Fiorella Durand Supporting CCH!

[Opening: Personal connection] Hi! My name is [Your Name], and I’m [a student / a parent of a student / an alum / a parishioner at SSPJ / other] connected with the Catholic Community at Johns Hopkins (CCH). Being part of this ministry has been such a blessing in my life. [Add 1–2 sentences about what CCH has meant to you personally.]

OUR GOAL

[The Goal: Why we’re fundraising] This Giving Tuesday, our ministry has set a goal of $40,000 to support CCH retreats for a whole year! Retreats are the heart of our ministry — they give students a chance to step away from the pressures of life on campus, encounter God in prayer, experience His mercy in the sacraments, and build genuine friendships rooted in faith! 

MY STORY

[Why retreats matter:] On retreat, students come to know Christ in ways that truly change their lives. Some encounter Him in confession or adoration for the first time in years, while others find strength to live their faith more deeply on campus. For [me / my student / when I was a student / what I’ve seen as a parishioner / what I’ve witnessed through this ministry / why I believe in this mission], [Share either: one concrete way retreat has made an impact — e.g., “I experienced His peace in prayer,” “my daughter found a circle of faith-filled friends,” “I grew in courage to live my faith openly,” or “I’ve seen students come back renewed and ready to serve” — OR speak more broadly to the importance of CCH's mission in helping students come to know Christ and live their faith during college]

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HOW YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT:

[Our Invitation] Would you consider making a gift through my page today to help us reach this goal? Your generosity makes it possible for students [like me (include only if you're a current student)] to encounter Jesus more deeply and share His love with our campus. Thank you so much for your support and prayers!

Your gift is more than a donation — it is a way of joining us on mission, helping students encounter Christ on retreat and go forth on campus and beyond as His lights.

WE HAVE A GENEROUS MATCH!

[Match Gift Update] We have a generous $15,000 challenge gift that will be unlocked as we hit milestones throughout advanced giving and the giving day! 

If we reach the full $40,000, we’ll be able to make our Spring Retreat free for all students, and also keep retreat costs lower in the future so that retreats can continue to be affordable and accessible for us! Thank you and God bless!