1. CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Catholic Charities Presentation (PSM)

2. The Human and Spiritual Qualities of Catholic Charitable Agencies
Fr. Larry Snyder
Catholic Charities USA
November 2008

3. Organizational Theory:
Professional Development
Religious Formation

4. Deus Caritas Est Professional Religious Training Head Formation Heart
Vision Mission Values Code of Ethics
Training
Professional
Head
Formation
Religious
Heart
Leadership Institute From Mission to Service O’Grady Institute
Vocation of the Trustee Servant Leadership Seton Hall New Directors Institute
Orientation Web Resources Parish Social Ministry Reflections Liturgy
Culture of Poverty Volunteer Sections Convenings Webinars

5. Mission of Catholic Charities
The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same.
Service • Advocacy • Convening
Resources: Cadre Study
Captures the specific mission of local Catholic Charities agencies – many local agencies have some version of this woven into their statements
Catholic Charities Presentation (PSM)

6. A Snapshot Clients/Services Finances
7.8 million people served (unduplicated)
Services provided 10.5 million times (duplicated)
Finances
Revenues: $3.6 billion
60% Government
12% Fees
28% Contributed
Expenses: $3.6 billion
90% Program
9% Management & General
1% Fundraising & P/R
People
65,000 paid staff
204,957 volunteers
6,532 board members
Resources: At A Glance
Source: Catholic Charities USA 2007 Annual Survey
Catholic Charities Presentation (PSM)

7. A Snapshot …but they are united by a common identity,
There is no “typical” Catholic Charities agency…
Structure: centralized, decentralized and everything in between
Relationship to diocese and parish
Budget: $30,000 to $500,000,000
Staff: 1 to over 3,000
Services: a local response to local needs
Resources:
…but they are united by a common identity,
a common vision, a shared mission.
Catholic Charities Presentation (PSM)

8. Deus caritas est
On Christian Love

9. Deus Caritas Est Challenges: Formation of Leadership
Exercise of diakonia
Relationship to the Bishop
Proselytism
Proper Role of Government

10. Deus Caritas Est Opportunities: Annual Agency Practice National Office
Annual Gathering
New Directors Institute
National Board of Trustees
From Mission to Service

11. Deus Caritas Est Opportunities: Spirituality for Leadership
(O’Grady Institute)
National Associations

12. “Best Practices”?
An integration of spirituality, theological reflection, social work practices and professional management practices.

13. The bread which you do not use Is the bread of the hungry.
The garment hanging in your wardrobe Is the garment of him who is naked.
The shoes that you do not wear Are the shoes of the one who is barefoot.
The money you keep locked away Is the money of the poor.
The acts of charity you do not perform Are so many injustices you commit.
St. Basil the Great
Why does CC do what it does? Because we have no choice=discipleship
How do I respond as a Christian
citizen
prophet
Catholic Charities Presentation (PSM)

14. CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Catholic Charities Presentation (PSM)