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Stewardship begins with Trust & Conversion. Committing to the Lord Sharing based on Gratitude Not in a single action, but as a Way of Life. Links stewardship and discipleship Emphasizes that stewardship is both spiritual and practical
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Stewardship begins with Trust & Conversion • Committing to the Lord • Sharing based on Gratitude • Not in a single action, but as a Way of Life
Links stewardship and discipleship • Emphasizes that stewardship is both spiritual and practical • It’s not a program or quick fix – it’s our faith in action
Timeline (review) • June ’13 - The Decision for Stewardship • Sept ’13 - ICSC Conference in Dallas • Oct ’13 - Task Force Established • Dec ’13 - First Plan Drafted • Jan ’14 - Stewardship Day @ HFC & Clergy Workshop @ SSDC • FMA ’14 - Presentations & Resources • May ’14 - Priests’ Convocation
Our Reality • Conversion takes time & resources • Education is an essential element • Getting started requires a Plan • Each Parish is Unique
Our Interim Goals • All Parishes begin a Stewardship education and Communication Effort this year – 2014 • All Parishes organize a Stewardship Committee by December – 2014 • Most Parishes have their 1st Commitment Sunday within the next year - 2015
Stewardship Education • Homilies & Prayers – often & regularly • Comprehensive Communications Plan: …Bulletins - Mailings - Website - Email - Reports • Lay Witness - Ministry Fairs - Outreach • Annual Renewal (Recommitment) • Stewardship Committee
Diocesan DeliverablesStewardship Education • Guidebook, Resources, Examples • Support for improving Parish IT • Provide consulting as required • Host stewardship workshops
Where Are We NowParishes fall into one of 3 categories: 1. Has an established Committee and a commitment process in place 2. Has formed or started to form a Committee and has begun the education process 3. Has expressed some level of interest in getting started
How do we move forward? We have an actionable plan.
A foundation upon which the parish stewardship process can be built.
Key Elements • Forming the Parish Stewardship Committee • Achieving consensus among parish leaders • A basic stewardship education process
Our Diocese is Committed to Helping Each Parish Each Vicariate has a representative serving on the Stewardship & Development Commission To get started or to set an appointment, contact Mark Clark @ Stewardship & Development
Let’s Get Started 1. Please share what’s happening at your parish with stewardship. 2. Please share your ideas and suggestions for resources that will help your parish stewardship effort.