St. Kateri Catholic Schools are extremely thankful for the support alumni and benefactors have offered to the schools over the course of its existence. Without this support, Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School and St. Kateri Catholic Academy would not be the great institutions they are today.
Each year, donations from people like you help support the schools and keep everything running smoothing. Tuition alone cannot keep the school functioning.
If you would like to give online, please visit https://katerischools.weshareonline.org/ and choose which way you would like to donate.
There are many ways to support Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School and St. Kateri Catholic Academy:
Cardinal Family Fund
This is the easiest way you can support St. Kateri Catholic Schools. Through the Cardinal Family Fund, you can set up the method of payment that works best for you. Whether it is monthly, quarterly or annually – your financial support can be given to the school on your own schedule.
To signup for the Cardinal Family Fund, complete a pledge card with the appropriate information for about your contribution. Pledge Cards can be found here.
Funds from the Cardinal Family Fund are used for tuition assistance, and help us remain competitive in our religious formation, academics, athletics, financial aid, and extra curricular activities.
Starting a Scholarship
Attending a Catholic school is a dream come true for all of our students. But for many families, the financial strain that tuition can cause can sometimes be too much. In order to attend SKCS, nearly 80% of our students use some sort of financial aide. Without this support, many students would spend their high school years elsewhere.
Starting a scholarship in honor of a friend or loved one who has passed away is a great way to remember the impact that individual had on the school and community. In order to start a scholarship, we ask for a minimum of $5,000 up front and a financial plan to keep the scholarship running as long as possible.
If you are interested in starting a scholarship, please contact Greg Skibinski at gskibinski@katerischools.org.
Budgeting your support
One of the most important things to consider when you plan to make a donation to SKCS, is to make sure you know how to build it into your budget. Here are five easy steps to follow when determining what to give to SKCS and how much.
- Determine what your budget allows to contribute. We all have a budget to follow, so look at yours to see how much you can donate. Many people are surprised how much they are able to contribute without having to change any other areas of their budget.
- How to donate. There are many different ways to donate to St. Kateri Catholic Schools. You can return the business reply envelope enclosed in this booklet, mail in your donation, or have your gift automatically sent in electronically from your bank account.
- The best time to give. Only you can determine the most suitable time to make a donation to SKCS. Does a single annual gift fit best into your timeline, or would it be better to make small contributions monthly? Looking at your budget should help you make this decision.
- See if your employer will match your donation. Many companies will match donations you make to certain organizations, including schools. Ask your Human Resources department if your company matches donations, which will make your financial gift to the school larger than you imagined.
- What if I have questions? Contact Kevin Mullan, Vice President of Advancement, at 419-693-0465 ext. 216.