STEWARDSHIP
Families of Parishes are communities of grateful disciples. Recognizing God’s gifts, they use their talents, skills and resources to build up the Church and live as Christ’s body in the world.
Phase 1 Materials
STEP 1: Pastor & Staff Become Familiar with Stewardship as a Way of Life
Living the Principle of Stewardship
Stewardship is an expression of discipleship, with the power to change how we understand and live out our lives.
Download the excerpt below from Leisa Anslinger's "Grateful Disciples" Workbook.
Stewardship Inventory Tool
Designed to help parish leaders assess aspects of parish life before pastoral planning takes place within the Family of Parishes.
Day of Reflection
Sample Agenda for an Introduction to Stewardship
Stewardship: A Disciple's Response
A Pastoral Letter on Stewardship
Tenth Anniversary Edition
How to Be a Steward
Fr. Mike Schmitz (Ascension Presents)
Stewardship-Focused Conferences
Recommended Reading
Grateful and Giving
How Msgr. Thomas McGread's Stewardship Message Has Impacted Catholic Parishes Throughout the Country
30 Days on Stewardship
Abundant Living, Abundant Giving
Growing an Engaged Church
How to Stop "Doing Church" and Start Being the Church Again
Forming Intentional Disciples
The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus
Living Your Strengths
Catholic Edition
Everyday Stewardship
Living an Extraordinary Life
STEP 2: Identify Parish Staff Member(s) to Champion Stewardship Formation and Serve as a Liaison to the Stewardship Core Team
Sample Stewardship Staff Job Description
Discerning Your Stewardship Champion
STEP 3: Include Stewardship Formation and Education for Parish Leaders
Stewardship Meeting Reflections
STEP 4: Identify and Invite Parishioners to Serve on the Stewardship Core Team
