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& Its Benefits

Catholic Life Insurance is a member-owned, not-for-profit organization. We offer life insurance and retirement products to anyone who shares our values of faith, family, and financial well-being. It is through the selling of these types of products that we can make an impact in our communities through our service hours and financial support. Anyone who owns one of our products is automatically a member of Catholic Life Insurance. We invite you to learn more.

Financial Benefits

    • Accidental Death Fraternal Bonus: May pay an additional benefit if a member dies accidentally before age 70.
    • Annuity Convalescent Care Benefit: This benefit enables members to utilize a percentage of their annuity cash value to cover nursing home care expenses without incurring early withdrawal charges from Catholic Life Insurance.
    • Ultimate Living Benefit: Allows terminally ill members access to life insurance benefits.
    • Guaranteed Newborn Benefit: Catholic Life guarantees permanent insurance to eligible newborn infants. Parents or grandparents can buy $5,000 of permanent insurance at standard rates regardless of the baby’s health. They must apply for this insurance during the first 60 days of the infant’s life. This certificate must take effect on or before the 60th day of life. To qualify, both parents must be Catholic Life members. In addition, they must have been members for at least 30 days before the child was born.
    • PerkSpot: Offers a convenient way for members to access discounts on a wide range of products and services.

    • Script Save: A prescription drug discount card to help members with rising healthcare costs. The card is accepted at over 62,000 participating pharmacies. To find a participating pharmacy near you log in with Group #686.

Community Benefits

Catholic Life Insurance and our members are passionate about giving back, supporting their local communities, and those in need. We also have opportunities for high school students to earn service hours. Contact the Fraternal and Community Affairs Team at branch@cliu.com to learn how.

  • Flag Day – Members, friends, and the community come together to celebrate the anniversary of our Nation’s flag.Click here to see the 2025 winners of the poster, video and Girl Scout Patch contests.
  • Patriotism Poster, Video Contest and Girl Scout Patch Contest – Children throughout the state of Texas are encouraged to participate.

  • Breast Cancer Awareness – Our partnership with the Christus Santa Rosa Foundation allows us to support their Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU). This vital resource provides accessible breast cancer screenings to women who might not otherwise have access to these services.
  • Join Hands Day – A national day of service that is designed to strengthen relationships across generations and bring together youth and adults through helpful projects meant to benefit the community. This event is officially celebrated on the first Saturday of April each year. For more information on “Join Hands Day” projects taking place in your area, contact your local Branch directly.
  • Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) – Catholic Life Insurance has partnered with CYO to support their mission of youth development and evangelism. We also offer high school students the opportunity to earn service hours.  For questions or more information, feel free to contact us at: CYOvolunteer-opportunities@cliu.com 
  • Disaster Relief Benefits – In conjunction with the local Branch, assists members who are victims of natural disasters or suffer from serious illnesses.
  • Orphan Benefit Program – Provides financial assistance to orphaned children.
  • Golden Certificate Award – Recognizes loyal members when their life insurance certificate matures at 95 or 100.
  • We are proud sponsors of the following organizations – CYO, CTSA, GRN, Christus Santa Rosa, Alexander House, Padua Place, Assumption Seminary, MACC, Archdiocese of San Antonio.

Educational Benefits

Scholarships

  • All-American Scholar Program: Awards college or trade school scholarships to graduating seniors.APPLY NOW →
    Email application documentation tobranch@cliu.com.
  • Bishop Michael J. Boulette Fund for Consecrated Women Charitable Trust: Provides grants to congregations and religious orders of Catholic sisters.
  • Msgr. Stuebben Seminarian Scholarship: Established in 1994, this scholarship was designed to honor Rev. Msgr. Lawrence J. Stuebben who served as our Spiritual Advisor from 1990 to 1998. This fund provides financial assistance to Roman Catholic seminarians attending Assumption Seminary in San Antonio, Texas. APPLY NOW → 
  • Rev. Msgr. Droll Scholarship Fund for Catholic Laity: The Rev. Msgr. Larry J. Droll Scholarship for Catholic Laity, established in 2002, assists Catholic laymen and laywomen pursuing a graduate degree in theology and church-related professions that might qualify them for professional positions in parish diocesan ministry. The scholarship will be awarded to those in need of tuition assistance for additional education who serve or want to serve their parish as an Administrator, Youth Minister, Parish Coordinator, or other roles.

