Saint Benedict Catholic School

❤️ Together for Our Teachers ❤️

At St. Benedict Catholic School, our community thrives because of the dedication, love, and professionalism of our incredible teachers. They are the heart of our school—guiding students each day with faith, compassion, and a commitment to excellence.

Last year, our Day of Giving was a tremendous success, thanks to the generosity of our families, alumni, and friends. Your gifts meant so much to our teachers—reminding them how deeply they are appreciated. Because of that amazing outpouring of support, we are joyfully continuing this tradition again this year!

❤️ This Year’s Day of Giving — December 2 (#GivingTuesday)

On December 2, our community will unite once again to celebrate the witness, service, and impact of our devoted teachers—men and women who answer a higher calling each day by sharing the Gospel and shaping young hearts in faith and knowledge.

❤️ Our goal this year is to raise $35,000 to strengthen our daily operations and, most importantly, to honor and retain our outstanding teachers who make St. Benedict so special.

Your Gift Will Support:

• Teacher salaries and professional development

• Classroom resources, equipment, and technology upgrades

• The Teacher Incentives Fund – established last year through your generosity to celebrate our teachers’ excellence and devotion with meaningful rewards

👉 Why This Day Matters

This is our one and only major giving day of the year. 

At St. Benedict, we try to be good stewards and keep fundraising simple and focused—we don’t ask our families to sell cookies, sponsor fun-runs, or participate in multiple fundraisers throughout the year.  

Instead, we come together once, united in purpose, to support what matters most: our teachers.

Every gift—large or small—makes a real difference.

👍 YOU Can Make All the Difference!

Last year, five generous donors stepped forward with Challenge and Matching Gifts, and their leadership inspired others to give—making our success possible.

This year, we invite you to be that spark! Create a Challenge Gift or match donations (in any amount you choose) on our Day of Giving. Contact Gretchen Ridgely at development@saintbenedictschool.org TODAY to be the difference-maker!

Your leadership will encourage others to join in, magnify every donation, and make a lasting impact on our teachers and students.

❤️ Honor a Teacher Who Made a Difference

This year, we also invite you to give in honor or memory of a teacher who touched your life at St. Benedict Catholic School. Whether you celebrate a beloved teacher today or remember one from years past, your gift will carry forward their legacy—inspiring the next generation of students just as they inspired you.

Together, we can make this Day of Giving & Service a living expression of the gratitude, faith, and love our teachers—past and present—have inspired in all of us.