Do Catholics tithe?

Question

Do catholics believe in tithing?

Do catholics believe in the 10% tithe?

Answer 1

Not really.

Tithing is defined as contributing a tenth part of one's annual income for the support of the church

I have never heard the amount of 10% taught in Church.

Once, and only once, I have heard a suggestion of 5% for the parish and 5% for other charities.

Catholics are stewards of the Church. We give back some of our God-given time, talent, and treasure back to the Church.

We each examine our resources and give what we feel we can.

With love in Christ

Answer 2

Its a personal choice to support the Church according to your
ability. There is no 'requirement' or expectation of tithing in the traditional sense. Some even give more.

This is Church teaching on the matter.
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Parish Giving: 'My Catholic Faith', a traditional catechism book from the 1950's, states that one day's wages is a fair amount contribute to support the local parish.

Apostolate: the 10% tithe as a good overall minimum guide. (Why should we who are not under the Law give any less freely than those who were compelled?). Choose an officially recognized apostolate of the Church with is theologically orthodox, and contribute there.

Division: there are many good apostolates in the Church...divide your gift as you see fit. Remember that generosity is a virture highly praised by Scripture and the Church, and rewarded by the Lord. But, again, give responsibly: money given to a parish, diocese or other body that is promoting an agenda in contradiction to traditional Church teaching/practices is wrong.

Answer 3

The Catholic Church remains the largest economic entity of human history for the past sixteen hundred years.

It's visible wealth (buildings, churches, schools, hospitals etc) is in excess of $100 Billion, but its hidden wealth in complex blind trusts, massive gold deposits and companies is over $3,000 Billion
See:
http://one-faith-of-god.org/final_testament/end_of_darkness/truth/truth_0020.htm

The Catholic Church throughout its history has made huge profits not only in stripping assets from people it claimed were heretics or non-believers, but in the concept of tithing.

Of course, modern apologists for the Catholic Church will say things like "not really" and that tithe implies "contributing a tenth of one's annual salary".

The reason the Catholic Church does not follow the lead of other churches is that it would imply more transparent account keeping- something the church has been refusing to do, especially with the large number of pedophile cases it has been defending.

So long as 99% of the world believe the church is poor, as it claims, in spite of the lavishness of the vatican, they don't have to reveal their wealth or why as an organization that claims to be good, it does nothing to solve world poverty by spending a fraction of its wealth...

Answer 4

Tithing is from the Old Testament, so it is not required by any Christians.

Catholics believe that we are be good stewards of our parishes, and that each should support his parish through service and prayer in addition to financially,

No specific amount or percentage is dictated, nor should it be. Also, our Diocese suggests half of our financial donations go to the Church, and the other half to other worthy organizations.

And- the Catholic Church does much better at bringing in financial contributions than other faiths- WITHOUT restrictive requirements!

Answer 5

The Church does not require us to tithe. Tithing is an optional thing with us.

Peace and every blessing!

Answer 6

Yes I do tithe, I do it monthly, 10% of my income, but I also donate my time to those in need amongst many other things to help those less fortunate, on a daily basis

Answer 7

We give to our Church but we do not pay a tax to attend like certain other denominations do. I have actually had a priest give me money from the plate when he knew how bad off i was ( and i never asked) so this is how our Church collects and uses the money, from those that have to those that do not. Peace be with you

Answer 8

God Does Not Command Us to Give 10% or Any Fixed % of Our Salary or Property

Tithes were required by God from the Israelite farmers and ranchers (see Deuteronomy 14:22 and Leviticus 27:30). Tithes were agricultural produce and not money (and they had money back in those days). The tithes were used in the temple, for festivals and for helping the poor.

There were 3 tithes from some of the Israelites and a 4th from the Levites to the Levite priests.

1) The Levitical tithe required those who raised crops (not everyone and not all professions – just those who raised crops) to give 10% of that to the Levites. This tithe occurred 6 years out of the 7 year cycle. It also required those that raised 10 or more animals to give each tenth animal that passed under the rod to the Levites. If a person raised less than 10 animals, they were not required to tithe.

2) From what was given to them, the Levites in turn had to give a tenth of the very best to the priests.

3) The festival tithe required that those who raised crops or animals to set aside 10% for the annual festivals.

4) The Poor tithe occurred only in the 3rd year of the seven year cycle. This was set aside for the poor.

Now about Christians and tithing, God never established a set standard for Christians to give. The principle of 10% of earnings being required of believers is not taught in the Bible. Giving should be done out of freewill and love and sometimes God puts it in our hearts to give much more than 10% and it doesn’t have to be just money. We are to be led by the Holy Spirit. Giving should be done cheerfully from the heart (2 Corinthians 9:7) for the honour and glory of God, to help the needy (Hebrews 13:16, Acts 20:35, Matthew 25:35-45, Acts 6:1-4, 1 Timothy 5:1-16) and to support GENUINE Christian pastors and ministries who would use what is given to them for GODLY PURPOSES AND NOT FOR WORLDLY PURSUITS (1 Corinthians 9:7-14, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-37, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, 2 Corinthians 8:1-13, 1 Timothy 6:17-19).

Just as the animal sacrifices were replaced under the New Covenant by the great sacrifice of our wonderful Saviour and Lord, Jesus Christ (Hebrews 7:27) and circumcision was replaced by circumcision of the heart (Romans 2:29), Old Covenant tithing was replaced by giving cheerfully of what one (who is being led by the Holy Spirit, of course) has decided in their heart to give (2 Corinthians 9:7). Examples of what we can offer are: food, money, clothing, furniture and our service as Christians. We must use wisdom and make sure that the things we offer are needed. Some ministers use others' hard earned cash to embellish their churches and feed their worldly desires.

It’s clear that God never told us that we should be giving 10% (or any fixed %) of our salaries. Those who preach that Christians are to give 10% (or any fixed %) are wresting the Scriptures to conform to their belief at the expense of the truth. An individual may teach this false doctrine due to one or more of the following:

• Ignorance

• Fear of ridicule or disapproval of others who support this teaching

• Not wanting to admit what they always taught was wrong

• Love of money (1 Timothy 6:10)

Applying Old Testament practices in the New Testament is in essence, placing those who hear them under the bondage and curse of the Mosaic Law (Galatians Ch. 3).

If you’re teaching others that God commands this, no matter how good the intentions are, it’s a sin. It’s time to break free from the false doctrine of believers being required to give 10% (or any fixed %) of their earnings, and take a stand against it.

2 Corinthians 9:7
7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

http://www.cnview.com/on_line_resources/christians_and_the_tithe.htm

http://www.letusreason.org/doct54.htm


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Because mankind is incapable of meeting God’s standard of perfection necessary to abide in God’s presence (Romans 3:19-20,23), God sent His Son Jesus Christ to pay the total debt for the believer’s sins and mercifully credits to his account Christ’s righteousness (Romans 3:21-28,5:1-11; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21). Jesus’ gracious act of atonement was complete and covers all sin (Colossians 2:13-14; 1 John 1:9). Salvation is not based on good deeds but according to the mercy of God (Titus 3:4-5). Believers are justified by faith; it is a gift by God’s grace (Romans 4:3-8; Ephesians 2:8-9). A true, living faith will result in a desire to live a holy, loving life of good works (Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 5:6; James 2:14-26), but failure to be absolutely successful at righteous living does not negate the believer’s justified status.

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"Dear Jesus,

I am a sinner.
I repent of my sins.
Please forgive me and save me by your shed blood;
come into my heart.
I want to receive you as my own personal Lord and Savior.

Amen"

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Answer 9

The ones I know do.

Answer 10

Some do, Some don't. I guess we all could do better.