What is Stewardship?

Stewardship is understanding that everything we have is a gift from God. We are called to nurture these gifts and use them to give glory to God in gratitude for all He has given to us. 

Who is a Christian Steward?

A Christian Steward is a disciple, one who responds to Christ’s call, follows Jesus and shapes his or her life in imitation of Christ’s. The Christian steward or disciple has the responsibility to share Christ’s gifts, the gift of life, of vocation, of profession, of material blessings, and so on, in justice and love, not only with one another but with the whole Church, in fulfilling its mission to spread the Good News of Christ. The Christian steward or disciple has the responsibility to preserve, nurture, cultivate, develop and share each and every gift that he or she possesses.

Stewardship of Time

Pray perseveringly, be attentive to prayer and pray in a spirit of thanksgiving. (Colossians 4:2)

Peaceful Prayer

We are called to make prayer a priority in our daily lives in imitation of His. When Christ was on earth, we know that He withdrew from the crowds to seek guidance and solace in prayer. He made time for prayer.

Stewardship of Talent

And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because he is a disciple—amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward. (Matthew 10:42)

Saintly Service

As one body in Christ, we are unified in our mission to build up the Kingdom of Heaven. And within our unity, we are given countless gifts and talents. Have you considered the gifts God has blessed you with? Are you using them to give Him glory?

Stewardship of Treasure

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. (Hebrews 13:16)

Generously Giving

We are called to be generous with all our gifts, including our treasure. Our Catholic Faith teaches us this through the Scriptures. We are called to give of our first fruits in gratitude. We must examine what we have been given and determine a plan so we can do our part to share what God has given us with others.

Contact

Allison Thron

Assistant Director of Development

allison.thron@cc.cdom.org

901-373-1220

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Karin Starnes

Database / Technical Support Analyst

karin.starnes@cc.cdom.org

901-373-1271

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