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A Simple Three-Week Program to Help Parishioners Plan Well

 

Don’t Leave a Mess is a Catholic legacy planning initiative designed to help parishioners think about the decisions, documents, and conversations that can make life easier for the people they love.​

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Everything You Need to Bring Don’t Leave a Mess to Your Parish

Don’t Leave a Mess is designed as a simple three-week parish program that helps parishioners move from thinking about important decisions to putting plans in place and sharing those plans with others.​​

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Week 1
Reflect

Encourage parishioners to think about their wishes, responsibilities, important decisions, and the legacy they want to leave.

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Week 2
Document

Help parishioners begin putting those decisions in writing and organizing the documents and information their loved ones may need.

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Week 3
Share

Encourage parishioners to talk with family members and others who should understand their plans, wishes, and responsibilities.

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To get started, reach out to your Advancement team member. They can walk you through the program, help you plan the three weeks, and make sure you have everything you need to bring Don’t Leave a Mess to your parish.

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