charities Act (UEN No: 201231391K).

A board of directors, which is appointed by the Archbishop of Singapore, governs the Catholic Foundation. The board comprises leadership priests and lay professionals with backgrounds in philanthropy, accounting, legal, and corporate governance.

For the full list of current directors, click here.

The Catholic Foundation supports the operating and building needs of the Archdiocese of Singapore.

The operating needs include the upkeep and welfare of priests, and the running of the various Archbishop’s Offices and key archdiocesan bodies such as the Archdiocesan Commission for Catholic Schools (ACCS), Office for the New Evangelisation (ONE), and Office for Young People (OYP), amongst many.

The building needs of the archdiocese include new buildings, as well as lease and building renewals of the Church’s properties.

Find out more at Question 18.

To fulfil its role as the designated fundraising arm of the Archdiocese of Singapore, and in line with applicable regulatory requirements and industry best practices, the Catholic Foundation does not seek to hold excessive funds to provide for unknown and future needs. It holds a general reserve level of two years of expenditure, taking into account both operational and grant-making functions of the Foundation.

The funds collected by the Catholic Foundation are meant for the Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore. They are given out as grants to the Catholic organisations either directly or through a block grant to the Archdiocesan Finance Commission.

The funds do not go to the archbishop.

The Archdiocesan Finance Commission (AFC) provides oversight of the finances of the archdiocese. The Commission meets monthly to review the archdiocese’s accounts, finances and related matters. The members of the AFC provide professional advice and support to the archbishop in planning and managing the use of the archdiocese’s finances.

The Catholic Foundation raises funds for the Archdiocese of Singapore. The funds raised are given to the AFC and the respective Catholic organisations and bodies.


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B. FUNDRAISING VEHICLES IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN SINGAPORE


The Church is one body made of many parts. Thus, the funding of different aspects of the Church is separated into different pools of funds, handled by different fundraising bodies.

These different pools of funds may be summarised as:

  • Social Mission

There are over 40 Catholic charities in Singapore, such as Catholic Welfare Services, Society of St Vincent de Paul (SSVP), and A Call To Share (ACTS). Each of them focuses on particular social causes, and undertake charitable work in Singapore and overseas. They operate under the umbrella of Caritas Singapore (for Singapore charities) and CHARIS (for overseas humanitarian aid).

Most of these Catholic charitable organisations are separately registered as charities and many of them are Institutions of a Public Character (IPC). Where the organisations are IPCs, donors enjoy tax deductions on their donations.

In addition to the fundraising done by the individual Catholic charities in the parishes and in the community, there are generally three archdiocesan-wide fundraising by the Catholic charities:

  • Caritas Singapore carries out an annual “Charities Week” collection through the parishes, starting typically in Lent.
  • CHARIS conducts an annual fundraising appeal through the parishes.
  • SSVP conducts a second collection on the first Sunday of each month at all the parishes.

Funds raised by Caritas Singapore, CHARIS and their affiliates go to their respective causes and beneficiaries, and are not used for the needs of other organisations or parishes in the archdiocese.

  • Religious Congregations

There are 22 religious congregations in Singapore, such as the Sisters of the Infant Jesus, the Order of Friars Minor, and the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Each focuses on a specific ministry and purpose according to its special charisms.

Each religious congregation answers directly to its own superior general. The funds collected are used by the religious congregations for their missions, and are not available to the archdiocese.

  • Parishes

There are 32 parishes in Singapore. Each parish’s source of funds include the weekly offertories and other collections made during Masses. Some parishes may also conduct additional fundraising activities such as fun fairs, and other events, for specific parish building projects. In addition, some parishes have income from their columbarium and parlours.

Traditionally, 15% of parish first collections at Masses every weekend was given to the archdiocese for its needs, while 85% was retained for each parish’s own needs. In 2016, this was changed to a tiered system of 8% to 24% depending on each parish’s income to be contributed to the archdiocese.

