Sponsor Outward Sign
Supporting the Beauty of the Liturgy for the Church and the World
Outward Sign exists to help Catholic parishes around the world celebrate the sacraments with the beauty, dignity, and preparation they deserve. As a free, open-source tool, we rely on the generosity of sponsors who share our vision of making excellent sacrament preparation accessible to every parish, regardless of budget.
Your sponsorship directly supports the development, maintenance, and growth of Outward Sign, enabling parishes worldwide to:
- Plan and celebrate beautiful liturgies with proper preparation and dignity
- Collaborate effectively between priests, staff, and families
- Print professional liturgical scripts for presiders
- Manage sacramental records with ease and security
- Serve multilingual communities with bilingual English-Spanish support
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Why Sponsor Outward Sign?
For the Church
Every sponsorship dollar helps build better tools for parishes to fulfill their sacred mission. When parishes can celebrate the sacraments beautifully, the entire Church benefits:
- Evangelization through Beauty - Well-prepared liturgies draw people closer to Christ
- Parish Efficiency - Staff spend less time on logistics and more time on pastoral care
- Global Impact - Free access means parishes worldwide, including those with limited resources, benefit equally
- Open Source - Transparent development ensures the tool serves the Church's needs
For the World
The sacraments are not just internal Church events—they are powerful signs of God's grace to the world:
- Witness to Excellence - Beautiful celebrations demonstrate that the Church values what is sacred
- Cultural Impact - Weddings, baptisms, and funerals touch the wider community
- Missionary Activity - Accessible tools help mission parishes in developing nations
- Technological Evangelization - Modern tools meet people where they are
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Sponsorship Levels
We invite individuals, parishes, dioceses, and organizations to sponsor Outward Sign at various levels. All sponsors receive recognition and our profound gratitude for supporting this mission.
🕊️ Guardian Sponsor - $25,000+/year
Impact: Sustain the entire project for a year
Benefits:
- Listed as Guardian Sponsor on homepage and documentation
- Custom feature development consultation
- Priority technical support for sponsored parishes
- Annual recognition in project communications
- Opportunity to guide project roadmap
- Special mention in release notes
- Custom integration support (if applicable)
Ideal for: Dioceses, Catholic foundations, major donors, technology companies
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⛪ Cathedral Sponsor - $10,000+/year
Impact: Fund major feature development
Benefits:
- Listed as Cathedral Sponsor on homepage and documentation
- Quarterly project updates and roadmap previews
- Recognition in annual report
- Priority feature request consideration
- Dedicated support channel
- Listed in application footer
Ideal for: Large parishes, parish clusters, Catholic organizations, family foundations
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🌟 Parish Sponsor - $5,000/year
Impact: Support ongoing development and maintenance
Benefits:
- Listed as Parish Sponsor in documentation
- Semi-annual project updates
- Recognition on sponsors page
- Priority bug fix consideration
- Listed in application credits
Ideal for: Medium to large parishes, Catholic schools, diocesan offices
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💒 Chapel Sponsor - $2,500/year
Impact: Cover infrastructure costs and hosting
Benefits:
- Listed as Chapel Sponsor in documentation
- Recognition on sponsors page
- Annual project report
- Listed in application credits
Ideal for: Small to medium parishes, Catholic ministries, philanthropic individuals
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🕯️ Altar Server Sponsor - $1,000/year
Impact: Support specific features or bug fixes
Benefits:
- Listed as Altar Server Sponsor in documentation
- Recognition on sponsors page
- Listed in application credits
Ideal for: Individuals, small organizations, parish ministries
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💝 Friend Sponsor - $500/year
Impact: Help with ongoing operational costs
Benefits:
- Listed as Friend Sponsor on sponsors page
- Our heartfelt gratitude
Ideal for: Individuals, families, small groups
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⭐ One-Time Gift - Any Amount
Impact: Every dollar helps
Benefits:
- Our sincere thanks
- Listed on sponsors page (for gifts $100+)
Ideal for: Anyone who wants to support the mission
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How Sponsorship Funds Are Used
