A Secure & Convenient Way to

Contribute to Your Parish


Electronic donations are a great way to support Good Shepherd. No more envelopes to remember to bring to Mass, no check to write and when you go on vacation, your support continues. Additionally, you may select from many of the offerings to which Good Shepherd supports throughout the year.


Electronic Donations to Good Shepherd Church are processed through an application named ConnectNow Giving, a service of ParishSoft. You can submit one-time contributions without signing up, using Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, your bank debit or through e-check. To make reoccurring contributions, please complete a quick registration process.


New users who don’t have an account can request a member login. The self-serve offers clear, on-screen guidance to help people request a new

My Own Church account. 


How Do I Get Started?

1. Create A New Account
         Go to the Online Giving login page and click Create New Account.


2. Enter Your Account Information


Login Information

The User ID must be 6-12 characters and contain both letters and numbers (such as smith78). The password you choose must be 8-16 characters and contain letters, numbers and at least one symbol such as !, @, & or *. Do not enter information for the Registration Code as that is for account administrators only.


Personal & Address Information

The e-mail address must be unique. You cannot use the same e-mail address for two different User IDs. Be sure to enter information in all boxes.


Payment Information

You can add multiple payment methods with your preferred Bank Accounts and/or Credit Cards.


Setting Up Your First Gift

The setup wizard then guides you through the process of setting up your first gift. You can select from any of our funds including our Sunday Offering or our regular Second Collections.




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Register online to enroll any family
member in an open faith formation class

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Volunteer for ministries

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Manage ministry scheduling and
service preferences

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See envelope and online giving history

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Update family and member information,
add photos and set privacy preferences

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Access electronic giving statements
at year-end or anytime

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Support the accuracy of the parish records
and reduce paper!


How Do I Get Started?

1. Create A New Account         Go to the Online Giving login page and click Create New Account.

2. Enter Your Account Information

Login Information

The User ID must be 6-12 characters and contain both letters and numbers (such as smith78). The password you choose must be 8-16 characters and contain letters, numbers and at least one symbol such as !, @, & or *. Do not enter information for the Registration Code as that is for account administrators only.

Personal & Address Information

The e-mail address must be unique. You cannot use the same e-mail address for two different User IDs. Be sure to enter information in all boxes.

Payment Information

You can add multiple payment methods with your preferred Bank Accounts and/or Credit Cards.

Setting Up Your First Gift

The setup wizard then guides you through the process of setting up your first gift. You can select from any of our funds including our Sunday Offering or our regular Second Collections.


*

Register online to enroll any family
member in an open faith formation class

*

Volunteer for ministries

*

Manage ministry scheduling and
service preferences

*

See envelope and online giving history

*

Update family and member information,
add photos and set privacy preferences

*

Access electronic giving statements
at year-end or anytime

*

Support the accuracy of the parish records
and reduce paper!




Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I use my regular checking or savings account?

    Yes, you can sign up with the bank account that you would like to your weekly offering or one time donation to be drafted from.


  • Can I use my credit card?

    The credit card option allows you to take advantage of any benefits such as airline mileage or cash bonuses your credit card offers. Our parishes accept Visa, Master Card and Discover cards.


  • Can I easily adjust my donation amount?

    Yes, just log into your personal account and make the change in your donation anytime.


  • Can I make a one time donation?

    Yes either log into your account and set up a payment or select "Quick Give" to make a donation without setting a personal username and password.


  • How are my contributions automatically deducted from my account?

    When you create your account, you enter your credit card and/or bank account information and then specify the amount you wish to contribute. Your contribution will be transferred from your account to the church bank account.


  • When will my contribution be deducted from my account?

    The Online Giving system provides you the ability to select the date you would like your contribution to occur. You will receive an email notification prior to each contribution date, and your account will be debited on the date you specify.


  • If I do not write checks, then how do I balance my checkbook?

    You will receive an email notification prior to each contribution date and also a confirmation email that your gift has been processed. These reminders will help you to remember to record the gift in your check register on the appropriate date. Electronic contributions are also recorded on your bank statement and in your Online Giving reports.


  • Can I contribute different amounts to different offerings? Can they be withdrawn at different times? Can I use different accounts for the contributions?

    The system provides you the capability to give different amounts to different offerings at different times. For example, assuming your parish has set up these gift offerings, you are able to give your regular weekly offering on the 1st of the month and your flower gift on the 10th of the month. You are able to use any number of bank and/or credit card accounts for your offerings.


  • What if I change bank accounts?

    Simply login and update your bank account information in your profile.


  • What if I want to stop using Online Giving?

    You can cancel your authorization by deleting your credit card and/or bank account information along with your donation dates.



If you have additional questions regarding our Electronic Donation program, please contact the parish office.

Thank you for your continued support of Good Shepherd!