Scholarship & Endowment Fund

The financial investment required for a Catholic school education is a vital consideration for families. It’s also a crucial aspect of our Parish and School’s financial operations. We sincerely value the sacrifices made by families, teachers, staff, and donors that contribute to sustaining our holistic, faith-based education.

We invite you to consider donating to one of our scholarship funds, which directly impacts future CCS students. Our scholarship funds offer both merit-based and need-based opportunities for our students. This initiative supports the CCS mission to provide meaningful learning experiences, allowing students to grow spiritually, socially, intellectually, and emotionally within a Christian environment.

Thank you for considering a gift to Corpus Christi School! Below you will find a number of methods by which you can contribute to the school. If you have any questions regarding the information below please don’t hesitate to contact the Advancement Office.  Donations can be made to any of our scholarship funds.

Frank Lubic had a deep affection for Corpus Christi School and served as its crossing guard for many years. In honor of his legacy, the school is proud to offer a scholarship opportunity established by the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  This scholarship is available to students entering grades 5 through 8. To qualify, students must submit an essay on the topic: “The Importance of Community Service and How It Benefits My Community.”

In loving tribute to Margaret Hehr, a scholarship has been established in her name.  She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and the Corpus Christi Christian Mothers.  The recipient of the scholarship must be an active parishioner of Corpus Christi Parish and also based on financial need.

This scholarship was created In loving memory of Ralph & Mary Krasevec.  The recipient of the scholarship must be an active parishioner of Corpus Christi Parish, financial need, and have a positive attitude toward learning.

In honor of Father Myles a scholarship was established in his name.  He was known as a people priest, and his legacy will always be remembered.  Father Myles was ordained to the priesthood on May 26, 1962, and served as the first pastor of St. Jude Parish in Glen Dale. He then went on to be named the eighth pastor of Corpus Christi Parish in 1979 where he served until his death 1998.   This scholarship is based primarily on financial need.

A scholarship was established in loving memory of Dr. Palmer.  Dr. Joseph C. Palmer was born on June 7, 1960, in Wheeling. He graduated from Wheeling Catholic Central High School in 1978 and earned his degree from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 1985. Dr. Palmer enjoyed a successful career practicing dentistry in the Warwood community and was an active member of Corpus Christi Parish.  The recipient of the scholarship must be an active parishioner of Corpus Christi Parish and also based on financial need.

A scholarship fund was established in honor of the Schmitt Family.  Lawrence E. Schmitt and Eulalia R. Schiffer Schmitt were devoted parents to seven sons, all of whom were deeply committed to their Catholic faith. Their dedication to Christ and Catholic education was evident as their children graduated from Corpus Christi School and Wheeling Central Catholic High School. One of their sons went on to become a priest, ultimately serving as Bishop Emeritus Bernard W. Schmitt, the seventh bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. He held this position for over 15 years, from 1989 to 2004.The recipient of the scholarship is based on financial need.

Contributions can be made at any time to any of our funds and are tax-deductible.

Scholarship funds can be created in memory of a loved one and is a special way to honor a loved one and give a contribution to a CCS student. For more information on establishing a scholarship fund please contact Miranda Zambito at 304-277-1220 or mshaner@ccwheeling.net to learn more information.

Make a donation in memory of a loved one: It is very meaningful for friends and family members to remember a loved one through a memorial gift to Corpus Christi School. Many people ask that memorial contributions be made to our school in memory of their deceased loved one.

Unrestricted Contributions: Your unrestricted contributions allow Corpus Christi School to put funds where the need is at the greatest. Cash gifts can even be pledged over a period of time to the school.

Securities: Stock that has increased in value is a popular asset used for charitable giving, once it has been held for a minimum of one year.

Retirement Plan Assets: To maximize the value of a retirement account, you may consider making a lifetime gift of its after-tax values to a tax-exempt deferred giving plan.

Savings Bonds: Likely the nation’s most widely held appreciated asset, Savings Bonds that may have stopped growing. A tax-wise use for your appreciated savings bonds.

Real Estate: Real Estate such as your home, farm, commercial property to fund a gift allows you to preserve your cash assets, receive a significant tax and income advantage, and makes a larger charitable gift.

Life Insurance: This could be a wonderful way to fulfill your desire to support CCS. By naming Corpus Christi School the beneficiary of an existing policy.

Remember CCS in your Will: Have you already or are you planning to make provisions to include Corpus Christi Parish or School in your will? Please let us know, so we can answer any questions you may have and include you in a special Planned Giving Society. The Planned Giving Society will be recognized in the church bulletin and on the school’s website and receive communication. Contact us today for more information about Planned Giving 304-277-1220.

Annual Fundraising Events:

• Crusader Campaign
• Race for Education
• One Mission One Day
• Alumni Weekend and Hall of Fame Dinner

Please contact the Advancement Office at 304-277-1220 to receive more information about any of these giving options.

*Corpus Christi School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your generous contribution.