Leave a Lasting Legacy of a Catholic Education

Deciding to leave a gift in your Will to the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) is a powerful and deeply meaningful gesture. It ensures that the gift of a Catholic education grounded in faith, excellence, and community continues to shape the lives of students for generations to come.

Your bequest becomes more than a donation. It becomes a legacy of hope, transforming the future for students who may not otherwise have access to a Catholic education.

Help children like Mary thrive

Your bequest can help a young child like Mary access a life-changing Catholic education.

Mary arrived from Syria with her family, facing many challenges—including learning English. Thanks to a CEF Refugee Bursary, Mary now attends a Catholic school where she feels safe, supported, and inspired.

Mary loves being in a school where she can pray with classmates who share her faith, and where creative subjects like textiles help her express herself. At the same time, she’s thriving in Maths because it challenges her in new ways.

Without the generosity of CEF donors, Mary’s educational opportunities would have been out of reach.

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How to Leave a Gift in Your Will (Bequest)

We recommend letting your family know that you are planning to leave a gift to The Catholic Education Foundation so they are aware of your decision.

There are three main ways to leave a gift in your will.

Residual

You can make a gift of the remainder, or a percentage of the remainder, of your estate once your loved ones and expenses have been taken care of.

Specific

You can make a specific bequest by simply stating the dollar amount in your Will that you wish to leave to The Catholic Education Foundation.

Asset

You may wish to make a gift of a specific asset, for example real estate, shares or bonds, or on item of particular value.

The Catholic Education Foundation recommends that you consult a solicitor before writing, or updating your Will.

Let Us Thank You Personally

If you have included the Catholic Education Foundation in your Will, we would love the opportunity to thank you and acknowledge your generosity (confidentially, if preferred). To let us know about your gift, please reach out to our team via email at foundation@syd.catholic.edu.au

Other Ways to Give

Make a General Donation

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Staff Giving

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Our Giving Circle

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Mentor a Student

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