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Stewardship in the Parish

Learning to live a life of stewardship is a life-long and continuous process. The Office of Stewardship and Development will support parishes in the planning, perennial education, communication and renewal of stewardship. Within the Diocese of Colorado Springs, the stewardship educational assistance is primarily offered to parishes in the Fall.  Parishes must register in advance for the stewardship educational assistance to give adequate time for preparing materials and planning activities.  Parishes pay only for the cost of materials and mailings.  The Office of Stewardship and Development arranges for all writing and printing of materials and training for the parish leadership and committees.  Parishes that are unable to conduct stewardship education in Fall should contact our Office at 719-636-2345 rob@diocs.org for options.

Available Programs:

1. Stewardship: A Way of Life

Stewardship: A Way of Life, is a comprehensive educational program. Based heavily on sacred scripture, it extends a personal invitation to parishioners to share in the joy of returning a grateful first portion of the time, talents and treasure that God has given to them.

The program includes:

  • two personalized letters from the pastor
  • five brochures
    • Hearing God’s Call — An Introduction to Stewardship
    • Building God’s Kingdom — Stewardship in the Parish
    • Working for God — Stewardship of Time & Talent
    • Giving As God Gave — Stewardship of Treasure
    • Answering God’s Call — The Stewardship Challenge
  • an intention card
  • thank-you cards
  • training manuals for the committee
  • reflections and clip art for the parish bulletin

    Stewardship: A Way of Life is recommended for:

  • Parishes who have never used a stewardship educational program before.
  • Parishes who have not used a stewardship educational program in the last five years.
  • Parishes who have experienced a 40% turnover or large increase in new parishioners since your last comprehensive stewardship educational program.
  • Parishes who have regularly conducted stewardship renewal for five or more years and now want to strengthen the stewardship message.

    2. Renewal Program – Living Stewardship

    This program continues the educational process of "why we give" to the Church. Parishioners are encouraged to renew their commitments of time, talent and treasure to the parish on an annual basis. This program is refreshed and updated annually and may include:

  • personalized letters from the pastor
  • brochures
  • intention cards for time and talent, prayer, faith, treasure and vocations
  • thank-you cards
  • reflections and clip art for the parish bulletin
  • Parishes are encouraged to conduct a renewal program on an annual basis.

    PARISH VISITS AVAILABLE

    Parishes interested in a stewardship program can contact the Office of Stewardship and Development to arrange for the following:

  • A meeting with the pastor
  • A meeting with the parish finance committee
  • A meeting with the Parish Council
  • A formal presentation before the parish leader


    For more information on Stewardship, please contact:
    Rob Faughnan 719-636-2345





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