Why should I register with a parish?

Is it really that important?

People often think it doesn’t matter if they are registered at a parish or not —

until they want to:

• Be a Godparent for a child at their Baptism
• Become a Sponsor for someone at their Confirmation
• Get Married in a Catholic Church
• Apply to a Catholic or Christian school
• Receive an annual contribution statement for tax purposes
• Receive financial assistance to attend a Catholic or Christian school

Then they find out that their pastor is asked to sign a form verifying they are

a registered and active member of a parish (meaning you participate in worship,

contribute to the offertory, and possibly volunteer in a ministry).

If you are registered, this is quick and easy! You are in the database. We see you!

But if you are not registered, it is not so easy.

In addition, registering with your parish provides you with:

• Spiritual Care from your pastor, who is here to serve his faithful parish family
• Connection and belonging with a community of faith
• Yearly Giving Statements for tax purposes (made possible by your Offertory Envelope number)
• Easy Faith Formation Registration and Payment
• Option of Interment in our Memorial Garden
• Ability to Volunteer within the parish
• Parish communications that non-registered people don't receive

How do I know if I am registered?

Going to Mass every week does not mean you are registered. The easiest way to know is if you receive Offertory Envelopes with your unique envelope number. If you are not sure, send a request by email to parishoffice@sspeterandpaul.org. Include your name, address and phone number. Or call the parish office at 941-795-1228.