  • Catholic Foundation

The archdiocese has to provide for the welfare and upkeep of the priests, the needs of many archdiocesan offices and organisations (such as OFC, OYP and ACCS), and the upkeep and development of archdiocesan properties. The traditional funding model of relying on parish collections has proven insufficient to provide for all these needs of the archdiocese.

The Catholic Foundation was set up as a second vehicle to raise funds for the archdiocese. All funds raised by the Catholic Foundation will go towards the Archdiocese of Singapore.

Find out more here.

The approved first and second collections are used for the purpose as stated and announced for the respective collections, in line with the principle of “donor intent”.

Traditionally, the 32 parishes and the archdiocese are funded by the first collections made during Masses. The distribution of the first collections are as described above in Question 10.

In line with the Universal Church, certain first collections occurring on special dates or occasions go toward funding specific purposes. These occasions include World Communications Day, Good Shepherd Sunday, Peter’s Pence and Mission Sunday. Peter’s Pence, for example, is the financial support offered by the faithful to the Holy Father as a sign of their sharing in the concern of the Successor of Peter, for the many different needs of the Universal Church and for the relief of those most in need.

On some weekends, there are also certain approved second collections, for instance Rice for the Poor on every first Sunday (through the Society of St Vincent de Paul), for evangelisation activities and for general maintenance of the parishes.

In addition, each parish now conducts a second collection on the third Sunday of each month for contributions to Catholic Foundation.

The collections gathered during Masses every weekend are largely retained by each parish for its own needs, ranging from operational costs, to resourcing parish programmes and maintaining its premises. (See Question 10 above.) While the parish continues to depend on your weekly contribution, the Church also faces financial needs at the archdiocesan level. (See Question 18 below.)

Every Catholic is challenged to give to Catholic Foundation for the benefit of the archdiocese, in addition to the contributions to his or her parish and other fundraisers in the Church.

There are different pools of funds for different purposes. (See Question 10 for the different pools of funds.)

Each fundraising body may conduct several fundraisers to raise funds for a specific pool of fund.

A Fundraising Coordination Committee has been set up in the archdiocese to better coordinate the fundraising of the different organisations in the Church.

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C. TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF FUNDS


Details of grant disbursements can be found in the Catholic Foundation’s annual reports and various communications with regular contributors.

To obtain the annual reports, click here.

You can be assured that Catholic Foundation will be responsible and accountable for the funds collected and used:

  • Catholic Foundation is a registered charity.

As a registered charity (UEN No: 201231391k), all activities of Catholic Foundation have to comply with the guidelines and regulations of the Commissioner of Charities and the Charities Act which governs all charities in Singapore.

  • Catholic Foundation is governed by a board of directors.

The board of Catholic Foundation is appointed by the Archbishop and consists of leadership priests, as well as professionals with relevant backgrounds such as accounting, legal, and corporate governance.

The board has legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities under the Companies Act and the Charities Act for the activities of the Catholic Foundation.

  • Catholic Foundation is transparent.

Information of how money is raised and used can be found in Catholic Foundation’s annual reports and communications with contributors.

Information on the Foundation, including its conformance with the Code of Governance for Charities, is also available on the charity portal.

  • Catholic Foundation is audited.

The financial statements, as well as accounting and control processes of Catholic Foundation, are audited by an independent auditor, Deloitte & Touche.

Each parish has been required to share its accounts yearly with parishioners since 2015. The accounts of the archdiocese are submitted yearly to the Commissioner of Charities (under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth) and these are also shared with all priests in Singapore.

Financial statements of the archdiocese, which includes all parishes, have been audited since 2017.

