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Do Catholics have to tithe?

Church teaching

Answered on video by Ascension Presents

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In short: There’s no set percentage. You’re asked to support the Church according to your means. CCC 2043

The answer, in writing

Church teaching

The faithful have the duty of providing for the material needs of the Church, each according to his abilities. CCC 2043

Our words

There’s no official 10 percent. Give what you honestly can, and let it cost you a little.

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How we know · 1 Catechism paragraph
  1. Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 2043 (official text on vatican.va).

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