Talking points for pastors and staff

• This collection is the Pontifical Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land (Pro Terra Sancta).
• It supports the church’s mission in the land of Christ’s life, death and resurrection.
• Funds assist parishes, schools and pastoral ministries serving local Christians.
• The collection helps preserve sacred shrines and holy places.
• Donations provide humanitarian aid to families affected by war, poverty and displacement.
• It is a direct sign of solidarity with the church of Jerusalem.
• Every gift helps sustain the Christian presence in the Holy Land.

Parish leader checklist – suggestions
√ Pew announcements leading up to Good Friday
√ Parish bulletin text
√ Parish social media posts
√ Display poster or Holy Land informational table
√ Include the collection in parish email newsletters

QR code for donation page for use in bulletins — Hover mouse over code, right-click and choose "save image as"