Tithing

✠ TITHING – ABOUT

Tithing provides for essential financial needs for the work of a friary and for financially needy members. (Example: Jesus the Good Shepherd)

Members of a third order and our lay members are part of our fraternity and are typically encouraged to prioritize tithing to their local friary, as it is the foundation of their spiritual life.

In the Bible, the three different types are as follows:

1. The Levitical, or sacred tithe (Num. 18: 21, 24).

2. The tithe of the feasts (Deut. 14:22-27).

3. The tithe for the poor (Deut. 14:28, 29).

✠ For an EMMI member of a third-order ministry (Franciscan or Benedictine), tithing typically emphasizes intentional stewardship, blending traditional financial giving with the donation of time and talent to a friary and to the poor. While 10% of income is a common guideline, many focus on generous stewardship tailored to personal capacity.

✠ Key Aspects of Third Order Tithing:

  • Definition: 10% of one’s increase (income) to support the ministry’s work
  • If financial income is low, members often substitute 3% to 10% of their time/talent (volunteering) to make up the shortfall in the tithe.

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✠ MEMBERSHIP FEES

The fees have nothing to do with the tithe and are not for a lay member; they are for a chaplain only or an Ecclesiastic Corporation.

Chaplaincy affiliate member fees are 75,00$ CA annually, plus common fees for supporting members. Related professionals include NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains): 480,00$ CA annually for Chaplaincy Ministry membership, for a total of 555,00$ CA.

The Ministry of Eternal Salvation Fellowship of Christ, a ministry of Eric Michel Ministries International, a New Life Franciscan Catholic Ministry

Churches and Para-Churches affiliate member fees in Canada are 940,00$ CA annually, plus optional clergy benefits, insurance, etc.

Key Considerations for EMMI New Life Franciscan Catholic Ministry Affiliation

Benefits for Local Churches and Ministries:

  • Access to National Resources: Affiliated churches benefit from the support and resources available through national networks, enhancing their capabilities beyond local limitations.
  • Structural and Doctrinal Support: Affiliation with EMMI New Life Franciscan Catholic Ministry provides stability and consistency in doctrine, ensuring a clear theological foundation for teaching and worship.
  • Shared Resources and Infrastructure: Member churches have access to services such as insurance, banking, legal counsel, and human resources, which are especially valuable for smaller congregations.
  • Pastoral Support and Accountability: Churches can rely on structured processes for pastoral placement, receive oversight, and benefit from clergy support networks that encourage professional and spiritual growth.
  • Collaborative Mission Opportunities: Affiliated ministries can participate in larger-scale national or international missions, enabling impact that would be difficult to achieve independently.
  • Broader Community and Identity: Being part of a broader ministry connects local churches to a wider historical and cultural tradition, fostering a sense of fellowship and mutual encouragement within a greater community.

These advantages collectively strengthen local ministries, providing resources, support, and opportunities that extend far beyond the individual congregation.