Registering in your parish is an essential first step to becoming an active member of the local church community. Registration brings tangible benefits that can help a person become more fully engaged in the local church and may help immigrants in future immigration law-related matters. Below are some reasons to register:
If a person receives any sacraments in a parish, registration offers a clear and straightforward way to keep track of this information. Conveniently, proof of sacramental participation can quickly be passed from one parish to the next if one moves.
After registering with a parish, it is more likely that a person will participate fully in the life of the parish and find a spiritual family. Families will feel less alone and more supported in times of joy and sorrow. In times of difficulty, a parish family can offer crucial material and spiritual assistance. Parishioners will find many opportunities to grow in the love of God and of neighbor. They will be surrounded by some excellent role models who will help them navigate the complexities of life.
Registration in the parish allows one to participate in and become an established member of the local parish community. This has a variety of benefits that extend beyond participation at weekly Mass.
Registering in the local parish often brings additional benefits that could help family members. For example, registration could provide a credit or subsidy for your children at local parochial schools. This could reduce the cost of tuition and help a parishioner’s child receive both the educational advantages and spiritual formation that come with attending a Catholic school.
Providing regular offerings at the weekly Mass using the offering envelopes after registration demonstrates a financial commitment to the Church every week. However, it is essential to emphasize that registering at the parish does not require a parishioner to give monetary contributions, nor are individuals expected to provide significant contributions.