Giving
Catholic elementary education is an expression of the important mission entrusted by Jesus to His church. Through Catholic parochial elementary education, the Church seeks to prepare children to proclaim the “Good News”; translate this proclamation into action; and thereby help to make the world a better place. Saint Paschal Baylon School (SPBS) has been providing quality Catholic parochial education for almost 50 years. However, we can only continue the proud traditions and legacy of our parish school with your financial support.
Every student at Saint Paschal Baylon School is Catholic, and current in their Sacramental preparation. We are the only school in the Los Angeles Archdiocese with a 100% Catholic student body! In addition, all our teachers and staff members are Catholics "in good standing". Saint Paschal Baylon School places a priority on the Catholicity of our students, faculty, and school community.
To continue to create an atmosphere focused on excellence in education and faith formation for Catholic students and faculty/staff, we need to continue to generate financial support beyond the required tuition and fees. Our tuition and fees do not cover the actual cost of educating a student at SPBS. Therefore, it is imperative that we look to outside donors to help close this “gap”.
The most effective way to ensure the continued viability of our school is through the SPBS Endowment Fund. This fund has the potential to help us continue to achieve our goals of excellence in academics and faith formation; well-maintained facilities; financial aid; and a qualified, competent faculty and staff. However, to truly have a long-term and positive impact, our SPBS Endowment Fund must continue to grow. We encourage you to give generously to the SPBS Endowment Fund. These funds may only be used by and for our school. Please contact me, if you are able to contribute to the Endowment Fund. All donations to the Endowment Fund are tax deductible as allowed by law.
We also recommend "sponsoring a student". We offer substantial financial aid every year to many qualified Catholic students, whose parents desire Catholic education for their children and are unable to afford to pay our tuition and fees. We suggest you consider providing a "need-based scholarship" or a partial one, to a worthy student, to help us offset the cost of providing financial aid for that child. Again, all donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law, so please contact me directly, if this is something you feel called to provide.
In addition to the Endowment Fund, SPBS has generated our annual “Wish List 2011-12” of specific classroom and curricular items, and suggestions for donations. All donations made to the SPBS Wish List are tax deductible, as allowed by law.
Many larger companies offer a “Matching Funds” program, whereby the company matches dollar for dollar donations to schools by their employees. We hope you will research whether or not the company you work for sponsors this wonderful program, and if so, please apply to participate. By using a “Matching Funds” program, you literally double your donation to SPBS. Your financial donation may be a general one, or you may specify how you wish the funds to be allocated.
Your financial stewardship and support of SPBS will directly and profoundly benefit our students, and help us continue Jesus’ mission of truly Catholic education at Saint Paschal Baylon School. For more information, please send me an email at school@stpaschal.org or call (805) 495‑9340.
Together In Faith,
Mrs. Suzanne Duffy
Principal
