1025 North 2nd Street
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
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Watch our campaign initiative videos, register to receiveemail updates and update your phone or email address at
keepthepromise.netTh is campaign is fundamentally based on a need for more room for our students. Our enrollment
has been strong and growing for the last fi ve years and we need more space to continue our mission
of enlightening minds and enriching souls.
November 2015Light of Christ Catholic Schools announced the gift of 48 acres of land from Dr. Ron & Ruth Knutson to builda new SMCHS campus
January 2016Foundation Phase of capital campaign fundraising began
May 2016Diocese of Bismarck announced$3 million gift to the campaign
September 2016Campaign Celebration near thenew SMCHS campus$15.5 million pledged
November 2016My Promise Phase of campaignopened to gifts of $25,000+$19.2 million pledged
February 2017My Promise Phase opens togifts of $10,000+$22.1 million pledged
May 2017My Promise Phase will open toall gifts and pledges
Summer 2017We need to meet the goal of $36 million pledged in order to break ground in the fall of 2017 and open the new SMCHS campus in the fall of 2019
St. Mary’s Grade School - Saint Anne School
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Elementary - LaMere Learning Center
Light of Christ Academy - St. Mary’s Central High School
Supporting Parishes:Cathedral of the Holy Spirit – St. Mary’s Parish Family
Church of Corpus Christi – Church of Saint Anne – Church of the Ascension
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February 2017 Campaign Update:
Our campaign is now open to gift s and pledges of $10,000+
Campaign TimelineKeep the Promise
Pray. Discern. Give.2017 Campaign Initiative Updates
If you have discerned that you will be able
to participate in our campaign with a total
gift of $10,000+ over 3-5 years, please call
701-354-7062or email
For time sensitive gifts or gifts of
appreciated assets such as land,
closely held stock, life insurance or
other appreciated assets (including
401k rollovers for those 70 1/2 or
older) please contact Tim McCaff rey
at 701-934-2513 or
tmccaff [email protected]
for more information.
Choose any initiative that touches your heart and designate your gift to that area.With your consent, recognition will be given in the appropriate location and manner. View the architectural renderings and watch our new campaign videos at keepthepromise.net.
Initiative: Revitalizing Elementary ClassroomsEach of our three elementary schools will receive updates to their library and music classrooms. We will also renovate
and build additional classrooms at St. Mary’s Grade School and Saint Anne School. Your support of this initiative will help
upgrade existing facilities and add new classrooms for our growing enrollment!
Initiatives: New Campus for SMCHS• Learning in the new Academic Center
• Playing and cheering in the new Athletic Center
• Praising and praying in the new Chapel
• Creating in the new Fine Arts Center
Your support of any of the four high school initiatives will directly
impact the new SMCHS campus. Our teachers are currently
participating in meetings to help us plan the new high school
building. The forecasted opening is fall 2019!
This chart explains the number of gifts needed at the three targeted campaign donation levels.
We’ve currently raised $22.1 million and need to raise an additional $13.9 million in this phase of
the campaign to reach the $36 million goal and break ground on the new campus!
Pledges and gifts of $10,000 and below will begin on May 1, 2017.
We need to reach the goal of
pledged by this summer in order to break ground
in the fall of 2017 and open the new SMCHS campus in
the fall of 2019.
pledged by this$36 Million
Architectural rendering: St. Mary’s Grade School additionCreated by Jeff Welch
Architectural rendering: Saint Anne School additionCreated by Jeff Welch
Initiative: Remodeling 1025 N 2nd StreetTo accommodate our incredible enrollment
growth, all sixth grade classes will move to
the Light of Christ Academy for the 2017-18
school year! Your support of this initiative will
ensure that the current SMCHS building will
transform into a full middle school academy
for future generations.
NEW ADDITION FOOTPRINT
NEW ADDITION FOOTPRINT
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Number ofGifts Needed
GiftAmount
EstimatedTotals
Monthly Payment(On a 5 year pledge)
192 $25,000 $416.67 $4,800,000
251 $18,500 $308.33 $4,643,500
446 $10,000 $166.67 $4,460,000
Look for a new general schematic design of the SMCHS campus
to be released on February 15th on keepthepromise.net!
Pray. Discern. Give.2017 Campaign Initiative Updates
If you have discerned that you will be able
to participate in our campaign with a total
gift of $10,000+ over 3-5 years, please call
701-354-7062or email
For time sensitive gifts or gifts of
appreciated assets such as land,
closely held stock, life insurance or
other appreciated assets (including
401k rollovers for those 70 1/2 or
older) please contact Tim McCaff rey
at 701-934-2513 or
tmccaff [email protected]
for more information.
