Office of Stewardship and Development

“To be a good steward” does not mean simply “to give more money.” What it does mean, however, is to recognize that all of our gifts – intellect, skills, talent , experience and financial resources – all come from God and that we are each called to be accountable, to return those gifts with interest.

Stewardship is a way of looking at our life itself, and our many gifts, through a different lens. It’s about seeing everything we have – our time on earth, our interests, intellect and talents. And, yes, our financial resources – all as gifts from God. Placed in our trust, as tools to use for our own salvation, and the salvation of all.  

Our Bishops teach about good stewardship.

In their beautifully written national pastoral letter on Stewardship, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops teaches us that proper stewardship is not a one-time act of generosity, but a lifestyle conversion.

A long-term, continuing process... a sharing, generous, accountable way of life rooted in Christian discipleship which [we] can take to heart and apply to the circumstances of [our] lives. – Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response (USCCB 2002)

http://www.usccb.org/stewardship/disciplesresponse.pdf