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Planning ahead is an act of love.

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Reflect

Think about what matters most: your family, your faith, your wishes, and the legacy you hope to leave.

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Document

Use practical tools and guides to put your important decisions and information in order.

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Share

Make sure the people who may need your plan know your wishes and where important information can be found.

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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 A Free Resource 

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Create a will that reflects your wishes,  cares for the people you love, and considers the legacy you want.

Catholic Medical Advance Directive

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Record your wishes for medical care and help those you trust understand how you want decisions made.

Catholic Funeral Planning Worksheet

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Record your wishes for your funeral and help your family understand what is important to you.

Don’t Leave a Mess - Archdiocese of Baltimore

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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.”

Don’t Leave a Mess - Archdiocese of Baltimore

Helping Catholics reflect, prepare, share their wishes, and leave a meaningful legacy of faith.

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Don’t Leave a Mess provides educational information and planning resources. It is not intended to provide legal, financial, tax, or medical advice. Please consult the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstances.

Contact us: 

Archdiocese of Baltimore 

Advancement Department 

410-547-5356

Giving@archbalt.org

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