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Stewardship
Stewardship is a far richer, more profound and more important topic than fund raising.
In their 1992 pastoral letter, Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response, the bishops of the United States define a Christian steward as “one who receives God’s gifts gratefully, cherishes and tends them in a responsible manner, shares them in a responsible manner, shares them in justice and love with others, and returns them with increase to the Lord.”
In their 1992 pastoral letter, Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response, the bishops of the United States define a Christian steward as “one who receives God’s gifts gratefully, cherishes and tends them in a responsible manner, shares them in a responsible manner, shares them in justice and love with others, and returns them with increase to the Lord.”
Consider what the bishops meant by “God’s gifts”. Were they talking about financial wealth? Yes indeed, because our wealth along with our ability to create our wealth is a gift of God’s grace! All that we are and all that we have are gifts to us from the Father. But it matters very little if we are talking about gifts of time, gifts of talent and ability or gifts of treasure. The bishops make no distinction in their definition. The same measurements are applied to all stewardship, all gifts. Those measurements are: gratitude, responsibility, charity and accountability.
From One Spirit, One People of God
Office of Stewardship, Archdiocese of Atlanta
Office of Stewardship, Archdiocese of Atlanta
The promotion of the practice of stewardship is important for the mission of the
Church and for the spiritual well-
Pope Benedict XVI
St. James
Time & Talent
Time & Talent