At present, the finance organisation and resources include:

  • At the parish level, a Parish Finance Committee assists the Parish Priest with the oversight of the parish accounts.
  • At the district level (a cluster of parishes), a district accountant assists and coordinates the work of the parish accountants within the district.
  • At the archdiocese level:
    • The Financial Administrator is responsible to the Archbishop for the administration of all goods and properties of the archdiocese.
    • The Archdiocesan Finance Commission assists the Archbishop with its annual budget of income and expenditure and provides advice and oversight on financial matters.
    • The Archdiocesan Finance Division consists of full time accounting staff that maintains the financial records of the archdiocese.
    • The Archdiocese Land and Properties Singapore (ALPS) provides oversight and financial support of Church properties.

In addition, the Archdiocesan Audit Committee, set up since 2017, has oversight of the Archdiocesan Internal Audit Division, to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management systems.

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D. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FOUNDATION – GENERAL


The financial needs of the Church include operational and building needs.

The operational needs of the archdiocese include:

  • Upkeep and welfare of 160 priests in Singapore (as of 2019).
  • Operations of the Archbishop’s Office such as Chancery, Finance, Archdiocese Land and Properties Singapore (ALPS) and ArchComms.
  • Operations of the various archdiocesan organisations including the Office for Young People (OYP), Office for the New Evangelisation (ONE), Archdiocesan Commission for Catholic Schools (ACCS), and Archdiocesan Commission for the Family (ACF).

The building needs of the archdiocese include:

  • New buildings such as:
    • Bethany East, a residence for retired priests (completed)
    • SFX Seminary (completed)
    • Catholic Hub
  • Sinking funds for the renewal of leases and renovation of the Church properties.

Find out more about how your contribution will fuel the Church’s growth here.

One of the five precepts of the Catholic Church (alongside the call to attend Mass, receive the Eucharist, go for confession, and observe days of fasting) is to provide for the “material needs of the Church, each according to his own ability” (CCC 2043).

The Code of Canon Law 222 §1 also states, “The Christian faithful are obliged to assist with the needs of the Church so that the Church has what is necessary for divine worship, for the works of the apostolate and of charity, and for the decent support of ministers.”

However, Catholics are also called to give “as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor 9:7).

The Catholic Foundation aims to promote the spirit of Christian giving. You do not need to be a wealthy person to contribute. Any amount, big or small, is a precious gift that God can multiply for the good of all. “For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has—not according to what one does not have” (2 Cor 8: 12).

Yes, you can.

First, there are specific funds that you can channel your contribution to. These include:

  • Clergy Welfare and Retirement Fund. As of 2019, there are 160 priests in Singapore. Many are getting old, with nearly a third of them having been a priest for over 30 years. This fund provides for the welfare, medical and retirement needs of priests, and will support the operations and maintenance of Bethany East, the residence for retired priests.
  • Catholic Hub Fund. This fund is for the development of an archdiocesan hub for various programmes and outreach activities. The Hub aims to help archdiocesan organisations such as Office for the New Evangelisation (ONE), Office for Young People (OYP) and Catholic Spirituality Centre (CSC) strengthen their operations with the necessary space and facilities for offices, retreats, talks, workshops and many others. It will serve as a one-stop centre for the discovery and deepening of faith, where Catholics and those interested in learning about the faith can learn, discover and grow.

If you would like to make a specific contribution that does not fall within the above funds, you can specify them. The Catholic Foundation will then confirm whether the cause is within the scope of the Foundation and can be accepted.

Yes, all contributions to the Catholic Foundation are acknowledged with a receipt. We may take up to three to four weeks for processing of contributions.

The Catholic Foundation is a tax-exempt charity, but it is not an Institution of a Public Character (“IPC”). Contributions to the Catholic Foundation do not qualify for tax deductions.

Yes, the Catholic Foundation will be able to provide you information on all your contributions as long as the contributions were not anonymous, i.e. you have provided personal information (name, contact number, etc.) that allows us to track the contributions.

When you have registered with us as a regular contributor, you will be provided with a User ID and password (which you should change) to access your GIFT portal at login.catholicfoundation.sg. The portal allows you to track your contributions at a glance, and communicate with us directly about your gifts.

