Notes

1. Executive Summary: The budget proposal aims to provide funding for the Parish Youth Ministry to support its mission of fostering spiritual growth and community among young people in the parish.

2. Introduction: The Parish Youth Ministry has been active for several years, providing opportunities for youth to engage in service, prayer, and social activities. The proposed budget will support the ongoing work of the ministry and help it to expand its impact.

3. Financial Goals: The financial goals of the budget proposal are to cover the costs of existing programs, as well as to fund new initiatives that will help to reach more young people in the parish.

4. Income:
The main sources of income for the budget proposal will be donations from parishioners, fundraising events, and grants from outside organizations.

5. Expenses: The expenses for the budget proposal will include salaries for staff members, supplies and materials for events and activities, and rental fees for meeting spaces. Specific line items might include:

- Staff salaries: $50,000
- Supplies and materials: $10,000
- Rental fees: $5,000
- Transportation costs: $2,000
- Event expenses: $8,000

6. Budget Summary: The total income for the budget proposal is expected to be $75,000, while the total expenses will be $75,000. This leaves no surplus or deficit.

7. Assumptions: The budget proposal assumes that donations from parishioners and outside organizations will remain consistent with previous years, and that there will be no major changes in expenses.

8. Risks and Challenges: The main risks and challenges facing the Parish Youth Ministry are related to competition for funding from other organizations, as well as potential changes in staffing or leadership.

9. Conclusion: The proposed budget will enable the Parish Youth Ministry to continue its important work in fostering spiritual growth and community among young people in the parish. It is hoped that all stakeholders will support this important initiative.