SPONSORSHIP PACKET SUPPORT THE FIFTH NATIONAL ENCUENTRO

SPONSORSHIP PACKET SUPPORT THE FIFTH NATIONAL ENCUENTRO

Personal Invitation from Archbishop José H. Gomez, Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, and Bishop Nelson Pérez This is a historic moment for the Church in the United States. The number of Hispanic/Latino Catholics is greater than ever and will continue to grow. The Church is now turning to a new generation of Hispanic/ Latino leaders who, like previous generations, are gifting the Catholic Church with their rich spiritual tradition and their witness of God s love. Together we can identify a path of encounter and accompaniment that will bring unity in diversity and form Catholics as true missionary disciples. The V Encuentro will shape the Catholic Church in the United States for generations to come. More than one million Catholics across the nation are engaged in the V Encuentro process. We personally invite you to join in this process through your generous support as sponsors of the National Event. Your gifts can fulfill the hopes and vision of our Church leadership and members. We appreciate your consideration of our invitation. Be assured of our gratitude for your attention to our request. God Bless you, Most Rev. Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS Most Rev. Nelson J. Pérez Most Rev. José H. Gomez Chairman Chairman USCCB Vice-President Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church Subcommittee on Hispanic Affairs Honorary Chairman V Encuentro V Encuentro Development Team We need to become ever more fully a community of missionary disciples, filled with love of the Lord Jesus and enthusiasm for the spread of the Gospel. ~Pope Francis Fifth Encuentro Prayer God of infinite Mercy, you sent your Risen Son to encounter the disciples on the way to Emmaus. Grant us today a missionary spirit and send us forth to encounter our sisters and brothers: V ENCUENTRO 2 to walk with them in friendship, to listen to their hopes and dreams with compassion, and to proclaim your Word with courage, so that they might come to know you once again in the breaking of the Bread. Make us all missionary disciples, and stay with us always, as we seek to share the joy of the Gospel with people of all generations, from every race, language, culture, and nation. We ask you this with burning hearts, filled with the Holy Spirit, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and through the loving intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Star of the New Evangelization in the Americas. Amen.

THE V NATIONAL ENCUENTRO September 20-23, 2018 Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, TX The V National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry is a multi-year process aimed at discerning ways in which the Church in the United States can better respond to the Hispanic presence, by better recognizing, embracing, and promoting the many gifts and talents that the Hispanic community offers to the church. The V Encuentro seeks to strengthen the ways in which Hispanics respond to the call to the New Evangelization as missionary disciples serving the entire Church. The V National Encuentro will gather over three thousand delegates representing thousands of Catholics who have participated in the V Encuentro local process, in approximately 5,000 parishes, lay ecclesial movements, Catholic organizations and institutions. Over 100 bishops are expected to lead their respective delegations including priests, religious, and lay leaders, young and old, who have been involved in the V Encuentro process of mission, consultation and community building. The V National Encuentro is an opportunity for your organization to play a significant role in reaching out to over 3,000 highly committed and engaged Hispanic/Latino Catholics and other leaders, and to be a part of a process that will significantly impact the future of our Church. If you want to be a part of this historical moment in the life of our Church, join us at the V National Encuentro! 3 SPONSORSHIP PACKET

WHY THE AUDIENCE AT THE V NATIONAL ENCUENTRO IS IMPORTANT: Hispanics account for 71% of the growth of the Catholic population since 1960 40% of all Catholics in the U.S. have a Hispanic background Six out of ten Catholics under the age of 18 are of Hispanic background U.S. born Hispanics make up twothirds of the Hispanic population On average, parishes with Hispanic ministry have larger numbers of Catholics attending Mass compared to all parishes nationwide Almost half of students currently enrolled in U.S. lay ministry formation programs self-identify as Hispanic THE V ENCUENTRO ENGAGES THIS POPULATION Over 1 million Hispanic/Latino Catholics engaged through the process 165+ dioceses and archdioceses across the U.S. engaged 5,000+ parishes, universities, Catholic schools, lay ecclesial movements and other organizations participate in the process SHOWCASE YOUR ORGANIZATION IN FRONT OF Catholic bishops Pastors and priests Religious communities Lay ecclesial professionals Parish and diocesan leaders Hispanic young adults Catholic educational institutions National Catholic organizations Ecclesial movements Social service agencies and hospitals V ENCUENTRO 4

