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This year, the Central Washington Catholic Foundation has renamed their annual fundraiser, Celebration of Faith, to the 40 Ways in 40 Days to Celebrate our Faith campaign.
On September 7th, 2020 the Foundation embarked on an unprecedented mission to raise over $325,000 to support Catholic education in our Diocese for tuition assistance, college scholarships, and religious education grants.
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Foundation is also unveiling a new program to support Digital Learning!
Each day, new content will be posted on our Facebook page featuring videos, testimonials, program updates, and spiritual activities. Each week we will be updating our website content and sending out an email to recap the week’s messages; all while trying to raise $325,000!
This is an opportunity for us to celebrate the many great things going on in our Catholic community while continuing to support our Catholic schools and Religious Education programs.
Pope Francis has boldly stated, “We have realized that we are all on the same boat, all of us fragile and disoriented, but at the same time important and needed, all of us now called to row together, each of us in need of comforting and helping each other.”
Times are difficult, however, the Foundation asks that you continue to give what you can, when you can. Because we are, and always will be, stronger together.
Thank you for your continued support of Catholic education in the Yakima Diocese.
Recent Updates: 40 Ways In 40 Days
We are so grateful!Today is our final day of the social media campaign, 40 Ways in 40 Days to Celebrate our Faith!We are so blessed to announce that we have raised over $133,000 over the past 40 days because of supporters like you who made gifts and spread the word. Thank you for your support…
Below is a list of our Partners in education! Thank you for your continued support of Catholic education in the Diocese of Yakima. Join our list of Partners by making a donation of $1,200 or more! Thank you, Partners: Saint Martin’s University Holy Rosary Parish Cascade Autocenter Sisters of Providence Burrows Tractor Co. George and Jennifer…
I am the 2020 recipient of the Mary Ellen Chott-Mahre Scholarship. I have been a member of St. John Parish in Naches my entire life and have been an altar server there for the last nine years. I am a 2020 graduate of La Salle High School and served as senior class president. While in…
Today we celebrate Christ the King School in Richland. Christ the King Catholic School exists as a center of learning where individuals’ values are recognized and their God given talents and powers are given responsible direction. Our goals are growth in faith, excellence in education, and development of the unique potentials of each student. To learn more visit: https://www.ckschool.net/
Today we celebrate the amazing spiritual transformation of the religious education students from RE teacher, Kelly Sauer and others from St. Mary’s Parish in White Swan.
Today we hold St. Joseph Catholic School in Wenatchee in our prayers. St. Joseph Catholic School began serving the Wenatchee Valley and surrounding areas in 1955. In the beginning, four sisters of St. Joseph of Peace instructed a total of 230 students in grades one through four. We have instructed over 8,500 children since we…
The Central Washington Catholic Foundation is excited for the video premiere of our 40 Ways in 40 Days to Celebrate Our Faith celebration video!
Join us tomorrow (10/10/20) at 6pm on our Facebook, YouTube Channel or website to see the video premiere of our 40 Ways in 40 Days to Celebrate Our Faith!
Today we hold La Salle High School in our prayers. Watch this touching video of the La Sallian prayer featuring St. Anthony’s Primary School in Singapore.
Because of the generous support of our Partners, the Foundation is able to continue to support our Tuition Assistance Program, Catechist Training Program, Religious Education Grants, Digital Learning Fund, and college scholarship! Thank you for your on-going support of Catholic Education
Today we hold St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School in prayer. Did you know that Fr. Jacques (Pere) Marquette S.J., is credited for discovering the Mississippi river? Learn more about Fr. Marquette here!
Watch this video from Fr. Brooks Beaulaurier speaking about the importance of religious education in the Diocese of Yakima!
Andru and Cristyan Zepeda are brothers who were Celebration of Faith 2019 Scholarship recipients. Listen to what they are up to at college this year.
Today we recognize Haidyn Hall, the recipient of the 2019 John Rodriguez-Kranz Scholarship. We are so excited to hear more about Haidyn’s journey in the future! You can support scholars like Haidyn by making a donation to the Central Washington Catholic Foundation today!
Thank you to the Sisters of Providence, Mother Joseph Province for being a Partner of Catholic education! To learn more about their mission, visit: https://sistersofprovidence.net/
Today we are thankful for our teachers, school and ministry leaders, Pastors, support staff and religious education ministers in Catholic education. Let us pray… Thank you for all those men and women who have given their talents to educating our young people. Through the challenges they encounter each day, lead them to an ever deeper…
Last year the Foundation was blessed to feature Fr. Spitzer as our keynote speaker for the 2019 Celebration of Faith. Relive his powerful and inspiring message.
