I’ve been told it is gross but I don’t know for sure.
I do believe in tithing but it doesn’t all have to be to the church and it doesn’t all have to be monetary, it can be time and talant.
Or is it that the 10 percent in money given can go to any charity of your own choice (including your own church) in ADDITION to your time and talent given?
The Catholic Church does not require its members to tithe or to donate the equivalent of tithing in time or talent. Thank heaven.