For those who pledge monthly, the Catholic Foundation will provide an annual summary of your contributions.

For those who have given on an ad-hoc basis, you can write in to [email protected], or call us at 6338-0348 to request for a summary of your gifts to the Catholic Foundation.

 

All your information will be kept confidential. The Catholic Foundation adheres to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and the archdiocese’s data protection policies.

To find out what these are, click here.

You may send a cheque or give cash to the Catholic Foundation without providing your personal information.

The crossed cheque should be made payable to “Catholic Foundation” and may be posted to “55 Waterloo Street, #04-01, Catholic Centre, Singapore 187954”. Alternatively, it can be dropped at one of the places identified below for cash.

Cash should be put in a sealed envelope, marked “For Catholic Foundation” and dropped at one of the following (please do not mail cash):

  • Your parish:
    • Parishes may have collection boxes for such envelopes.
    • There is a second collection on the third Sunday of each month for contributions to the Catholic Foundation.
  • Catholic Foundation office:
    • There is a collection box at our office at 55 Waterloo Street, #04-01 Catholic Centre, Singapore 187954.

Contributions can be made to the Catholic Foundation through various means;

  • GIRO
  • Debit/credit card
  • Cash
  • Cheque
  • PayNow
  • Shares and valuable assets
  • Bequest in will
  • CPF beneficiary
  • Life insurance
  • Memorial gifts in honour of the memory of a loved one

Find out more here.

There are two main channels of giving to the Catholic Foundation:

The full list of modes of giving can be found here. GIRO is preferred and encouraged as it is the most cost effective and ensures optimal data accuracy. In addition, going online allows contributors to easily track and monitor their gifts to the Church. Regardless, we would be happy to accept all forms of gifts.

 

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E. THE GIFT CAMPAIGN

Giving in Faith & Thankfulness (GIFT) is a campaign by the Catholic Foundation that encourages Catholics to contribute directly to the archdiocese on a regular basis, to cover the operating and building needs of the Church.

GIFT is instrumental in the pastoral vision of the archdiocese to be a more vibrant, evangelising and missionary Church. Since the vision was introduced in 2013, much has been done. However much more prayer, action and financial support are needed for the remaining years of the archdiocese’s vision.

GIFT is thus a rallying call to all Catholics to be part of this journey to build the Church today for tomorrow.

Find out more about GIFT here.

The GIFT logo is inspired by stained glass, with a shape symbolic of the Eucharist.

“In the Church there is a diversity of ministry but a oneness of mission,” Pope Paul VI wrote in Apostolicam Actuositatem.The Archdiocese of Singapore is no different, made up of many priests, religious and lay Catholics. Everyone is a gift from God to the Church and to one another, blessed with individual gifts and charisms to serve society in their own unique ways.

When the people of God gather as one Body of Christ, each of us brings our own colour to form one magnificent stained glass window.

As we unite in this manner, others are drawn to marvel and delight in God’s wondrous light shining through us. This represents the GIFT programme’s aim to unite all Catholics in Singapore to support the vision of the archdiocese.

For many years, the Church has relied on the weekend collections to run, operating on a barebones basis. The Church has been finding it increasingly difficult to operate even at maintenance level with the weekend takings, particularly as she seeks to renew and grow. In fact, the Church has started to dip into its limited reserves. This is not sustainable in the long run.

In response to Pope Francis’ call for the New Evangelisation, a 10-year pastoral vision was introduced in the archdiocese in 2013, which requires increased expenditure for the organisations and buildings of the Church in Singapore.

Find out more about the expanding needs of the archdiocese here.

The GIFT campaign has two broad objectives.

First, it seeks to raise much needed resources to meet the operating and building needs of the Catholic Church in Singapore. For details of the projected amount, click here.

