According to the Seattle Archdiocese "The finance council is a consultative body that provides the pastor with advice concerning the stewardship of the parish’s fiscal resources. It assists the pastor by:
Conducting long-range financial planning with regard to funding operational and capital needs in the parish
Developing and overseeing a parish budget process which results in an annual parish budget.
Providing financial analysis of current fiscal status reports
Providing fiscal analysis of proposed goals, strategies, programs and administrative aspects of parish life.