We are committed to transparency and faithful stewardship of your generous support:
Development (60%)
- Feature development and improvements
- Bug fixes and quality assurance
- Security updates and maintenance
- Mobile and accessibility enhancements
Infrastructure (25%)
- Database hosting and backup
- Application hosting
- Email services
- SSL certificates and domain costs
- Development and testing environments
Documentation & Support (10%)
- User guides and tutorials
- Video documentation
- Community support and forums
- Training materials
Administration (5%)
- Financial management
- Legal and compliance
- Project coordination
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Become a Sponsor Today
For Organizations and Parishes
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, custom features, or multi-year commitments, please contact us:
Email: sponsors@outwardsign.church
Subject: Sponsorship Inquiry - [Your Organization Name]
We'll schedule a call to discuss:
- Your sponsorship goals
- Recognition preferences
- Feature priorities
- Payment arrangements
- Partnership opportunities
For Individuals
To make a one-time or recurring sponsorship:
GitHub Sponsors: github.com/sponsors/outwardsign
Email: sponsors@outwardsign.church
Alternative Ways to Support
If financial sponsorship isn't possible right now, you can still help:
- Contribute Code - See our For Developers page
- Report Bugs - Help us improve by reporting issues
- Write Documentation - Improve user guides and tutorials
- Spread the Word - Tell other parishes about Outward Sign
- Pray for the Project - Support us with your prayers
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Sponsorship FAQ
Is my sponsorship tax-deductible?
Outward Sign is a project of CatholicOS and Lolek Productions. We are working on 501(c)(3) status to make all sponsorships tax-deductible. Please contact us for current tax information.
Can I sponsor anonymously?
Yes. While we'd love to recognize your generosity, we respect sponsors who wish to remain anonymous.
Can I sponsor in honor or memory of someone?
Absolutely. We can include memorial or honorific dedications with your sponsorship recognition.
What if our parish can't afford sponsorship?
Outward Sign is a free tool for all parishes. Sponsorship is never required to use the full application. Wealthy parishes and generous donors sponsor the project so that every parish, regardless of resources, can benefit.
Can we sponsor specific features?
Yes! Cathedral and Guardian sponsors can work with us to prioritize features that benefit their communities and the wider Church.
How often should we renew sponsorship?
Most sponsors commit annually, but we welcome multi-year commitments, quarterly giving, or one-time gifts. Whatever works best for your budget.
Can dioceses sponsor for multiple parishes?
Yes! We offer diocesan sponsorship packages that cover multiple parishes. Contact us to discuss.
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Current Sponsors
We are deeply grateful to these generous sponsors who make Outward Sign possible:
🕊️ Guardian Sponsors
Be the first Guardian Sponsor
⛪ Cathedral Sponsors
Be the first Cathedral Sponsor
🌟 Parish Sponsors
Be the first Parish Sponsor
💒 Chapel Sponsors
Be the first Chapel Sponsor
🕯️ Altar Server Sponsors
Be the first Altar Server Sponsor
💝 Friend Sponsors
Be the first Friend Sponsor
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The Impact of Your Support
When you sponsor Outward Sign, you're not just funding software—you're investing in:
- Thousands of weddings celebrated with dignity and preparation
- Countless baptisms where families experience the beauty of the Church
- Funerals that comfort the grieving with reverent liturgy
- Parish staff who can focus on people instead of paperwork
- Priests and deacons who have everything they need for beautiful celebrations
- Mission parishes in developing nations gaining access to professional tools
- The New Evangelization through the beauty of the liturgy
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A Prayer for Sponsors
Lord, we thank you for the generosity of our sponsors who make this work possible. Bless them abundantly for their support of Your Church. May their gift bear fruit in parishes around the world, as Your people celebrate the sacred mysteries with beauty, dignity, and love. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
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Contact Us
For sponsorship inquiries:
Email: sponsors@outwardsign.church
For general questions:
Visit our FAQ
For technical questions:
Visit For Developers
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Thank you for considering a sponsorship of Outward Sign. Together, we can help parishes everywhere celebrate the sacraments with the beauty they deserve.
For the Church and for the World