Second, it seeks to educate and change the mindsets of Catholics toward Christian giving in several ways:

  • Every Catholic is obliged to support the maintenance and growth of the Church. The Fifth Precept of the Catholic Church states that every Catholic needs to provide for the “material needs of the Church, each according to his own ability” (CCC 2043). (Find out more on the spirituality of giving here.)
  • The weekly contributions to the parish during Mass each weekend are insufficient to provide for the needs of the archdiocese. Only a fraction of the amount collected in parishes goes to the archdiocese, and this has proven insufficient in recent years to meet the financial needs of the archdiocese. (See Questions 10 and 11 on what happens to your weekend collections.)
  • Catholics should give directly to support the operating and building needs of the archdiocese, in addition to their weekend contributions to the parishes. Catholic Foundation provides a means for Catholics to give directly to the archdiocese.
  • Catholics should give regularly so that the Church may have a reliable, sustainable and constant flow of resources to be able to carry out God’s work in Singapore.

The Old Testament practice of tithing, where the faithful gave 10% of their livestock or the produce of their land to God, is not practiced in the Catholic Church today. Tithing, though, remains widely practised among some Protestant churches.

The Catholic Church’s position is that God does not demand a fixed amount or percentage from us; He wants us to give from the heart. If we give freely and cheerfully the amount we are able to, that is a gift.

As St Paul said, “So I thought it necessary to encourage the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance for your promised gift, so that in this way it might be ready as a bountiful gift and not as an exaction. Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Cor 9:5-8)

Although tithing is no longer practiced, the spirit of tithing should continue where every Catholic plays a part in collaborating with the mission of the Church by providing the resources needed for God’s work to be done on earth.

As St Paul said: “Each of you should set aside whatever he can afford.” (1 Cor 16:2)

We suggest that each person should contribute according to his or her ability and circumstances. Each of us need to have sufficient resources to provide for our families and fulfil our other commitments including other contributions to the Church and charities. At the same time, we each should give what we can afford.

The Church is grateful for whatever you can give. From the many examples in the Gospel, such as the poor widow who gave two small coins (Mark 12:41-44), it is clear that the amount we give is not as important as the spirit with which we give. “For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has—not according to what one does not have.” (2 Cor 8:12)

See Questions 27 and 28 for more details.

Catholic Foundation will be able to provide you information on all your contributions as long as the contributions were not anonymous, i.e. you have provided personal information (name, contact number, etc.) that allows us to track the contributions.

When you register with us as a regular contributor, you will be provided with a User ID and default password (which you should change) to access your GIFT portal at login.catholicfoundation.sg. The portal allows you to track your contributions at a glance, and communicate with us directly about your gifts.

For those who give monthly, the Catholic Foundation will provide an annual summary of your contributions.

For those who have given on an ad-hoc basis, you can write in to [email protected], or call us at 6338-0348 to request for a summary of your gifts to the Catholic Foundation.

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F. CONTRIBUTIONS BY CASH / CHEQUE

Cash can be given by putting the money into an envelope, preferably a Catholic Foundation appeal envelope where the information required by the Foundation to acknowledge your contribution is set out.

You can drop the envelopes at one of the following locations:

  • Your parish:
    • Parishes may have collection boxes for such envelopes.
    • There is a second collection on the third Sunday of each month for contributions to Catholic Foundation.
  • Catholic Foundation office:
    • There is a collection box at our office at 55 Waterloo Street, #04-01 Catholic Centre, Singapore 187954.
  • Online:
    • Click here to make your online contribution now.

You can make out a crossed cheque payable to “Catholic Foundation” and post it to us in an envelope, preferably a Catholic Foundation appeal envelope where the information required by the Foundation to acknowledge your contribution is set out.

The Catholic Foundation’s envelopes are also returnable via Business Reply Service (BRS).

Alternatively, you can drop the envelopes at one of the following locations:

  • Your parish:
    • Parishes may have collection boxes for such envelopes.
    • There is a second collection on the third Sunday of each month for contributions to Catholic Foundation.
  • Catholic Foundation office:
    • There is a collection box at our office at 55 Waterloo Street, #04-01 Catholic Centre, Singapore 187954.