    Students must be enrolled, in-person or remote, in an accredited graduate program at a Catholic University in the United States and have already obtained their bachelor’s degree. Applicant must also be a practicing Roman Catholic who resides in a State in which Catholic Life Insurance is licensed to operate. These states include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas.Contact branch@cliu.com for more information. APPLY NOW →

  • Msgr. Henkes Seminarian Scholarship: Established in 1987, this scholarship honors the late Msgr. Henkes, who served as our Spiritual Advisor for 27 years. Applicants may attend any accredited Roman Catholic Seminary. The scholarship is open to any resident of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas who are enrolled in a Roman Catholic Seminary. APPLY NOW →

Catholic Schools Charitable Raffles

Since 2008, the Catholic Schools Charitable Raffles program has helped Catholic schools raise nearly $16 million, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the schools. Each year, we help participating Catholic schools raise much-needed funds through the Catholic Schools Charitable Raffles program. Catholic Life Insurance provides the prizes, promotional materials, and printed raffle tickets. Students sell the tickets for $5 each.

Grand Prize$20,000 Visa Gift Card
Every School Has a Winner*$1,000 Visa Gift Card

Books and pencils

*Each participating School is also guaranteed a $1,000 Prepaid VISA Credit Card
winner (drawn from tickets sold by their School).

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said Catholic Life Insurance President/CEO Christopher M. Belz. “This is our way of helping Catholic schools and giving back to our faith-based community. We are proud of what we have been able to accomplish thus far for Catholic education.”

 

Social Benefits

Our Branch System

At Catholic Life Insurance, our mission goes beyond providing protection and peace of mind. We are deeply committed to uplifting our communities. This spirit of service and connection defines who we are; it’s not just about policies, it’s about people. That commitment is woven into everything we do, from our Home Office to every community we serve throughout our branch system.
When you become a member of Catholic Life Insurance, you become part of the branch system—a built-in community of support, service, and connection. You will be assigned to a branch closest to your home. Branches host activities like:

  • Family events and volunteer projects
  • Community fundraisers
  • Disaster Relief Benefits – When disaster strikes, our members are often there to lend a helping hand. Our Branches often hold or participate in fundraisers for members who are in dire need due to a natural disaster or serious illness. Branches can apply for matching funds through the Disaster Relief program. When natural disasters such as fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis and other natural disasters, we generally send funds to Catholic Relief Services or Catholic Charities for distribution. While we want to help all in need, our budget is often limited.
  • Member appreciation events – Member Appreciation Events – Thank you to all our members who participated in our 2025 Member Appreciation Events! This year was filled with memorable experiences that brought our members closer together. At Catholic Life Insurance, our members are the core of everything we do, and these events are one way we show our gratitude and allows us to reflect on another incredible year of fun and connection. Looking ahead to 2026, we are planning another year full of events – stay tuned for more details!


    TICKETS

    Catholic Life provides tickets at a reduced price, with a small handling fee incurred per ticket.

    • Members in good standing can obtain up to 4 tickets per household.
    • Tickets will be available for purchase exclusively online. As we get closer to the event, a link will be posted on our Home Page for event registration. Once you register, your membership will be verified before you are directed to complete your payment. We will not accept phone calls or emails for ticket purchases.
    • Group seating cannot be guaranteed.
    • Catholic Life Insurance offers Members discounted tickets and does not permit ticket resale. If it is discovered that a ticket has been offered for resale, it will be returned to inventory without a refund. Tickets may always be shared or transferred to a friend or family member, but they may not be resold.

      San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angles Clippers

      Location: San Antonio

      Friday, March 6, 2026, at 8:30p.m.

      Tickets go on sale: February 6, 2026, at 8:00a.m.

      Cost: $15

      (includes food voucher)

  • Convention Celebration – In 2026, Catholic Life Insurance will celebrate our 100th Convention and 125th Anniversary. More to come.

Wellness Benefits

  • Life Line Screening: Provides accessible and affordable preventive health screenings.
  • Start Hearing: A partnership to provide access to hearing consultations and discounts on the newest hearing technology.
 
 

STAY IN THE KNOW

Catholic Life Insurance
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Our quarterly magazine keeps members informed about Catholic Life Insurance’s products, services, and benefits:

Have questions? Contact Fraternal and Community Affairs — we’re here to help.

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Winter 2025

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Catholic Life Insurance is here for you, whether you’re planning for retirement, protecting your loved ones, or looking to make a difference.

If you are interested in learning more, we encourage you to contact our home office or one of our agents to discuss our life insurance and retirement products and determine if they are right for you. Once you purchase any Catholic Life Insurance life insurance or retirement product, we encourage you to become an active member in your Branch.

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