Principles of Catholic Stewardship
Time, Talents and Treasure
"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." (Peter 4:10)
"Stewardship" is about God's gifts to us, and utilizing those gifts for the benefit of the Church.
"Stewardship" is about being 'Christ-centered' rather than 'self-centered.'
Profound gratitude, justice and love, become the fundamental motives for giving back to God. Everything that God has given to us is intended to serve the divine plan. Therefore, our life is to be lived in gratitude toward God.
In a variety of ways, we as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, share our time, talent and treasure to build up the Church and make our world a better place.
The Church needs you and God has chosen you to go out into all the world. Every Christian is to take an active part in the life of the Church and to share the gifts of salvation. Three convictions in particular underlie our understanding of stewardship.
1. Mature disciples make a conscious, firm decision, carried out in action, to be followers of Jesus Christ no matter the cost to themselves.
2. Beginning in conversion, change of mind and heart, this commitment is expressed not in a single action, nor even in a number of actions over a period of time, but in an entire way of life. It means committing one's very self to the Lord.
3. Stewardship is an expression of discipleship, with the power to change how we understand and live out our lives. Disciples who practice stewardship recognize God as the origin of life, the giver of freedom, the source of all they have and are and will be. They are deeply aware of the truth that "The Lord's are the earth and its fullness; the world and those who dwell in it" (Psalm 24:1). They know themselves to be recipients and caretakers of God's many gifts. They are grateful for what they have received and eager to cultivate their gifts out of love for God and one another.
God's generosity will never be outdone.
"God gives it all and calls us to share."
Your generous and regular
Sacrificial Giving makes it possible for us:
-To celebrate the Church's Liturgy with beauty and dignity.
-To reach out with love to the poor and needy.
-To offer faith formation programs to children and adults.
-To pay our staff a just and living wage so that we may better serve you.
-To maintain our magnificent Church building and other parish buildings.
If you haven't done so, please make your
yearly pledge today.
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360-293-2101
for additional information.