Choose any initiative that touches your heart and designate your gift to that area.With your consent, recognition will be given in the appropriate location and manner. View the architectural renderings and watch our new campaign videos at keepthepromise.net.
Initiative: Revitalizing Elementary ClassroomsEach of our three elementary schools will receive updates to their library and music classrooms. We will also renovate
and build additional classrooms at St. Mary’s Grade School and Saint Anne School. Your support of this initiative will help
upgrade existing facilities and add new classrooms for our growing enrollment!
Initiatives: New Campus for SMCHS• Learning in the new Academic Center
• Playing and cheering in the new Athletic Center
• Praising and praying in the new Chapel
• Creating in the new Fine Arts Center
Your support of any of the four high school initiatives will directly
impact the new SMCHS campus. Our teachers are currently
participating in meetings to help us plan the new high school
building. The forecasted opening is fall 2019!
This chart explains the number of gifts needed at the three targeted campaign donation levels.
We’ve currently raised $22.1 million and need to raise an additional $13.9 million in this phase of
the campaign to reach the $36 million goal and break ground on the new campus!
Pledges and gifts of $10,000 and below will begin on May 1, 2017.
We need to reach the goal of
pledged by this summer in order to break ground
in the fall of 2017 and open the new SMCHS campus in
the fall of 2019.
pledged by this$36 Million
Architectural rendering: St. Mary’s Grade School additionCreated by Jeff Welch
Architectural rendering: Saint Anne School additionCreated by Jeff Welch
Initiative: Remodeling 1025 N 2nd StreetTo accommodate our incredible enrollment
growth, all sixth grade classes will move to
the Light of Christ Academy for the 2017-18
school year! Your support of this initiative will
ensure that the current SMCHS building will
transform into a full middle school academy
for future generations.
NEW ADDITION FOOTPRINT
NEW ADDITION FOOTPRINT
THAYER AVENUE BRAMAN AVENUE
N 1
3T
H S
TR
EE
T
8T
H S
TR
EE
T
9T
H S
TR
EE
T
BROADWAY AVENUE
Number ofGifts Needed
GiftAmount
EstimatedTotals
Monthly Payment(On a 5 year pledge)
192 $25,000 $416.67 $4,800,000
251 $18,500 $308.33 $4,643,500
446 $10,000 $166.67 $4,460,000
Look for a new general schematic design of the SMCHS campus
to be released on February 15th on keepthepromise.net!
1025 North 2nd Street
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
Watch our campaign initiative videos, register to receiveemail updates and update your phone or email address at
keepthepromise.netTh is campaign is fundamentally based on a need for more room for our students. Our enrollment
has been strong and growing for the last fi ve years and we need more space to continue our mission
of enlightening minds and enriching souls.
November 2015Light of Christ Catholic Schools announced the gift of 48 acres of land from Dr. Ron & Ruth Knutson to builda new SMCHS campus
January 2016Foundation Phase of capital campaign fundraising began
May 2016Diocese of Bismarck announced$3 million gift to the campaign
September 2016Campaign Celebration near thenew SMCHS campus$15.5 million pledged
November 2016My Promise Phase of campaignopened to gifts of $25,000+$19.2 million pledged
February 2017My Promise Phase opens togifts of $10,000+$22.1 million pledged
May 2017My Promise Phase will open toall gifts and pledges
Summer 2017We need to meet the goal of $36 million pledged in order to break ground in the fall of 2017 and open the new SMCHS campus in the fall of 2019
St. Mary’s Grade School - Saint Anne School
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Elementary - LaMere Learning Center
Light of Christ Academy - St. Mary’s Central High School
Supporting Parishes:Cathedral of the Holy Spirit – St. Mary’s Parish Family
Church of Corpus Christi – Church of Saint Anne – Church of the Ascension
ovNoghLignoan
omomfroa nnea
ayDiocDioc$3 m
SepSepCamnewnew$15
JanJaFounFou
ndfund
Mayay
ebFey PMyftsgif2.$22
ayMayMy Pall gall g
SumWe n $22.1 Million Pledged and Raised!
February 2017 Campaign Update:
Our campaign is now open to gift s and pledges of $10,000+
Campaign TimelineKeep the Promise