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G. CONTRIBUTIONS BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS


Yes, you can make monthly contributions by credit/debit card.

Simply go to this page and click on “Monthly”, or indicate in the GIFT envelope that you would like your contribution by credit/debit card to be regular.

See Question 40 for more details.

To contribute via credit or debit card whether on a one-off or regular basis, you may either:

  • Fill in your particulars online here, or
  • Pick up a Catholic Foundation GIFT appeal envelope and fill up the required information.

Catholic Foundation’s envelopes are returnable via Business Reply Service (BRS). Alternatively, you can drop the envelopes at one of the following locations:

  • Your parish:
    • Parishes may have collection boxes for such envelopes.
    • There is a second collection on the third Sunday of each month for contributions to the Catholic Foundation.
  • Catholic Foundation office:
    • There is a collection box at our office at 55 Waterloo Street, #04-01 Catholic Centre, Singapore 187954.

Contributions by credit/debit card online are made immediately.

Contributions by credit/debit card through the Catholic Foundation’s appeal envelopes will take typically up to 10 working days from the moment we receive the envelope for processing.

Monthly deductions will be made from your credit/debit card within one to three days of the anniversary of your pledge each month.

For instance, if you signed up to be a regular contributor via credit/debit card and your first transaction was successfully charged on the 10th of the month, the next deduction will be made between the 10th to 13th of the next month.

An exception to this will occur if your first transaction was successfully charged between the 29th to 31stof the month. In this case, monthly transactions will be charged to your card on the last day of each subsequent month.

You can change your credit/debit card by communicating with us about your regular contributions through your GIFT portal at login.catholicfoundation.sg. A login username and password should have been supplied to you via email after your first successful contribution. Alternatively, you can write in to [email protected], or call us at 6338-0348 with your personal particulars to request for a change.

You can stop by communicating with us about your regular contributions through your GIFT portal at login.catholicfoundation.sg. A login username and password should have been supplied to you via email after your first successful contribution. Alternatively, you can write in to [email protected], or call us at 6338-0348 to make your request.

Should we be unable to charge your credit or debit card as instructed by you, we will get in touch with you.

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H. CONTRIBUTIONS BY GIRO


There are two ways you may obtain a GIRO application form to send to the Catholic Foundation:

  • Fill up and download a GIRO application form online here (click on the GIRO icon under ‘Mode’).
    • After filling in your details, a pre-filled form will be generated for you to download and print.
    • Sign and post the original form to us at the address below.

OR

  • Obtain a GIRO application form through GIFT appeal booklets or envelopes.
    • Fill in all required fields, sign it, and mail the original completed form to us at the address below.

CATHOLIC FOUNDATION
55 Waterloo Street
#04-01, Catholic Centre
Singapore 187954

You may cancel and make amendments, but do ensure that you countersign any changes made. Do not use correction fluid on the form as it will be rejected by the bank.

Your GIRO contribution will typically take up to 21 working days to be activated.

A monthly deduction will be made from your bank account on the 1st of each month. The amount deducted will be reflected in your bank statement under “Catholic Foundation”. Please note that if the 1st falls on a weekend or public holiday, the deduction will be made on the next working day.

Yes. You will receive a consolidated receipt at the end of the year for your contributions via GIRO.

A second deduction will be made on the 10th of the month. Please note that some banks charge a service fee for unsuccessful GIRO deduction due to insufficient funds.

You can stop by communicating with us about your regular contributions through your GIFT portal at login.catholicfoundation.sg. A login username and password should have been supplied to you via email after your first successful contribution. Alternatively, you can write in to [email protected], or call us at 6338-0348 to request for a stop.

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I. CONTRIBUTIONS BY OTHER MEANS (IN-KIND, LEGACY, MEMORIAL)


Yes, the Catholic Foundation accepts gifts in kind such as shares and other valuable assets. Please contact us at 6338-0348 or email [email protected] for more information on the types of gifts in kind that can be accepted.

