Second Collection : Catholic Schools Tuition Support

Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20

Through and with Christ, we are assured all things are possible! We have FAITH in Christ, but we need YOU too, the FAITHFUL body of Christ! Help us move mountains!

Support our Catholic Schools Collection November 7-8 and November 14-15!

Just as faith the size of the smallest mustard seed can move mountains, YOUR monetary gift can make a BIG difference! The current pandemic has affected the educational landscape for our students, but our Catholic schools have demonstrated creative efforts and grace to face these new challenges. Over 3,100 Catholic school students in our diocese benefit from a holistic education that focuses on formation, spiritually, emotionally, socially, physically, and academically. This year students in our two Catholic high schools and eight elementary schools receive these educational services both on-campus and remotely. While 76% of students across the state of Tennessee received no educational program during the spring, 100% of our Catholic school students continued their educational studies through the efforts of our Catholic schools’ teachers and administrators. Given the current economic situation, the need for supplemental tuition support has doubled over the past 5 years. A record $5.2 million dollars in tuition support was given to families this past year.

Help ensure all children have the opportunity to enjoy a Catholic school education by supporting our Catholic Schools Tuition Support Collection. To make a gift, place your gift in the offertory at Mass the weekends of November7-8 and November 14-15 or visit www.dioknox.org/diocese-of-knoxville-catholic-schools/