2018 V ENCUENTRO AVAILABLE SPONSORSHIPS Our priority is to work with organizations and companies to create a package that fits their needs and goals, while ensuring the best use of their financial contribution to further the success of the V Encuentro. Please contact us should you wish to discuss other alternatives not listed. You can contact Joseph Citro at (727) 244-2184 jcitro@vencuentro.org or Alejandro Aguilera-Titus at (202) 541-3155 aaguilera@usccb. org. LEVEL BENEFITS Diamond $100,000 Special verbal acknowledgment at general welcomes Recognition in the event program, registration area and sponsor banners as a Diamond-level sponsor. Diamond Sponsor ribbons displayed on nametags Two item insertion (giveaways) in attendee tote bags* Digital acknowledgment placed on screens in general session & all session rooms, mobile app and website Organization Video Presentation to showcase the mission of your organization. (Only non-profits. Two to three minutes max USCCB approval required) Invite to Pre-Event Sponsors Mass and Reception All Sponsors recognized (but not by name) in the Prayer of the Faithful at all the Event Masses Five Attendees T-shirts Sapphire $50,000 Special verbal acknowledgment at general welcomes Recognition in the event program, registration area and sponsor banners as a Sapphire-level sponsor. Sapphire Sponsor recognition ribbons displayed on nametags Single item giveaway insertion in attendee tote bags* Digital acknowledgment placed on screens in general session & all session rooms, mobile app and website Invite to Pre-Event Sponsors Mass and Reception All Sponsors recognized (but not by name) in the Prayer of the Faithful at all the Event Masses Five Attendees T-shirts Platinum $25,000 Opportunity to include single item giveaway in attendee tote bags* Special verbal acknowledgment at general welcomes Digital acknowledgment placed on screens in general session, mobile app and website Gold $17,500 Opportunity to include single item giveaway in attendee tote bags* Special verbal acknowledgment at general welcomes Digital acknowledgment placed on screens in general session, mobile app and website 5 SPONSORSHIP PACKET

LEVEL BENEFITS Silver $10,000 Bronze $5,000 Copper $2,500 Opportunity to include single item giveaway in attendee tote bags* General acknowledgment at welcome sessions Digital acknowledgment placed on screens in general session, mobile app and website Opportunity to include single item giveaway in attendee tote bags* General acknowledgment at welcome sessions Digital acknowledgment placed on screens in mobile app and website General acknowledgment at welcome sessions Digital acknowledgment placed on web site *Corporate sponsorships are an important source of support for the USCCB s mission to promote the Gospel of Christ and the teachings of his Church. We ask that all sponsors follow USCCB corporate sponsorship policies. Therefore, sponsors may not use qualitative or comparative language in any sponsorship messages or otherwise endorse or induce to purchase, sell or use a sponsor s products or services, and may not provide price information or other indications of savings or value. Thank you for your support and cooperation with this policy. SCHOLARSHIP FUND Financial support for delegates will be made available to dioceses, particularly those in most need of assistance to ensure the participation of their entire delegation. Sponsors can also contribute to the scholarship fund dedicated to the financial assistance of delegates attending the V National Encuentro. Sponsors will receive recognition at corresponding sponsorship levels depending on the amount donated. V ENCUENTRO 6

The Subcommittee on Hispanic Affairs CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joseph Citro, V Encuentro Development Director Cell (727) 244-2184 E-mail jcitro@vencuentro.org Alejandro Aguilera-Titus,V Encuentro National Coordinator Ofice (202) 541-3155 E-mail aaguilera@usccb.org Visit our website for more information https://vencuentro.org/sponsorship/ 7 SPONSORSHIP PACKET

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