Today we recognize Saint Martin’s University for their continued support of the Central Washington Catholic Foundation; especially while they celebrate their 125 year anniversary! They are truly Partners in faith, education, and community. Learn more about them at: https://www.stmartin.edu/
Take a moment today to celebrate our Catholic Schools. Principal Heather Remillard at CTCS – Christ the Teacher Catholic School, shares a message of hope and support! Thank you to all our school leadership teams, teachers, and staff! We appreciate the hard work you do.
Today we celebrate Claire Wilmes, a 2019 Celebration of Faith Scholarship recipient. Claire is a graduate of La Salle High School of Yakima and is doing wonderful things while off at college. There is still time to support students like Claire. You can make a donation here!
Today marks the half-way point of the 40 Ways in 40 Days to Celebrate our Faith campaign. Listen to this exciting news from Executive Director, Nicole St. Mary-Franson…
Today we thank and recognize the Foundation’s former ED for her passion, dedication, and leadership. Listen to her inspiring message…
Today we celebrate our past and how our Foundation has continued to grow and support the needs of our complex and ever changing community. Watch this video from Celebration of Faith 2016 about our Religious Education Programs. Enjoy.
Today we thank Board of Trustee Member and owner of Cascade Autocenter, Steve Baldock for his leadership and support of the Central Washington Catholic Foundation.
On this first day of autumn, let us take a moment and enjoy the beauty around us with prayer: “God of all seasons,we thank you for Autumn.We thank you for the touch of coolness in the airthat gives us a new burst of energy,for the coloring of trees that showsthe creativity of the Divine Artist,for…
Take some time this Monday to hold our Catholic school St. Rose of Lima in Ephrata, WA in prayer.
Learn more about the Diocesan program FORMED from Deacon Tom Miller. It is easy to access, free, and fun for the whole family at home!
Today we celebrate one of our 2019 Celebration of Faith Scholarship recipient, Daniel O’Connor. “Hi, my name is Daniel O’Connor. I am from Yakima and graduated from La Salle High School in 2020. This year I am starting my first year at The University of Notre Dame where I intend to major in Chemical Engineering.…
Today we recognize Ann Sonn for her long standing commitment to the Foundation and Catholic education. Greetings! My name is Ann Sonn, a member of St. Joseph Parish in Wenatchee. I was honored to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Central Washington Catholic Foundation for 9 years. I now serve as an Advisor.…
My name is Rylan Buchanan, I am the High School Youth Minister at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wenatchee. We serve nearly one hundred high school youth in our parish through weekly youth group meetings and confirmation classes. At the end of winter when the Corona virus hit our Valley, we were uncertain how we…
Today we hold Tri-Cities Prep in prayer as we celebrate Catholic education.Listen to this important message from Lisa Jacobs, President, of Tri-Cities Prep. Thank you for your continued support of Catholic education!
Today we thank Cascade Autocenter for being a Gold Partner. Because of generous support of individuals and businesses like Cascade Autocenter, we were able to award six, $2,000 college scholarships this year! Learn more about Cascade Autocenter on their website at https://www.cascadeautocenter.com/
My name is Erika Erazo. I had the honor to work as the bookkeeper for Our Lady of the Desert Parish in 2016-2018 in Mattawa, WA. During my transition as an employee I learned a lot from Father Jorge Granados. I started helping out as a teacher for First Communion and let me tell you…
As our Catholic schools begin the new school year, let us take some time and hold them each in prayer. Today, we celebrate St. Joseph School in Kennewick. Take a moment and remember the teachers, students, staff, and families of this community. We pray: Loving God, Look upon these students, teachers, staff and parents as…
On day 4 of our 40 Ways in 40 Days to Celebrate Our Faith, we show gratitude to one of our generous Partners. Because of Platinum Partners like Burrows Tractor, Inc., we are able to continue to support programs like our Tuition Assistance Program, college scholarships, and FORMED. Thank you Burrows! Visit their website to learn…
Gordon Beecher is the current Board President of the CWCF. He is also an active member of Christ the King parish (Richland). In addition to his work with the Foundation, he serves as a Board Member for Tri-Cities Prep. Although retired from his work as the HR Director for the City of Richland & Fluor…