Yes, the Catholic Foundation accepts gifts in kind such as houses and valuable assets. Please contact us at 6338-0348 or email [email protected] for more information on the types of gifts in kind that can be accepted.

Memorial gifts in the form of bereavement contributions can be made to the Catholic Foundation as a parting gift in memory of a loved one who has passed on. If you would like to leave a memorial gift to the Catholic Foundation, please call us at 6338-0348 or email us at [email protected]

Planned giving enables you to continue your support of the works of the Catholic Church even after death. By working with your lawyers to make special provisions in your will, bequests to the Catholic Foundation can be made for your legacy to be left for the Catholic Church in Singapore. See Question 57 for instructions how you can do so.

Below are some methods you can use to leave your legacy through the Catholic Foundation:

  • Bequest in Will
  • CPF Beneficiary
  • Life Insurance

The following are some guidelines on how you can go about making the arrangements for the various forms of legacy:

If you are bequeathing through a written will, please include the following:

“I, (Name) ________________________ of NRIC number ________________________ give and bequeath to the Catholic Foundation Limited (UEN: 201231391K) for the general purposes and objectives of the Catholic Foundation, the sum of ________________________ or description of property ________________________ .”

If you are nominating the Catholic Foundation Limited as a beneficiary of your Central Provident Fund (CPF), or designating the Catholic Foundation as a beneficiary in your insurance policies, the information to provide is:

Catholic Foundation Limited (UEN: 201231391K)
55 Waterloo Street, #04-01 Catholic Centre, Singapore 187954
Tel: 6338-0348 Email: [email protected]

Alternatively, if you would like to have a private discussion about leaving a legacy to the Catholic Foundation, please contact us at 6338-0348 or email us at [email protected].

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J. VOLUNTEERING

Catholic Foundation relies heavily on volunteers mainly for the processing of contributions to the Church, and for the organising and support of fundraising activities for the archdiocese. Anyone with a willing heart would be a great help to us. Due to the nature of the Foundation’s work, it is easier to help if you are someone with experience in or are not averse to fundraising, event coordination, accounting, handling donations, administration, data entry and other similar skills. Other possible areas include photography, writing and graphic design.

Thus, anyone that God sends our way, with any skills or talents he or she may have, will be a valuable partner in our mission to raise funds for the Church. You can indicate your talents in our volunteer application form, and we will work with you if there are other areas we require assistance in.

To spark more support for the archdiocesan vision within their communities, we also invite the faithful to join us as ambassadors to complement the Foundation’s mass communication efforts. As such, we need a significant number of Catholics to partner us in promoting a deeper spirit of Christian giving in every parish.

Catholic Foundation mainly requires volunteers to help us with the processing of contributions to the archdiocese, or assist us in the conduct of fundraising activities.

Processing of contributions involves tasks such as counting and data entry. Because the Foundation is raising funds on an archdiocesan level, we require a large number of volunteers who are able to commit regularly. We may invite volunteers for an introduction session to explain more about what is required before we conduct training.

Catholic Foundation also depends on volunteers for many fundraising activities. For instance, following the launch of the Giving in Faith & Thankfulness (GIFT) Campaign on 27 November 2016, we organised roadshows at every parish to raise further awareness of the needs of the archdiocese and encourage more Catholics to participate.

To spark more support for the archdiocesan vision within their communities, we also invite the faithful to join us as ambassadors to complement the Foundation’s mass communication efforts. As such, we need a significant number of Catholics to partner us in promoting a deeper spirit of Christian giving in every parish.

Yes, we welcome any willing hands to work with us in supporting our Church. We appreciate whatever time you can give. You can indicate in our volunteer registration form how much time you can spare and the days you are available, and we will try to accommodate you.

You can express your interest in becoming a volunteer here, or you can fill up the form here to register interest in becoming a part of our ambassadors programme.