Giving

Why Give to the Celtic Fund?

Catholic education has always been at the heart of the Catholic mission. Our students are the greatest work of the Church. Everyday our faculty gives their very best to ensure that students are prepared to step into the world and share their knowledge. God-given talents, and faith fostered by their St. John Neumann education.

Since we opened our doors 42 years ago, we have certainly experienced many changes and great growth. However, two things remained; we are still a family who supports and cares for each other, and we rely on the support of area churches, community members, alumni, and our Celtic families to help keep SJN going strong.

Each year we reach out to ask for support for the Celtic Fund which helps us close the gap between tuition and the actual cost of a Celtic education. The Celtic Fund generates unrestricted dollars that can be applied to the areas that have the greatest need for the academic year. A gift of any amount would make an impact. In a time when Catholic education is more important than ever, would you consider a gift to the Celtic Fund?

In a time when Catholic education is more important than ever, we ask that you prayerfully consider a gift to the Celtic Fund so that SJN can continue to fortify our students with a strong Catholic education and provide a solid foundation for life!

May Jesus live in our hearts, forever!

Donate here!

What is the Guardian Angel Program?

The Guardian Angel Program invites you to become a sponsor for a student who may not otherwise be bale to afford a Catholic education. 

For a gift of $1,000 a year ($83/month for 12 months), you can make a high quality, faith-based education possible for a deserving student. St. John Neumann will pair you with a student that you will follow throughout the year. You will have the opportunity to meet your students at our annual Guardian Angel Dinner. 

If you would like to become a Guardian Angel or wish to learn more about helping, please call Judi Neeld at (239)-455.3044.

We are grateful for all donations!

The Catholic School Advantage

According to a study by the University of Notre Dame Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE), parents who send their children to Catholic school often cite safety and values as motivation for their choice. These two vital considerations are a huge part of the benefits students of Catholic schools receive, but they represent only a portion of what researchers call the Catholic School Advantage.

ADVANTAGES:

Students who attend Catholic schools are more likely to attend church and remain active Catholics as adults.

86% of students who graduate from Catholic schools attend college, compared to 40% of students in public schools.

Catholic school students are also more accepting of diverse views, more likely to vote, more likely to be civically engaged, and earn higher wages than their public school peers.

Hispanic and African American Students who attend Catholic schools are 42% more likely to graduate from high school and 2.5 times more likely to graduate college.

98% of low income, minority children graduate from high schools, compared to only 66% of all students in public schools.

The gifts of Catholic schools are not limited to those who attend them; they are a blessing to our nation, forming active and compassionate citizens, while lowering costs for public schools — by educating 2 million children, Catholic schools save the nation $24 billion annually.

The Catholic School Advantage is especially pronounced for low-income and minority students. Yet, the very students most in need of an effective intervention, who would most benefit from a Catholic education, are usually also those who have the least access to this unique, life-changing opportunity.

How Will You Leave a Legacy?

The Neumann Heritage Society
St. John Neumann Catholic High School offers young men and women an educational journey of academic excellence, rich extracurricular opportunities, and a community that radiates the Christ-centered values of love, respect, and responsibility. The simple act of completing a form that informs St. John Neumann Catholic High School of a planned gift qualifies you as a distinguished member of this group. It will make sure you continue supporting St. John Neumann, its mission, and its programs in perpetuity.

You have an opportunity to invest in a legacy like no other: A Celtic Legacy!

If you are ready to commit, download this document, fill out, and send back to jneeld@sjnceltics.org. The first 25 to join will be honored as Founding Neumann Heritage Society Members for Life!

If you’ve already remembered the school in your will or estate plan or if you’d like to learn more about how to leave a legacy to SJN, please contact Judi Neeld, Director of Major Gifts at jneeld@sjnceltics.org or 239.455.3044 ex 100.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MEMBERSHIP FORM

Thank you for this generous gift of corporate stock. Please complete and return this form. Instructions below can be provided to your broker to initiate an electronic transfer of shares. Please allow for sufficient processing time for your broker. Particularly at year-end in December, at least two weeks may be required.

An acknowledgement for tax purposes will be provided once the gift is received.

(Note: The value assigned to your gift is the average of the high and low on the date of the gift transfer.)

Broker Information

Diocese of Venice in Florida Clearing House: The Northern Trust Company DTC

Number: 2669

Account Name: Diocese of Venice in Florida, Inc.

Gift Account Account Number: 44-93295

Send to the Attention of: Finance Department

Email Address: Finance@DioceseofVenice.org

Diocese of Venice in Florida
Tax ID: 27-1988145

$1,000 given away each month (1 @ $500, 1 @ $200, 1 @ $100, 4 @ $50)

This is the fundraiser that pays you back! The St. John Neumann Catholic High School – Lucky 7 Drawing offers much better odds than the lottery, and more importantly, the proceeds directly benefit our school.
How to Participate:
Each Lucky 7 Ticket Purchase is $50.00

TO PURCHASE ONLINE or BY CASH OR CHECK

Please make all checks out to ST. JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL and submit cash or check to the school.

Once you have paid by cash, check or credit card your tickets will be mailed to you.

Fill out the ticket(s), keep the right side for your records and return the remaining portion to St. John Neumann Catholic High School.

Call 239-455-3044 x135 with questions.

How it Works:

• The minimum suggested donation for a Lucky 7 Drawing ticket is $50 each.
• Winners will be selected through a random blind drawing from tickets officially submitted prior to the drawing.
• Seven (7) winning tickets are drawn on the last school day of EACH MONTH. (March 2023 to February 2024).
• The drawing will take place at St. John Neumann Catholic High School during regular school hours.
• After each ticket pull, your ticket is placed back into the next drawing and you are immediately eligible for the next prize drawn. Eighty-four (84) chances to win over a drawing year!
• Deadline for each monthly drawing entry is midnight before the last school day of each month. Any tickets received after the drawing date will be eligible for the next monthly drawing.
• Tickets must be completely and clearly filled out. No purchase is necessary to obtain or submit tickets.
• However, a limited number of Lucky 7 tickets will be available to each drawing entrant each month.
• Tickets may be obtained online or by contacting the Advancement Office at St. John Neumann Catholic High School.
• Winners will be posted on the school website, in the monthly e-blast newsletter, and on the school Facebook page.
• The odds of winning are dependent on the total number of tickets sold.
• Ticket holders need not be present to win. Cash prizes from St. John Neumann Catholic High School will be mailed to the winners at the address listed on the winning tickets. The winners will be responsible for all taxes related to their Lucky 7 prize.