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Principles of Catholic Stewardship
of Time, Talents and Treasure
"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." (Peter 4:10)
The word "stewardship" refers to the Catholic approach to the gifts that God has bestowed upon us. Stewardship is living out a commitment to be Christ-centered rather than self-centered. Profound gratitude, justice and love become the fundamental motives for giving back to God. Everything that God has given to us is intended to serve the divine plan. Therefore, our life is to be lived in gratitude toward God. In a variety of ways, we as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, share our time, talent and treasure to build up the Church and make our world a better place.
The Church needs you and God has chosen you to go out into all the world. Every Christian is to take an active part in the life of the Church and to share the gifts of salvation.
Holy Cross Church succeeds through the stewardship of parishioners and
Friends. Use your talents – Consider the following opportunities to put your faith into practice:
Time –
- Lector
- Altar Server
- Choir
- Usher
- Eucharistic Minister
- Driver to take parishioners to church, shopping or to appointments
- Social Concerns Committee
- Hospital Ministry
- School, Church and Rectory volunteer
Talents–
- Choir
- Musician
- Editor, Graphics for Church Communications
- Decorating Committee
- Event Leader/Organizer
- Be creative! Only you know your true talents and passion. Consider how to use your talents – whatever they are – to fulfill the missions of Holy Cross Church.
Treasure -
- Planned Giving
- Faith Direct
- Fundraising
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