Planning ahead is an act of love. Take time to reflect on what matters most, put important decisions in order, and make sure the people you love know your wishes.
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Make sure the people who may need your plan know your wishes and where important information can be found.
RESOURCES
Use practical tools and guides to put your important decisions and information in order.
LEGACY LEAGUE
Have you included your parish or another Catholic ministry in your legacy plans? Let us know.
Featured Resources
You do not have to figure everything out at once. These practical Catholic planning tools can help you begin putting your wishes, important information, and legacy plans in order.
My Catholic Will
Create or update a will that reflects your wishes, cares for the people you love, and considers the legacy you want to leave
Catholic Medical Advance Directive
Record your wishes for medical care and help those you trust understand how you want decisions made.
Catholic Funeral Planning Worksheet
Record your wishes for your funeral and help your family understand what is important to you.
My Important Information Organizer
Gather important personal, financial, medical, and contact information in one place so it can be found when needed.
Why Every Catholic Family Should Have a Will.
What happens if you never put your wishes in writing? A will can do far more than simply divide your belongings.
What Is a Catholic Medical Advance Directive?
Who would speak for you if you could not speak for yourself? This document can help ensure your care reflects both your wishes and your faith.
How to Talk With Your Family About Your Wishes.
These conversations can feel difficult to start—but having them now can prevent confusion and uncertainty later.
Leave a Legacy
of Faith
Have you included your parish, the Archdiocese, or another Catholic ministry in your will or other legacy plans?
Let us know so we can thank you and welcome you into the Legacy League.
“A legacy of faith is not simply what we leave behind; it is what we lovingly hand on to those who come after us.”
“What we choose to pass on can become a lasting expression of our faith, gratitude, and care for generations to come.”