STEWARDSHIP

TIME + TALENT + TREASURE 

   "A Christian Steward is one who receives God's gifts gratefully, cherishes and tends them in a responsible and accountable manner, shares them in justice and love with others, and returns them with increase to the Lord."

STEWARDSHIP: A DISCIPLE'S RESPONSE

U.S. Bishops Pastoral Letter

   "An inseparable link exists between stewardship and evangelization in the life of every Catholic. The overarching goal of a parish stewardship plan should be to invite parishioners into deeper personal relationships with Jesus, so that all can live more faithfully as disciples. Living as faithful stewards, our faith lives are on fire, and we cannot help but share our love of Jesus with others.

   "As individuals and then entire communities begin to embrace stewardship as a way of life, parishes flourish. Ministries thrive, worship is reinvigorated, and outreach increases. Each step on a parish's stewardship journey brings the community closer to the goal of becoming a spiritually vibrant and therefore financially secure parish. Our challenge lies in helping parishioners embrace a new vision, moving beyond 'stewardship equals money' to stewardship equals mission.'"

Best Practices in a Stewardship Parish

Archdiocese of Milwaukee