Priest Appreciation Week

Uplift your priest

In 2021, Archbishop Coakley instituted the first Priest Appreciation Week in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. During this week, starting on Good Shepherd Sunday, April 26, parishioners and families are encouraged to do something to thank their priests, such as writing a thank you note or spending time in adoration or some other act of appreciation.

Appreciation Ideas

• Pray, fast and offer sacrifices for your priest.
• Make a family video message of affirmation for him.
• Send your priest drawings or paintings by children.
• Post photos of your family with your priest on social media.
• Drop off or have lunch or dinner delivered.
• Provide popcorn and snacks for movie night.
• Send spiritual bouquets to him.
• Send a gift card for Amazon or a local restaurant.
• Create a sidewalk message in front of the parish or rectory.
• Challenge and tag three families or individuals on social media to pray a Rosary for him.