Definition of Stewardship

Receive God’s gifts gratefully

Send thank-you notes when a gift is received

Pray the morning offering and thank God for each day

Begin prayers with an attitude of thankfulness

End each day with thanks for God’s presence in our lives

Recognize God as the origin of life, giver of freedom and source of all things

View limitations as opportunities for growth and thank God for them

Cherish and tend God’s gifts responsibly

View employment as a way of using God’s gifts

Recycle paper, plastic and metals to preserve natural resources

Pray with anticipation of God’s direction and presence in daily life

Value others’ time and plan meetings effectively

Share God’s gifts with justice and love for others

Thank God for talents and share freely with others (singing, reading, golfing)

Work to strengthen God-given talents through training and education

Recognize and cultivate personal gifts of others and invite others to share

Know that God can never be outdone in generosity

Encourage the parish as a whole to share their gifts of time, talent and treasure with those outside the parish

Perform random acts of kindness

Respect limitations and gifts of others

Return God’s gifts with increase to the Lord

Act to glorify God throughout each day

Share time and talent with parish and community

Give 5% of income to parish, 1% to Archdiocese and 4% to other charities

Give portion of estate back to God