My Catholic Will
The Archdiocese of Baltimore has partnered with My Catholic Will to provide every parishioner with a simple, secure, and completely free way to create a legal will.
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This resource page contains everything your parish needs to run a short campaign encouraging parishioners to create or update their will. You will find both spoken and written resouces, plus options to order printed materials to reach every household.
​How to share My Catholic Will with a Mini-Campaign.
This is designed to be simple, short, and effective — about 2 weeks of intentional promotion.
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Quick Steps to Get Started:
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Download your parish written and spoken resources from this page. (Bulletin Announcement, Homily / Talking points, Letter to your Parishioners, Pulpit Announcement, and sample language for your website)
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Contact your Advancement Staff for printed materials, or use the Canva templates below to customize the materials yourself.
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Launch your mini-campaign and guide parishioners to www.mycatholicwill.com/archbalt. to create there will. ​
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Step 1 – Prepare
Download the ready-to-use templates:
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Homily / Pastor Script – A short message linking will-making to Scripture and stewardship.
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Letter to Parishioners – A customizable letter from the Pastor.
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Pulpit Announcement – A brief weekend message.
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Bulletin Announcement – A short message for your bulletin.
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Step 2 – Share the Message
Use the provided content during Mass, in bulletins, and through parish communication channels.
Be sure to include the link: www.mycatholicwill.com/archbalt
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Step 3 – Distribute Materials
We can ship you printed materials to make promotion easy:
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Bulletin Inserts – to place in weekend bulletins.
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In-Pew Flyers – with a QR code and clear next steps.
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Posters – to display at entrances, parish halls, and gathering spaces.
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Why It Matters
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In Maryland, without a will, the state, not your family, decides how assets are distributed.
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A will allows parishioners to care for their loved ones and express their faith through intentional giving.
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Legacy gifts can help keep your parish strong and mission-focused for years to come.
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My Catholic Will - Printed Promotional Materials
Contact your Advancement Director for printed materials, or use the Canva templates below to customize the materials yourself.
Bulletin Insert or Handout
A printed handout for parishioners to take home. It explains My Catholic Will and the reasons to create a will.
Would you like to edit the printed materials? Click the Canva Template button to be directed to Canva to make your own edits.
Prayer In-Pew Card
A prayer card to be placed in the pew as a reminder to create a will.
Would you like to edit the printed materials? Click the Canva Template button to be directed to Canva to make your own edits.
Poster
These posters can be displayed in prominent areas around the parish.